Project Coordinator II or III - Transportation Planning & Development

Texas Department of Transportation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Sched

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Project Coordinator II or III for Transportation & Development to support planning, scheduling, and coordination across programs.

The role involves interagency collaboration, budget considerations, and advancing project goals, with on-site duties at the Fort Worth district.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or related discipline.
• 4 years of experience in business analysis, project or program administration.
• 5 years of business analysis or project/ program administration experience; substitutions for education allowed.

Responsibilities

• Represents the Department and participates on interagency groups, technical committees or special task force groups.
• Researches and develops programs, projects, activities or procedures.
• Conducts program or project analyses and develops and recommends solutions/methods to increase productivity/efficiency.
• Prepares and presents information on various programs, projects and activities to executives, departmental staff and/or at professional meetings, seminars and conferences.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business administration, public administration, or a related discipline

4 years of experience in business analysis, project or program administration

5 YEARS business analysis, project or program administration experience

Job description

Job Description - Project Coordinator II or III - Transportation & Development (2602034)

Job Description

Project Coordinator II or III - Transportation & Development - (2602034)

Position Information

pending

Work Location :

2501 SOUTHWEST LOOP 820, Fort Worth, 76133

Salary/Plan Group:

Special Project Coordinator II: (B21) $54,278 - $87,046

Special Project Coordinator II: (B23) $61,184 - $99,658

This position is for 2 (two) Special Project Coordinator II or III. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Minimum Salary

54,278.00

Maximum Salary

99,658.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Exempt

Work Locations

Ft Worth District Headquarters 2501 SOUTHWEST LOOP 820 Fort Worth 76133

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Shift

Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40 Location Flexibility : Onsite

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)

Performs advanced professional, administrative and/or consultative work in support of a program or project. Facilitates the planning, development, and implementation of goals, objectives, guidelines, procedures, schedules, priorities and/or methods for achieving program or project goals. Work requires extensive contact with department management, and external governmental agencies and organizations. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

• Represents the Department and participates on interagency groups, technical committees or special task force groups.
• Assists in identifying the need for new programs.
• Researches and develops programs, projects, activities or procedures.
• Conducts program or project analyses and develops and recommends solutions/methods to increase productivity/efficiency
• Analyzes policies and operations, identifies strategies to make improvements, and facilitates collaboration among different groups to resolve issues.
• Evaluates statistical data and interprets results; prepares reports on program and/or project activities.
• Performs budget-related review, planning and development activities.
• Performs site visits to provide staff assistance or in support of various management issues.
• Prepares and presents information on various programs, projects and activities to executives, departmental staff and/or at professional meetings, seminars and conferences.
• Prepares sensitive and high-level correspondence and administrative or technical reports.
• Serves as point of contact and/or liaison for programs or special projects with other departmental staff, governmental entities and/or the public.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in business administration, public administration, or a related discipline. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

4 years of experience in business analysis, project or program administration, or related experience. (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.

5 YEARS business analysis, project or program administration, or related experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime 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.

• Applicable analysis methodologies
• Statistical analysis methodologies and reporting procedures
• Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
• Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures
• Budgeting methods and procedures
• Contract negotiation, development and management methods
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Investigative practices and procedures
• Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner
• Facilitating groups using effective communications methods; contributing to and guiding groups in defining objectives, staying on task and reaching consensus; soliciting participation, challenging ideas and summarizing accomplishments and planned actions
• Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Planning and coordinating workshops, seminars and task force activities
• Facilitating workshops, seminars and task force activities
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
• Preparing technical/statistical reports
• Initiates and supports quality management activities and performance management measures to provide the highest quality products and services that meet the needs and requirements of internal and external customers
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Sitting - prolonged periods of time
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

Conditions of Employment

Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.

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.

Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes .

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.