Home to SXSW, Austin City Limits (ACL), and glorious natural springs and parks, Austin, Texas, is one of the fastest-growing areas in the United States, as well as the Live Music Capital of the World. Austin is the historic state capital of Texas and is the location of the Texas Department of Transportation Headquarters. TxDOT's Financial Management Division is seeking a Finance Operations Specialist Come join our team at our beautiful, new Stassney campus in Austin, where you will have access to covered employee parking, walking trails, on-site fitness center, coffee bar, and on-site cafeteria. We have a diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!

At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include flexed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house fitness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: https://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/hrd/careers/hidden_benefits.pdf

Stassney Campus: https://youtu.be/u42vEZacDgA

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 advanced administrative and technical support work for the Financial Management Division at Stassney Headquarters. Work involves coordinating communications, providing operational support, and assisting with recruiting, onboarding, and employee development initiatives. Work also includes developing and maintaining processes, supporting staff and leadership, and ensuring compliance with agency policies and procedures. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Duties:

Communication and Collaboration -

• Assist and participates in division meetings, events, and division wide communications including email and presentation materials.
• Assist with division newsletter, online policy manuals, Crossroads web coordinator, Open Records Requests, Record Retention and other division processes.

Operational Support -

• Oversees asset inventory, equipment setup, and security access for division staff.
• Serves as liaison for facilities, safety, and wellness compliance matters.

Recruiting and Onboarding -

• Assists HR and division leadership in recruiting activities, including interview scheduling and participation in job fairs.
• Serves as onboarding coordinator for new hires, interns, and contractors by facilitating equipment, workspace, system access, building orientation, and related needs.

Technical and Process Improvement -

• Utilizes Microsoft applications (Excel, Power Automate, SharePoint, etc.) to improve workflows, track data, and enhance efficiency.
• Serves as technical writer for documenting and updating division processes and procedures.
• Identifies and recommends process improvements to increase operational effectiveness.
• Performs other duties 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Buisness Administation, etc highly preferred

Competencies:

• Considerable knowledge of governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
• Considerable knowledge of auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures.
• Proficient skill in administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing
• Considerable knowledge of budgeting methods and procedures
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office 365 applications (e.g., Excel, Power Automate, SharePoint, Teams) and creative design skills with PowerPoint and visual communication.
• Proficient skill in speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized and interesting manner.
• Proven ability to identify, recommend, and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-visibility environment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Sitting - 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.

Additional Applicant Information