Special Projects Coord II- Special Jobs Office (Austin District)

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible schedules

Paid leave and holidays

Health premiums paid at 100% for full‑

On-the-job training

Tuition assistance

Holistic wellness program with leave

Career development and advancement

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Austin seeks a Special Projects Coordinator II in the Special Jobs Office to coordinate unique projects, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate with internal and external partners.

This exempt, full-time position in the Austin District Headquarters offers a 40-hour week (four 10-hour days, Mon–Thu), onsite location, and a comprehensive benefits package. Salary ranges from $54,278 to $87,046 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or a related discipline.
• 4 years of experience in business analysis, project or program administration, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates planning, development, and implementation of goals and project plans.
• Interacts with department management and external governmental agencies and organizations.
• Prepares and analyzes reports, studies, and policy or procedural guidance.
• Supports budget-related review, planning and development activities.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description - Special Projects Coord II- Special Jobs Office (Austin District) (2602448)

Job Description

Special Projects Coord II- Special Jobs Office (Austin District) - ( 2602448 )

Position Information We are seeking a motivated and highly organized professional to join the Special Jobs Section at Austin District Headquarters as a Special Projects Coordinator II. 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: B21 - $54,278 - $87,046/annually

Minimum Salary

54,278.00

Maximum Salary

87,046.00

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-hour work week - (4) 10-Hour Days, Mon-Thurs

Location Flexibility

Onsite

Location Flexibility Details

Locations and Shifts may vary based on project and location.

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)

This position performs advanced professional, administrative and consultative work in support of a program or project. Facilitates 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 and organizations. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

• Assists in identifying the need for new programs.
• Determines trends and prepares administrative reports, studies and specialized research projects.
• Evaluates, develops and interprets policies/procedures.
• Oversees planning, preparation and coordination of special meetings, workshops and conferences
• 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 project activities.
• Interprets and disseminates legislative information and prepares operational and financial impact analyses of
  legislative proposals.
• 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 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.
• Serves as point of contact and liaison for programs or special projects with other departmental staff, governmental entities and the public.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Experience

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.

Licenses and Certifications

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

• Applicable analysis methodologies
• 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
• Human resources management policies and practices
• Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures
• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and
  adjusting for problems/roadblocks
• Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information
• Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening
  techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional
  area
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and
  external
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Persuasion, negotiation, and communication of critical issues
• Analyzing, organizing, and communicating business and technical data
• Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording
  meeting notes, record keeping and records management
• Evaluating technical and financial information
• Interpreting and analyzing legislation, rules, and regulations
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• 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
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

Must be able to report for emergencies within 30 minutes

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Sep 22, 2026, 2:18:04 PM

Unposting Date

Ongoing

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.