Special Projects Coord Construction Office; Austin District

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

Job Description

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

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

48,244.00

76,028.00

Yearly FLSA Status :
Exempt

Austin District Headquarters 7901 NORTH IH 35 Austin 78753

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

• 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.

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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.

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

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.

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

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