Public Transportation Specialist III - Public Transportation Division
Listed on 2026-07-03
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Government
Government Administration
Public Transportation Specialist III
TxDOT is seeking a professional to serve as a Public Transportation Specialist III. This position acts as a district or division liaison and coordinates compliance reviews to ensure adherence to applicable federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. The role provides technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders, develops and recommends program guidelines and procedures, and resolves audit exceptions while supporting effective administration of public transportation programs.
At TxDOT, people are the Department's most important customer, asset, and resource. The well-being, safety, and quality of life for Texans and the traveling public are of the utmost concern to the Department. We focus on relationship building, customer service, and partnerships. We have a diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!
Work location:
The selected candidate's work location may be headquartered in Austin, Beaumont, Corpus Christi, Houston or Waco.
Minimum Salary: $68,000.00
Maximum Salary: $82,000.00
Pay Basis:
Yearly
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Work Locations:
Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744
Other Locations: UST-Texas-Beaumont, UST-Texas-Waco, UST-Texas-Corpus Christi, UST-Texas-Houston
Travel:
Yes, 25% of the Time
Shift: Day Job
Shift Details: 40 hours per week M - F
Location Flexibility:
Onsite
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 Total Compensation Package website To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Position Description
Administers complex state and federal public transportation grant programs and projects. Performs program and project oversight activities to include complex applications, grant agreements, procurements, reimbursements, audits and administrative requirements to determine compliance with federal and state requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Work requires contact with departmental managers, high-level executives, governmental officials and/or private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives under direction from their supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.
Essential Duties:
- Acts as district or division liaison in area of expertise.
- Collaborates with program staff to provide technical assistance on program requirements to government agencies, transit providers, community organizations and the general public.
- Collaborates with program staff to conduct reviews to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements, laws, regulations, policies and procedures; assists in approvals and developing recommendations for improvements.
- Plans, develops and recommends program guidelines, policies, procedures, enhancements and methodologies.
- Processes data for input; maintains and verifies reports; and/or establishes and updates records.
- Resolves audit exceptions.
- Writes internal/external correspondence/reports/lists/forms/updates/memos concerning programs and projects.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in public or business administration or an accounting related field. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis.
Experience:
5 years of experience in…
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