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TxDOTSpecial Projects Coord II
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LocationUST-Texas-Austin-Main Office-Greer Building
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience4+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenNov 7, 2026 · 14h ago
Verified live14h ago
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Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or a related discipline
4 years of experience in business analysis, project or program administration, or related experience
Applicable analysis methodologies
Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures
Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures and terminology
Contract negotiation, development and management methods
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
Meeting deadlines
Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
Standing-prolonged periods of time
Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Equal Opportunity Employer
Benefits
Retirement plans
Flexible work schedules
Paid leave
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Tuition assistance
Wellness program
Career development
About the role
TxDOT’s Communications Division is looking for a motivated and collaborative Special Projects Coordinator who enjoys solving problems, building relationships, and turning ideas into results.
Based in Austin, Texas, this is an exciting opportunity to support high-visibility projects, coordinate strategic initiatives, and work with professionals across the agency. You’ll play an important role in advancing projects that support TxDOT’s mission and impact communities throughout Texas. At TxDOT, you’ll be part of a diverse, statewide team of more than 13,000 employees working together to keep Texas moving. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can grow, thrive, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Benefits
We offer a variety of programs and benefits designed to support your well-being and professional growth, including flexible and compressed work schedules, a wellness leave incentive, an in-house wellness center, career development opportunities, tuition assistance, and more. If you’re organized, resourceful, enjoy working with people, and are ready to contribute to meaningful projects, we’d love to hear from you!
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
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Retirement Plans
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Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
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Paid Leave and Holidays
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Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
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On-the-Job Training
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Tuition Assistance Program
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Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
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Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
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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 advanced professional, administrative and/or consultative work in support of a program or project. Facilitates the planning, development, and implementation of goals, objectives, guidelines, procedures, schedules, priorities and/or methods for achieving program or project goals. Performs work in support of the division management team and business operation functions. Work requires extensive contact with department management, and external governmental agencies and organizations. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.
Essential Duties:
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Represents the Department and participates on interagency groups, technical committees or special task force groups.
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Evaluates, develops and interprets policies/procedures.
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Conducts program or project analyses and develops and recommends solutions/methods to increase productivity/efficiency and/or streamline operations.
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Analyzes policies and operations, identifies strategies to make improvements, and facilitates collaboration among different groups to resolve issues.
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Performs site visits to provide staff assistance or in support of various management issues.
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Provides training or technical support and assistance in program or project areas.
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Assists division management to schedules and coordinates meetings; makes travel arrangements; completes travel expense accounts/vouchers and/or streamline operations.
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Manages the inventory of materials, supplies and office equipment (including IT/mobile equipment inventory).
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Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
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:
4 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.
Competencies:
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Applicable analysis methodologies
•
Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures
•
Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures and terminology
•
Contract negotiation, development and management methods
•
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
•
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
•
Meeting deadlines
•
Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
•
Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
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Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
•
Standing-prolonged periods of time
•
Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
•
Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Conditions of Employment:
Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.
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.
Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes.
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.
Hiring process
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