Special Projects Coordinator I/II - Amarillo Maintenance Operations

Amarillo District Headquarters (04DISTHQ)
5715 CANYON DR
Amarillo, 79110

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)

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 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:
The essential duties for the Special Projects Coordinator I include:

• Assists in planning, preparing and coordinating special meetings, workshops and conferences.
• Assists in the review, development and interpretation of policies and procedures.
• Assists in long and short-range strategic planning or modeling activities.
• Conducts program or project analyses and develops and recommends solutions/methods to increase productivity/efficiency and/or streamline operations.
• Performs budget-related review, planning and development 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.
  

Additional duties for the Special Projects Coordinator II include:

• Assists in identifying the need for new programs.
• Determines trends and prepares administrative reports, studies and specialized research projects.
• Develops and implements effective techniques for evaluating agency programs.
• Evaluates, develops and interprets policies/procedures.
• Oversees planning, preparation and coordination of special meetings, workshops and conferences.
• Oversees strategic long- and short-range planning or modeling activities.
• Performs budget-related review, planning and development 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.
  

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:
The essential duties for the Special Projects Coordinator I include:

• Assists in planning, preparing and coordinating special meetings, workshops and conferences.
• Assists in the review, development and interpretation of policies and procedures.
• Assists in long and short-range strategic planning or modeling activities.
• Conducts program or project analyses and develops and recommends solutions/methods to increase productivity/efficiency and/or streamline operations.
• Performs budget-related review, planning and development 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.
  

Additional duties for the Special Projects Coordinator II include:

• Assists in identifying the need for new programs.
• Determines trends and prepares administrative reports, studies and specialized research projects.
• Develops and implements effective techniques for evaluating agency programs.
• Evaluates, develops and interprets policies/procedures.
• Oversees planning, preparation and coordination of special meetings, workshops and conferences.
• Oversees strategic long- and short-range planning or modeling activities.
• Performs budget-related review, planning and development 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:

Special Project Coordinator I: *3 years of experience in business analysis, project or program administration, or related experience.

Special Project Coordinator II: *4 years of experience in business analysis, project or program administration, or related experience.

*Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis OR 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:

The required competencies for the Special Projects Coordinator I inlcude:

Considerable knowledge of

• Applicable analysis methodologies
• Statistical analysis methodologies and reporting procedures
• Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, and terminology
• Budgeting methods and procedures

Proficient skill in

• Maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Meeting deadlines
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Some skill in

• Research and analysis methodologies

Ability to

• Communicate effectively

Additional competencies for the Special Projects Coordinator II include:

Considerable knowledge of

• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
• Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, and terminology
• Budgeting methods and procedures

Proficient skill in

• Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused
• Research and analysis methodologies
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external