Maritime Program Coordinator II, III - Maritime Division - (2402103)
Position Information
TxDOT's Maritime Division is looking for a Program Coordinator II or III located at 6230 Stassney Ln.. Austin, TX.
We have a diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!
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, employee wellness program, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.
Stassney Campus: https://youtu.be/u42vEZacDgA
Minimum Salary: 58,184.00
Maximum Salary: 108,666.00
Pay Basis: Yearly
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Locations: Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744
Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time
Shift: Day Job
Shift Details: 40 hours per week M - F
Location Flexibility: Hybrid
Location Flexibility Details: May be eligible for up to 3 days remote work
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
Administers complex state and federal maritime grant programs and projects. Conducts project management review, oversight and
compliance monitoring of complex applications, grant agreements, procurements, reimbursements, audits and administrative
requirements to determine compliance with federal and state requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. May serve
as a Lead Worker. Work requires contact with departmental managers, high-level executives, governmental officials and/or private
entities. 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:
Program Coordinator II
- Acts as district or division liaison in area of expertise.
- Performs complex administration of federal and state maritime grants, funding and planning programs and projects,
- Coordinates data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies and/or plan development and assists in research and
preparation of maritime reports.
- Coordinates planning projects involving districts, divisions, various transportation and maritime interests, research
endeavors with universities and/or other local, state and federal agencies.
- Provides technical assistance on program requirements to government agencies, transit providers, community organizations
and the general public.
- Develops contract requirements or specifications in support of programs or projects.
- Evaluates consultant performance for contractual compliance.
- Prepares and analyzes advanced applications and prepares and makes recommendations on program funding; reviews and
recommends contracts/grants/projects/programs/lettings.
- May serve as project leader.
- Plans, develops and recommends program guidelines, policies, procedures, enhancements and methodologies.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Program Coordinator III - Performs all of the above plus
- Ensures compliance with federal and state requirements concerning program administration and management.
- Oversees and coordinates the development and distribution of information.
- Represents the Department with federal, state and local officials on matters specifically related to the port and
waterways improvement program, the facility development process and other issues.
- Serves as subject matter expert.
- Serves as the division's research liaison with other agencies.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration or related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Program Coordinator II
3 years in project management, program coordination, planning, research analysis, grant administration and/or contract management. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Program Coordinator III
5 years in project management, program coordination, planning, research analysis, grant administration and/or contract management. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Competencies:
Program Coordinator II
Considerable knowledge of
- Developing and implementing programs
- Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures
- Investigative practices and procedures
- Program planning, development and management methodologies
- Applicable contract/grant/funding/project/program processes, policies and procedures
- Contract development and oversight
- Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Proficient skill in
- Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and
adjusting for problems/roadblocks
- Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
- Interpreting applicable information
Program Coordinator III - All of the above plus
Extensive knowledge of
- The statewide port and intermodal transportation plan
- Developing and implementing programs
- Program planning, development and management methodologies
- Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures
- Applicable contract/grant/funding/project/program processes, policies and procedures
- Contract development and oversight
- Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Proficient skill in
- Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and
external
- Collecting, sorting and compiling data
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Program Coordinator II, III
- Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
- Subject to noise
- Subject to vibration
- Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
- Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
- Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
- Standing-prolonged periods of time
- Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
- Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
- Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
- Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
- Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
Job: Plan/Aviation/Pub Trans/Legis
Job Level: Non-Management
Job Posting: Jun 4, 2024, 1:17:59 PM
Unposting Date: Ongoing
State Job Title/s: Program Specialist VI, VII
State Job Code/s: 1575. 1576
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