Business Services Coord I

Texas Department of Transportation; Paris; On-site; EUR 49,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Health premiums paid for full-time

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Career Development and Advancement

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Business Services Coordinator I based in Paris, TX. The role links governmental agencies, private-sector partners, and leadership to ensure smooth operations across a broad range of business functions.

The ideal candidate will manage multiple priorities, foster productive partnerships, and deliver solutions with confidence. A proactive professional with strong organizational skills is encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration related field; substitutions allowed year-for-year for degree.
• 4 years of management, business operations and administration and/or staff support experience; substitutions with graduate education possible.

Responsibilities

• Analyze incoming correspondence, reports and materials; initiate proper action.
• Coordinate administrative services for asset management, files, facilities, and records program.
• Coordinate purchasing, warehousing and other admin support; monitor budgets.
• Prepare operational and financial reports; track progress and adverse trends; make recommendations.
• Liaise with administration and outside organizations to coordinate department business.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Office management

Financial reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Job description

Oversees, plans and coordinates administrative and management services work to include various operational areas related to budget, accounting, legislative analysis, office support services to include equipment, facilities, purchasing and contract administration. Work requires contact with governmental agencies and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Essential Duties

• Analyzes incoming correspondence, reports and other materials related to administrative areas; coordinates with appropriate personnel to initiate proper action.
• Coordinates administrative services for asset management, central files, facilities, grounds and open records request program.
• Coordinates purchasing, warehousing and other administrative support functions with support center staff and/or Division staff; monitors budget activities.
• Coordinates the compilation and preparation of operational and financial reports and analyses; tracks progress and adverse trends; makes recommendations.
• Maintains liaison with all levels of administration and outside organizations to coordinate department business, accomplish directives and facilitate problem resolution.
• May drive to meet with district or division leaders and staff on major/special projects.
• May lead the work of professional and clerical employees in overseeing daily administrative operations for a district/division including facility management, district/division inventory, expediting materials and purchases, mail, switchboard and budget monitoring.
• Responsible for proper administration and disposition of district/ division records.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration related field. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis.

Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience: 4 years management, business operations and administration and/or staff support functions. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies

Extensive knowledge of:

• Office management practices and procedures
• Developing, implementing, monitoring budgets and financial reporting
• Budgeting methods and procedures

Considerable knowledge of:

• Warehousing methods and procedures
• Inventory management systems
• Purchasing methods and procedures
• The Texas Public Information Act

Expert Skill in:

• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Maintaining a safe working environment

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively

Other Attributes:

• Collaborates and cooperates with others and builds effective working relationships with internal and external members to accomplish organizational goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Position Information

TxDOT's Paris District is looking for a Business Services Coordinator I based in Paris, TX.

J oin a team where your organizational expertise and initiative drive success. The Business Services Coordinator I serves as a link between governmental agencies, private-sector partners, and internal leadership, helping ensure smooth operations and effective coordination across a wide range of business functions. This role is ideal for a proactive professional who can manage multiple priorities, foster productive partnerships, and deliver solutions with confidence. If you're looking for an opportunity to take ownership, support strategic initiatives, and make a meaningful difference every day, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits And Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work‑life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Job

Exec/Admin/Clerical/Legal

Schedule

Full-Time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Level

Non‑Management

Job Posting

Nov 2, 2026, 12:40:55 PM

State Job Title/s

Program Specialist V

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category. https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

Applicant Information

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.