Director Of Commission Support

About the role

Oversees activities of the Commission Support Section. Reports to the Chief of Staff. Responsible for providing policy, legislative, and other significant information and updates to the Texas Transportation Commission. Supervises professional and technical employees. Work requires extensive contact with departmental executives, managers, government officials, and private entities. Employees at this level perform work at the highest level of discretion and independent judgment and are responsible for the final outcome.

TxDOT is seeking an experienced leader to serve as Director of Commission Support. In this highly visible role, you will oversee the Commission Support Section and serve as a trusted strategic advisor to executive leadership and the Texas Transportation Commission. You will play a pivotal role in delivering critical policy, legislative, and organizational updates that help shape transportation decisions impacting millions of Texans. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with senior executives, elected officials, government agencies, and industry partners while leading a team of talented professionals.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with TxDOT Executive Administration to assist and inform commissioners on developments concerning transportation and the impact on Texas and TxDOT.
• Coordinates and collaborates with Executive Administration and division/district directors in providing analysis and facilitating communications between commissioners and the department on policy and project changes.
• Coordinates with TxDOT government affairs staff to provide analysis and status of legislation, relations with legislators and state officials, and the results of any significant legislative meetings.
• Oversees policy analysts who are responsible for providing information, analysis, and updates to commissioners on policies, legislation, significant events, emergencies, and major agency initiatives.
• Oversees administrative services to the commissioners, including travel arrangements, calendars, correspondence, communications, and other administrative requirements such as HR, training, office facilities, IT services, and office supplies.
• Oversees commission clerk responsibilities for Commission agendas, meetings, and minute orders, including creating agendas; editing and posting transcripts; setting up Commission meetings; and facilitating presentations and speakers.
• Oversees the minute orders process, including facilitating the selection and content of minute orders.
• Provides direct policy analysis support to Commissioners as required.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year-per-year basis.

Experience: 5 years of experience in governmental relations, legislative planning, or business-related fields. (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.

Must have three (3) years of supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.

Qualifications

• Government funding programs, methods, and procedures.
• Legislative process.
• State and federal transportation rules and regulations.
• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks.
• Analyzing issues, facts, and available information to develop logical solutions; researching inconsistencies of facts or data; drawing correct inferences from information and making recommendations that support business decisions.
• Communications and public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups.
• Administrative support practices and procedures, including writing, editing, report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping, and records management.
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems.
• Shows initiative and action beyond what is required to improve products or services; is self-starting and completes assignments independently without constant supervision.
• Collaborates and cooperates with others and builds effective working relationships with internal and external customers to accomplish organizational goals.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

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 for prolonged periods of time.
• Repetitive motion involving substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Close visual acuity for work including data/figures, viewing a computer screen, and extensive reading.

Benefits

• 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 Total Compensation Package website. To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees, visit Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov).

Schedule

Full-time.