Transportation Funding Specialist II/III — Grants & Traffic Safety

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Austin, TX seeks a Transportation Funding Specialist II/III to manage grants, coordinate programs, and advance behavioral traffic safety initiatives. The role involves planning, reporting, and cross-agency collaboration within the Traffic Safety Division.

Salary ranges from $48,244 to $87,046 yearly, with comprehensive benefits. Position requires driving a state vehicle and may involve onsite work at the Austin District Headquarters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in transportation or business administration.
• 2 years grant funding administration or related experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a state vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Participate in strategic and short-range planning for Behavioral Traffic Safety programs.
• Prepare and recommend federal/state-funded traffic safety grants and related reports.
• Monitor compliance with federal/state regulations and assess program progress.
• Coordinate development and implementation of Highway Safety Plan and district plans.
• Represent TxDOT on local, state, and national committees and task forces.

Skills

Grant funding

Public relations

Data collection

Program monitoring

Training outreach

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Transportation or Business Administration)

Job description

Texas Department of Transportation in Austin, TX seeks a Transportation Funding Specialist II/III to manage grants, coordinate programs, and advance behavioral traffic safety initiatives. The role involves planning, reporting, and cross-agency collaboration within the Traffic Safety Division.

Salary ranges from $48,244 to $87,046 yearly, with comprehensive benefits. Position requires driving a state vehicle and may involve onsite work at the Austin District Headquarters.