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 Financial Special Projects Coordinator to support our Financial and Business Services Branch. Come join our team at our beautiful, new Stassney campus in Austin, where you will enjoy a hybrid work schedule (with minimal in-person days), covered employee parking, walking trails, on-site fitness center, coffee bar, and on-site cafeteria. We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk! Apply here: https://fa009.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2401534

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 telework, flexed and compressed 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:
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The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right to determine the level of position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

 

Minimum Salary

: 58,000.00  

Maximum Salary

: 63,000.00    

Pay Basis

: Yearly  FLSA Status: Exempt 

Work Locations

: 

 

Travel

: Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift: Day Job  Shift Details: 40 Location Flexibility: Hybrid  Location Flexibility Details: Up to 3 days telework after initial onboarding period. 

Benefits and Perks 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:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

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

 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:

• Represents the Department and participates on interagency groups, technical committees or special task force groups.
• Assists in planning, scheduling and preparation/coordination of special meetings, workshops and conferences.
• Assists in the review, development and interpretation of finance and legislative policies and procedures.
• Conducts program or project analyses and develops and recommends solutions/methods to increase productivity/efficiency and/or streamline operations.
• Analyzes finance related policies and operations, identifies strategies to make process improvements, and facilitates collaboration among different groups to resolve issues.
• Develops and/or reports on contract requirements or specifications in support of programs or projects.
• Evaluates statistical data and interprets results; prepares reports on program and/or project activities.
• Interprets and disseminates legislative information and/or prepares operational and financial impact analyses of legislative proposals.
• Performs budget-related review, planning and development activities.
• Prepares and presents information on various Finance programs, projects and activities to executives, departmental staff and/or at professional meetings, seminars and conferences.
• Prepares sensitive and high-level correspondence and administrative or technical reports.
• 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.
• Assists in the development and distribution of personnel updates, accounts receivable and accounts payable reporting and other divisional finance communications.
• Performs other job duties 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: 3 years business analysis, project or program administration, or related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime 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 Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related discipline is highly preferred
• Knowledge and experience of Financial Management Division policies and procedures

Competencies:

• Applicable analysis methodologies-Statistical analysis methodologies and reporting procedures
• Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies-Human resources management policies and practices
• Modeling principles and practices-Management Information Systems-Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures
• Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures and terminology-Budgeting methods and procedures
• Contract negotiation, development and management methods-Applicable laws, rules, and regulations Some knowledge of
• Investigative practices and procedures Proficient skill in-Maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Meeting deadlines-Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and reports-Preparing technical/statistical reports

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Standing-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 click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

Job

: Exec/Admin/Clerical/Legal 

Schedule

: Full-time 

Employee Status

: Regular 

Job Type

: Standard 

Job Level

: Non-Management 

Job Posting

: Apr 15, 2024, 8:59:55 AM  

Unposting Date

: May 15, 2024, 11:59:00 PM 

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/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

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