Special Projects Coord I - Traffic & TP&D

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:

• Assists in planning, preparing and coordinating special meetings, workshops and conferences.
   
• Assists in the review, development and interpretation of policies and procedures.
   
• Evaluates statistical data and interprets results; prepares reports on program and/or project activities.
   
• Prepares and presents information on various programs, projects and activities to executives, departmental staff and/or at professional meetings, seminars and conferences.
   
• Serves as point of contact and/or liaison for programs or special projects with other departmental staff, governmental entities and/or the public.
   
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
   

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 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.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

• Considerable knowledge of
   
  • Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
     
  • Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, and terminology
     
  • Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
     
• Proficient skill in
   
  • Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
     
  • Preparing technical/statistical reports
     
  • Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
     
• Some skill in
   
  • Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
     
  • Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
     
  • Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
     
• Other Attributes
   
  • Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
   
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
   
• Sitting – prolonged periods of time
   
• Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
   
• Close Visual Acuity – work includes data/figures; viewing a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.