Dist Public Engagement Spec - Bryan District

Job Description

Position Information

TxDOT’s Bryan District is looking for a District Public Engagement Specialist I in the Transportation Planning & Development (TP&D) Section located at the Bryan District Headquarters. Please apply if you are a talented and motivated professional interested in unique challenges, a diverse work experience and opportunities for growth.

Salary Grade: $57,614 – $93,138

• 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

• Assesses project requirements with clients and supervisors; defines audience and specifies goals. Coordinates district public involvement activities, special projects and stakeholder committees to meet regulatory and statutory requirements, address complex or difficult issues, and plan special events.
• Assists in developing and distributing, through a variety of techniques, informational materials such as brochures, handouts, presentations, newsletters, signs and other materials to inform and update project audiences.
• Develops and implements public involvement and awareness programs and strategies for transportation projects and programs. Interprets, analyzes and conveys information, either verbally, electronically, or in writing to the Department, other agencies, and the public.
• Proactively seeks opportunities to build awareness to keep communities, businesses, and other interested parties informed of planning and project activities.
• Assists in planning, coordinating, and implementing district public involvement activities and outreach for transportation projects, such as public meetings, information sessions, and other special events.
• Prepares and presents information on various programs, projects and activities at district public meetings. Researches, develops and implements innovative public involvement techniques.
• Monitors media (written, social, electronic, televised) regarding information about upcoming TxDOT projects, public involvement events, and/or feedback from the public post-event.
• Represents TxDOT District at public engagement events and delivers presentations.
• Ensures consistency between consultants working on behalf of TxDOT and/or local government consultants in instances requiring TxDOT oversight.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Education
:
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business, Marketing or related fields. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis.

Experience
: 2 years experience in writing, editing, journalism, public involvement or communications-related activities. 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.

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Light work:
  Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Standing: prolonged periods of time
• Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Repetitive Motion: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

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.

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 Act of 1990.