About this role
Assists with coordinating local government managed projects with federal or state funds in accordance with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Work includes overseeing these projects through all applicable phases of project development (planning, environmental, right of way, design, letting, construction, and project close out). Performs high level professional and consultative work related to local government projects management. Usually reports to the Director of Transportation Planning & Development or other staff level manager. Work requires contact with high level government officials, agencies, and the public.
Essential Duties:
- May serve as a lead worker or project leader.
- Prepares special reports and correspondence; prepares and makes presentations.
- Recommends program guidelines, policies, procedures, enhancements and methodologies.
- Performs project monitoring and data collection to determine if a project is progressing according to budget.
- Inspects local government construction projects and ensures compliance with all laws, regulations, policies, and
procedures - Assist with field review inspections conducted by FHWA and Division personnel.
- Monitors the performance of local government agencies on transportation projects with Federal or State funds in
accordance with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. - Processes local government reimbursement requests for various programs in accordance with all laws, regulations,
policies, and procedures. - Maintains financial database tracking funding obligations, expenditures, and commitments.
- Assists with construction and financial closeouts for projects.
- Prepares high level correspondence and technical reports.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline
Experience: 5 years project or program management activities. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent)
-Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis or related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience coordinating Local Government Construction Projects with federal and state funds
Competencies:- Considerable knowledge of:
- Applicable project development (planning, environmental, right of way, design, letting, construction, and project close
out) document preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements - Contract negotiation, development and management methods
- DBE Program
- State and federal transportation rules and regulations
- Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening
techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner - * Leading projects and project teams
- Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
- Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
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
- Sitting - prolonged periods of time
- Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels;receive information by oral communication
- 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:
May be required to operate TxDOT vehicle and/or equipment.
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
Other facts
About Texas Department of Transportation
The Texas Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining 80,000 miles of road and for supporting aviation, rail, and public transportation across the state. TxDOT and its 12,000 employees are committed to working with others to provide safe and reliable transportation solutions for Texas by maintaining a safe system, addressing congestion, connecting Texas communities, and being a Best in Class state agency. Find out more at www.txdot.gov. “Like” us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/txdot ; and follow us on Twitter, www.twitter.com/txdot .
What you'll do
- The role involves coordinating local government projects funded by federal or state sources, overseeing them through various phases of development. Responsibilities include project monitoring, compliance inspections, and preparing reports and presentations.
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