Texas Department of Transportation

Special Projects Coord I / II - (2501422)

Position Information

Are you a results driven professional who values integrity, service, and excellence? If so, TxDOT is looking for an ambitious Special Projects Coordinator in San Angelo who thrives in a collaborative environment, excels at multitasking, and is highly organized & detail oriented to support district business operations. In this role, you will ensure compliance with policies/procedures, help establish best practices, provide support to various staff & departments, manage inventory, and ensure data accuracy. If you’re proficient in standard computer software/applications, can communicate effectively and ready to work independently as a part of our team this opportunity is for you!

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

San Angelo is a vibrant city on the banks of the Concho River with a population of 100,000, yet still maintains a friendly small-town atmosphere. To learn more about the community and what it has to offer, check out these links:

https://www.discoversanangelo.com/

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The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position offered based on the applicant's work experience, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Special Projects Coord I: B19, $48,244 – $76,028 annually

Special Projects Coord II: B21, $54,278 – $87,046 annually

Minimum Salary

: 48,244.00

Maximum Salary

: 87,046.00 Anticipated Starting Salary :$62,000 - $71,000 annually

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Locations

:

San Angelo District Hdqtr

4502 KNICKERBOCKER ROAD

San Angelo 76904

Travel

: Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 Location Flexibility: Onsite

Benefits and Perks

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)

Position Description

Special Projects Coordinator I: 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.

Special Projects Coordinator II: Performs advanced 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 are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties

Special Projects Coordinator I essential duties include:

• Represents the Department and participates on interagency groups, technical committees or special task force groups.
• Assists in planning, preparing and coordinating special meetings, workshops and conferences.
• Assists in the review, development and interpretation of policies and procedures.
• Conducts program or project analyses and develops and recommends solutions/methods to increase productivity/efficiency and/or streamline operations.
• Analyzes policies and operations and identifies strategies to make improvements, and facilitates collaboration among different groups to resolve issues.
• Performs site visits to provide staff assistance or in support of various management issues.
• Prepares and presents information on various programs, projects and activities to executives, departmental staff and/or at professional meetings, seminars and conferences.
• Provides training or technical support and assistance in program or project areas.
• Serves as point of contact and/or liaison for programs or special projects with other departmental staff,
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Special Projects Coordinator II essential duties include those listed above and:

• Develops and implements effective techniques for evaluating agency programs.
• Evaluates, develops and interprets policies/procedures.
• Performs budget-related review, planning and development activities.

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 Projects Coordinator I: 3 years business analysis, project or program administration, or related experience.

Special Projects Coordinator II: 4 years 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

Special Projects Coordinator I competencies include:

• Applicable analysis methodologies
• Modeling principles and practices
• Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures
• Budgeting methods and procedures
• Maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Meeting deadlines
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments.
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
• Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information

Special Projects Coordinator II competencies include those listed above and:

• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• 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
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• Must attend work regularly and observe approved work hours.
• Required to work weekends and holidays.
• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.

Job

: Exec/Admin/Clerical/Legal

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Type

: Standard

Job Level

: Non-Management

Job Posting

: May 30, 2025, 8:32:57 PM

Unposting Date

: Jun 14, 2025, 4:59:00 AM

State Job Title/s: Program Specialist III / V State Job Code/s: 1572 / 1574

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

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

Applicant Information

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

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