Special Projects Coord. I - Construction Office (Austin District)

Taleo; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Flexible work schedules

Paid leave and holidays

Health premiums paid 100%

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Wellness program

Career development opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation in Austin is seeking a Special Projects Coordinator I to coordinate unique projects, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate with internal and external partners. You will help plan, develop, and implement goals and schedules within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in business or public administration and 3 years of related experience, plus a valid driver’s license to operate a state vehicle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or related discipline.
• 3 years of experience in business analysis, project or program administration, or related field.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a state vehicle.
• Substitutions for education or experience may be allowed per policy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning, development, and implementation of project goals and schedules.
• Review and interpret policies, procedures, and guidelines for programs.
• Prepare and present technical and statistical reports to leadership.
• Provide training and technical support in project areas as needed.
• Maintain effective relationships with internal staff and external agencies.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business or public administration

Job description

Job Description - Special Projects Coord. I - Construction Office (Austin District) (2602466)

Job Description

Special Projects Coord. I - Construction Office (Austin District) - ( 2602466 )

Position Information

We are seeking a motivated and highly organized professional to join the Construction Section at Austin District Headquarters as a Special Projects Coordinator I. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an individual who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoys coordinating unique projects, managing multiple priorities, and working with a variety of internal and external partners. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, along with a commitment to teamwork, professionalism, and excellent customer service.

Salary/Grade:
B19 - $48,244.00 - $76,028.00/Annually

Minimum Salary

48,244.00

Maximum Salary

76,028.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Exempt

Work Locations

Austin District Headquarters 7901 NORTH IH 35 Austin 78753

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40 hours per week / Monday - Friday Location Flexibility : Onsite

Benefits and Perks

• 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 complex professional, administrative and consultative work in support of a program or project. Work involves coordinating the planning, development, and implementation of goals, objectives, guidelines, procedures, schedules, priorities and methods for achieving program or project goals. Work requires extensive contact with department management, and external governmental agencies or organizations. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

• Assists in planning, preparing and coordinating special meetings, workshops and conferences.
• Assists in the review, development and interpretation of policies and procedures.
• Evaluates statistical data and interprets results; prepares reports on program and/or project activities.
• 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.
• Provides training or technical support and assistance in program or project areas.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

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

Experience:

3 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.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
• Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, and terminology
• Budgeting methods and procedures
• Contract negotiation, development and management methods
• Maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Preparing technical/statistical reports
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and
adjusting for problems/roadblocks

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sitting - prolonged periods of time
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

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.