Are you passionate about traffic safety? If you are someone who excels at working across multiple state and local organizations, program management and want to support programs to save lives across Texas, we want to talk to you! As part of a dynamic team of professionals working together, you will gain valuable experience in grants management, community engagement and communication marketing and branding strategies as well as supporting your teammates across the state.

TxDOT's Traffic Safety Division is looking for a Traffic Safety Project Coordinator based in Austin, TX.

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)

As Traffic Safety Project Coordinator, you will be responsible for the oversight of assigned projects including but not limited to budget, purchases and inventory. You will also develop, prepare and deliver special reports and presentations as well as perform analysis and recommend program guidelines, policies and procedures.

This position administers state and federal transportation funded programs in a division or metropolitan district. Oversees contracts/grants/projects/programs/lettings to include: application, approval, procurement, payments, monitoring, audits, investigations, and close-out. Serves as a lead worker. Work requires contact with governmental agencies and special interest groups. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Essential Duties:

·Serves as a lead worker

·Consults and coordinates activities with Department employees, state, federal, local entities, regulatory agencies and special interest groups on programs.

·Leads, schedules and assigns the work of others; assists with the performance planning and review process.

·Maintains detailed program and project records.

·Participates in short-range and strategic planning

·Serves as liaison and contact in area(s) of expertise.

·Serves as a project leader.

·Prepares and makes presentations, coordinates and conducts meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences.

·Represents the Department at various national, state and local committee and task force meetings.

·Trains Department employees and/or others in program implementation.

·Monitors procurement of equipment, checks against specification.

·Oversees and coordinates the development and distribution of information.

·Plans, develops and recommends program guidelines, policies, procedures, enhancements and methodologies.

·Prepares and evaluates program progress and cost/benefits analysis reports.

·Writes internal & external correspondence, reports, lists, forms, updates and memos concerning.

·Monitors payments, procedures and/or projects including site visits to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

·Processes data for input; maintains and verifies reports; and/or establishes and updates records.

·Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience 5 years grant funding administration, planning, budgeting, or working with state or federal funding. (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:

Extensive knowledge of:

·Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies

·Traffic safety programs

·Budgeting methods and procedures

·Applicable contract, grant, funding, project, program processes, policies and procedures

·Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Considerable knowledge of:

·Developing, interpreting, and implementing programs.

·Applicable computer systems and applications

Expert skill in:

·Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks

·Scheduling work assignments

·Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

·Monitoring the status and progress of projects

·Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities

·Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

·Coordinating and scheduling activities/resources

·Evaluating products, equipment and material

·Developing and giving presentations

·Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

·Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools

·Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs

·Standing-prolonged periods of time

·Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

·Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

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