Special Projects Coord I

Performs complex professional, administrative and/or consultative work in support of a program or project. Work involves coordinating the planning, development, and implementation of goals, objectives, guidelines, procedures, schedules, priorities and/or methods for achieving program or project goals. Work requires extensive contact with department management, and external governmental agencies or organizations. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Essential Duties:

• Serves as point of contact and/or liaison for programs or special projects with other departmental staff, governmental entities and/or the public.
• Performs site visits to provide staff assistance or in support of various management issues.
• Provides training or technical support and assistance in program or project areas.
• Assists in long and short-range strategic planning or modeling activities
• Performs budget-related review, planning and development activities.
• Prepares sensitive and high-level correspondence and administrative or technical reports.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
• Interprets and disseminates legislative information and/or prepares operational and financial impact analyses of legislative proposals.
• Assists in planning, preparing and coordinating special meetings, workshops and conferences.
• Represents the Department and participates on interagency groups, technical committees, or special task force groups
• Prepares and presents information on various programs, projects and activities to executives, departmental staff and/or at professional meetings, seminars, and conferences.
• Assists in the review, development and interpretation of policies and procedures.
• Analyzes policies and operations, identifies strategies to make improvements, and facilitates collaboration among different groups to resolve issues
• Conducts program or project analyses and develops and recommends solutions/methods to increase productivity/efficiency and/or streamline operations
• Develops contract requirements or specifications in support of programs or projects.
• Evaluates statistical data and interprets results; prepares reports on program and/or project activities.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in business administration, public administration, or a related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Experience: 3 years business analysis, project or program administration, or related experience. (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.
Competencies:
Knowledge of:

• Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, and terminology
• Auditing and investigative methods, practices, and procedures
• Modeling principles and practices
• Budgeting methods and procedures
• Statistical analysis methodologies and reporting procedures
• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
• Human resources management policies and practices
• Applicable analysis methodologies
• Management Information Systems
• Investigative practices and procedures

Skill in:

• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and reports
• Preparing technical/statistical reports
• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results, anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
• Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner
• Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information –
• Meeting deadlines
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Preparing technical/statistical reports –
• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
• Meeting deadlines
• Maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Talking expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Sitting - prolonged periods of time

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
Position Information
TxDOT's Support Services Division is looking for a Special Project Coordinator. This position will perform administrative and/or consultative work in support of a program or project. Work involves coordinating the planning, development, and implementation of goals, objectives, guidelines, procedures, schedules, priorities and/or methods for achieving program or project
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At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include telework, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.
Benefits And Perks
At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

• Low Turnover
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Retirement Pension
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• On the Job Training
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• Tuition Assistance Program

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)
Job
Exec/Admin/Clerical/Legal
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
Job Type
Standard
Job Level
Non-Management
Job Posting
May 9, 2023, 7:36:40 AM
State Job Title/s
Program Specialist III
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
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.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Applicant Information
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
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 Action of 1990.
Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information