Public Transportation Specialist II - Public Transportation Division

Job Description
- Public Transportation Specialist II
- Public Transportation Division (2601383)

Public Transportation Specialist II
- Public Transportation Division - (2601383)

TxDOT is seeking a professional to serve as a Public Transportation Specialist II. 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.

Work location:

The selected candidate’s work location may be headquartered in Odessa, Lubbock, or San Angelo.

60,000.00

75,000.00

Yearly FLSA Status:
Exempt

Odessa District Headquarters 3901 EAST US HIGHWAY 80 Odessa 79761

UST-Texas-San Angelo, UST-Texas-Lubbock

Yes, 25% of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 Location Flexibility:
Onsite Location Flexibility Details:
TxDOT utilizes flexible work strategies consistent with department policy and business needs.

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)

• 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.
• Coordinates reviews to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures: authorizes approvals and develops recommendations or improvements.
• Provides technical assistance on program requirements to government agencies, transit providers, community organizations and the general public.
• Administers public transportation funds and related programs.
• 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.
• Conducts project management oversight and compliance monitoring of grant sub recipients within assigned areas of the state.
• Verifies receipt and monitors sub recipients' procurements for compliance with contract and policy standards.
• Conducts quarterly and annual compliance reviews.
• Monitors payments, procedures and/or projects including site visits to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

• 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 experience in contract/grant/funding administration, planning, budgeting and/or working with state and federal funding. (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…