Special Projects Coord III - Maritime Division

Performs highly advanced professional, administrative, and consultative work supporting critical programs and strategic initiatives.  May lead the development and implementation of objectives, policies, procedures, timelines, priorities, and methodologies that drive successful program outcomes and organizational effectiveness.

Exercises a high degree of independent judgment, initiative, and decision-making authority in establishing work plans, managing priorities, and delivering results. Proactively identifies and resolves challenges, implements solutions, and ensures objectives are met efficiently with minimal supervisory direction.

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 highly-advanced professional, administrative, and/or consultative work in support of a program or project. Establishes 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. May serve as a lead worker. 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.

• Oversees and monitors the progress of current program initiatives or projects; evaluates pending program initiatives and
  projects for planning purposes; and consults and advises personnel and external contacts in policies and procedural requirements
• 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.
• Evaluates, develops and interprets policies/procedures.
• Oversees planning, preparation and coordination of special meetings, workshops and conferences. 
• Performs budget-related review, planning and development activities.
• Provides training or technical support and assistance in program or project areas.
• Researches and develops programs, projects, activities or procedures.
• Serves as point of contact and/or liaison for programs or special projects with other departmental staff, governmental
  entities and/or the public.

Bachelor's Degree in business administration, public administration, or a related discipline. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

5 years of experience in 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.

• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
• Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures
• Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, and terminology
• Contract negotiation, development and management methods
• Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information
• Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening
  techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner
• Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording
  meeting notes, record keeping and records management
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that
  support business objectives and goals

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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. 

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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 Action of 1990.

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