Special Projects Coord II- Special Office; Austin District

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

54,278.00

87,046.00

Yearly

Exempt

Austin District Headquarters 7901 NORTH IH 35 Austin 78753

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Day Job

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

Onsite

Locations and Shifts may vary based on project and location.

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.

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…