Special Projects Coordinator III

TxDOT is looking for a part-time Special Projects Coordinator III  in the Maintenance Section at the Paris District Headquarters. We are seeking a highly motivated, organized, proactive, and detail-oriented individual to support district business operations. This individual will need to possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, along with leadership capabilities. In this role, you will ensure compliance with policies/procedures, help establish best practices, provide support to various staff & departments, manage inventory, and ensure data accuracy.

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.

Essential Duties:

• Identifies and assesses the need for new programs or projects.
• 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
• 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. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: 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

Experience: 5 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:

• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
• Meeting deadlines
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Leading projects and project teams
• Maintaining effective working relationships with others

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:

• Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Sitting - prolonged periods of time 
• Standing-prolonged periods of time 
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Conditions of Employment:
• Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

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

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.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information