Special Projects Coordinator II

Texas Department of Transportation • Tyler, TX

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About The Position

Performs advanced professional, administrative and/or consultative work in support of a program or project. Facilitates 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 and organizations. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.
Essential Duties:
Researches and develops programs, projects, activities or procedures.
Conducts program or project analyses and develops and recommends solutions/methods to increase productivity/efficiency and/or streamline operations.
Analyzes policies and operations, identifies strategies to make improvements, and facilitates collaboration among
different groups to resolve issues.
Develops contract requirements or specifications in support of programs or projects.
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, governmental entities and/or the public.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Considerable Knowledge of Applicable analysis methodologies
• Considerable Knowledge of Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
• Proficient Skill in Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
• 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
• Proficient Skill in Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Proficient Skill in Evaluating technical and financial information
• Proficient Skill in Maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Proficient Skill in Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Proficient Skill in Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
• 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
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Nice To Haves

• IT related experience

Responsibilities

• Researches and develops programs, projects, activities or procedures.
• Conducts program or project analyses and develops and recommends solutions/methods to increase productivity/efficiency and/or streamline operations.
• Analyzes policies and operations, identifies strategies to make improvements, and facilitates collaboration among different groups to resolve issues.
• Develops contract requirements or specifications in support of programs or projects.
• 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, governmental entities and/or the public.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees