Legislative Program Coord

Job Description

Legislative Program Coord - ( 2602452 )

Position Information

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Government Affairs Division is seeking a highly motivated Legislative Program Coordinator to join our dynamic and high-performing team. In this role, you will provide essential support to team members, assisting with transportation and legislative research, organizing informational documents, project management, reviewing educational materials, and coordinating legislative activities that impact TxDOT’s policies and programs. This position requires strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills to effectively support the agency’s operations and engagement with state and federal policymakers.

: 62,000.00

: 83,000.00

Yearly FLSA Status :
Exempt

Main Office-Greer Building 125 E 11TH STREET Austin

Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift :
Day Job Shift Details : 40 flexible hours per week, M-F Location Flexibility :
Onsite

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)

Performs a wide variety of project coordination and legislative support work for TxDOT Government Affairs Division. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information. Work requires extensive contact with TxDOT districts, divisions, governmental officials, and private entities. Works with Government Affairs Business Operations Manager, Directors of State Legislative Affairs and Federal Affairs Sections. Reports to the Director of the Government Affairs Division. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objective.

Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

• Analyzes incoming legislative correspondence, reports and other materials related to administrative areas; monitor and report on legislative hearings and floor action; coordinates with appropriate personnel to initiate proper action.
• Performs the duties of a State and Federal Relations Representative as needed to support the division during extended absences or vacancies.
• Attends meetings, provides analysis, written summary and debriefing of a meeting's activities to Government Affairs Division staff and/or Administration.
• Maintains files/records/logs, tracks progress of activities and coordinates work to meet due dates.
• Researches and compiles information to assist the state and federal Government Affairs Division staff with a variety of projects, presentations, and correspondence.
• Assists in the development, execution, and completion of a wide spectrum of special projects, including legislative educational resources.
• Assists Government Affairs Division staff with speeches, policy research, internal and external meeting coordination and execution, and correspondence.
• Collects and summarizes legislative related information from staff, local…