Projects Coordinator

OTHRFull-time

Affords assistance in planning, preparing, and coordinating special meetings, workshops, and conferences.
Conducts program or project analyses and recommends solutions to enhance productivity and streamline operations.
Evaluates statistical data and interprets results, preparing reports on program and project activities.
Participates in budget-related review, planning, and development activities.
Presents information on various programs, projects, and activities to executives, departmental staff, and at professional meetings, seminars, and conferences.
Prepares sensitive and high-level correspondence and administrative or technical reports.
Serves as the primary point of contact and liaison for programs or special projects with other departmental staff, governmental entities, and the public.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in business administration, public administration, or a related discipline.
Relevant work experience: 3 years of experience in business analysis, project or program administration, or related experience.
Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license required.

Considerable knowledge of: Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies, Management Information Systems.
Proficient skill in: Maintaining effective working relationships with others, Meeting deadlines, Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems.
Some skill in: Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results, Anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks, Facilitating groups using effective communications methods, Contributing to and guiding groups in defining objectives, staying on task and reaching consensus, Soliciting participation, challenging ideas and summarizing accomplishments and planned actions, Planning and coordinating workshops, seminars and task force activities, Analyzing and organizing business and technical data, Exercising logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions, Making decisions that support business objectives and goals.

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.
Standing - prolonged periods of time.
Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words.
Closing Visual Acuity - work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.

The Houston District of the Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a self-directed professional to support safety operations.
This critical position serves a key role in ensuring the district delivers a successful safety program.
The selected candidate will lead the planning of district-wide safety-focused events and coordinate the delivery of annual awards with leadership, while consistently meeting reporting deadlines.

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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 Act of 1990.

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