Txdot
Overview
Unlock your potential, right where you work. Whether pursuing certifications, renewing licenses, or exploring new career pathways, this role is dedicated to empowering internal staff with personalized guidance, streamlined support, and strategic resources. From on-boarding to advancement, we help build the skills, credentials, and confidence to thrive in any role and shape others future. Career development isnt just about education--it's about opportunity, access, and the power to grow from within.
Salary Minimum Salary:
61,184.00
Maximum Salary:
99,658.00
Pay Basis Yearly
FLSA Status Exempt
Work Locations Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744
Other Locations UST-Texas-Houston
Travel Yes, 50 % of the Time
Shift Day
Shift Details 40
Location Flexibility Onsite
Location Flexibility Details 40 flexible hours per week - limited telework after an initial onboarding period
Benefits and Perks At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
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 website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Responsibilities Performs advanced professional work and consultation in the research, design, and evaluation of education and career development initiatives with significant agency-wide impact. Leads specialized projects focused on workforce education, training strategies, and career advancement programming. Responsibilities include policy and procedure development, instructional design, and facilitation of learning opportunities aligned with organizational goals.
Engages in strategic collaboration with managers to identify workforce learning needs and implement targeted career development plans to prepare employees for critical roles. Operates within the Human Resources Division.
Provides guidance and career services to employees seeking to address gaps in performance, training, education, experience, and other talent development gaps.
Serves as an advocate for Career Development - including training, education, and professional development - successfully scaling customer interaction all the way from the Commission-level down to the most junior employee.
Assists Tuition Assistance Program administrators with tasks to include tracking/reconciling expenses, handling reimbursements and defaults with agency Finance Division, and monitors participant eligibility.
Co-manages TxDOT’s Education Portfolio, to include the Tuition Assistance Program, the GED Completion Program, and related external education opportunities made available to the workforce.
Consults with district and division stakeholders on training, Education, and professional development.
Researches and reviews external materials and resources for inclusion in employees’ Individual Development Plans and agency Succession Planning
Assists in identifying the need for new programs.
Assists in overseeing and conducting research and analyses of programs, organizational structures, operations, staffing requirements, funding needs, and other specialized areas with department wide and statewide impact.
Assists in providing management with periodic status reports regarding program activities and progress.
Conducts program or project analyses and develops and recommends solutions/methods to increase productivity/efficiency and/or streamline operations.
Conducts research and analysis on complex issues, legislation, departmental policies and assists in developing departmental policy positions to those issues and areas of expertise.
Provides guidance to managers in identification and career development of employees to fill key positions in the Department.
Performs specialized analyses as a consultant to the Administration and other Department staff on controversial and/or sensitive plans, issues, and initiatives.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Education:
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Substitutions for
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
3 years of experience in career development, training & development, policy analysis and/or strategic planning. (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.
Licenses and Certifications Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Knowledge and Skills Considerable knowledge of: Applicable analysis methodologies Employee career development functions and processes Creation and production of research reports, studies, and similar products for executive-level and external audiences Succession Planning methodologies Applicable laws, rules, and regulation Policy development methodologies and procedures 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 Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks Directing and establishing objectives; clarifying roles and responsibilities through individual performance plans; monitoring and measuring performance against goals; evaluating results and making necessary adjustments to meet deadlines Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused 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 Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area Planning, overseeing, and coordinating multiple projects and program activities; evaluating results; and making necessary adjustments to meet short and long term deadlines Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees. Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues Communicating complex ideas and information clearly, concisely, and effectively Developing and giving presentations Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Abilities:
Communicate effectively with all levels of management and employees Gather, assemble, correlate and analyze data related to staff development programs Apply a holistic, systems approach to individual talent development. Guide and provide counsel to others, including applying tact and diplomacy with others to gain cooperation and trust and respect
Other Attributes Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions 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
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
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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Salary Minimum Salary:
61,184.00
Maximum Salary:
99,658.00
Pay Basis Yearly
FLSA Status Exempt
Work Locations Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744
Other Locations UST-Texas-Houston
Travel Yes, 50 % of the Time
Shift Day
Shift Details 40
Location Flexibility Onsite
Location Flexibility Details 40 flexible hours per week - limited telework after an initial onboarding period
Benefits and Perks At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
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 website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Responsibilities Performs advanced professional work and consultation in the research, design, and evaluation of education and career development initiatives with significant agency-wide impact. Leads specialized projects focused on workforce education, training strategies, and career advancement programming. Responsibilities include policy and procedure development, instructional design, and facilitation of learning opportunities aligned with organizational goals.
Engages in strategic collaboration with managers to identify workforce learning needs and implement targeted career development plans to prepare employees for critical roles. Operates within the Human Resources Division.
Provides guidance and career services to employees seeking to address gaps in performance, training, education, experience, and other talent development gaps.
Serves as an advocate for Career Development - including training, education, and professional development - successfully scaling customer interaction all the way from the Commission-level down to the most junior employee.
Assists Tuition Assistance Program administrators with tasks to include tracking/reconciling expenses, handling reimbursements and defaults with agency Finance Division, and monitors participant eligibility.
Co-manages TxDOT’s Education Portfolio, to include the Tuition Assistance Program, the GED Completion Program, and related external education opportunities made available to the workforce.
Consults with district and division stakeholders on training, Education, and professional development.
Researches and reviews external materials and resources for inclusion in employees’ Individual Development Plans and agency Succession Planning
Assists in identifying the need for new programs.
Assists in overseeing and conducting research and analyses of programs, organizational structures, operations, staffing requirements, funding needs, and other specialized areas with department wide and statewide impact.
Assists in providing management with periodic status reports regarding program activities and progress.
Conducts program or project analyses and develops and recommends solutions/methods to increase productivity/efficiency and/or streamline operations.
Conducts research and analysis on complex issues, legislation, departmental policies and assists in developing departmental policy positions to those issues and areas of expertise.
Provides guidance to managers in identification and career development of employees to fill key positions in the Department.
Performs specialized analyses as a consultant to the Administration and other Department staff on controversial and/or sensitive plans, issues, and initiatives.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Education:
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Substitutions for
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
3 years of experience in career development, training & development, policy analysis and/or strategic planning. (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.
Licenses and Certifications Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Knowledge and Skills Considerable knowledge of: Applicable analysis methodologies Employee career development functions and processes Creation and production of research reports, studies, and similar products for executive-level and external audiences Succession Planning methodologies Applicable laws, rules, and regulation Policy development methodologies and procedures 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 Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks Directing and establishing objectives; clarifying roles and responsibilities through individual performance plans; monitoring and measuring performance against goals; evaluating results and making necessary adjustments to meet deadlines Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused 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 Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area Planning, overseeing, and coordinating multiple projects and program activities; evaluating results; and making necessary adjustments to meet short and long term deadlines Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees. Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues Communicating complex ideas and information clearly, concisely, and effectively Developing and giving presentations Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Abilities:
Communicate effectively with all levels of management and employees Gather, assemble, correlate and analyze data related to staff development programs Apply a holistic, systems approach to individual talent development. Guide and provide counsel to others, including applying tact and diplomacy with others to gain cooperation and trust and respect
Other Attributes Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions 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
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
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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