Public Transportation Specialist II - Public Transportation Division

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Job Description - Public Transportation Specialist II - Public Transportation Division (2600349)

Public Transportation Specialist II - Public Transportation Division - (2600349)

TxDOT's Public Transportation Division administers one of the largest federal transit grant programs of its kind in the nation and has a reputation for excellent customer service. If you want to build an exciting career and make an impact in communities located across the state, let's talk! TxDOT has a diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide.

TxDOT values work-life balance and offers a wide array of programs and activities including flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit Total Compensation.

Minimum Salary
: 54,278.00
Maximum Salary
: 87,046.00

Pay Basis
:
Yearly
FLSA Status
:
Exempt

Work Locations
:
Odessa District Headquarters 3901 EAST US HIGHWAY 80 Odessa 79761
Other Locations
: UST-Texas-El Paso

Yes, 25% of the Time

Shift
:
Day
Job Shift Details
: 40 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 offices statewide are 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 including 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.

• Coordinates and conducts 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 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.
• 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.

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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

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.

Extensive knowledge of

• Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures
• Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures and terminology
• Budgeting methods and procedures
• Financial management and accounting systems
• Applicable contract/grant/funding/project/program processes, policies and procedures
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

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