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Job Description - Information Specialist IV- Traffic Safety (2501997)
Job Description
Information Specialist IV- Traffic Safety - (2501997)
Position Information The Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Traffic Safety Division is looking for an Information Specialist based in Austin, TX. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills to oversee projects and programs involving multiple types of media, all in support of the Traffic Safety Division’s overall goal of improving safety for the traveling public across our great state of Texas.
TxDOT is one of the largest state agencies in the country, and we have an extensive workforce of over 13,000 TxDOT employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!
Minimum Salary $57,614.00
Maximum Salary $93,138.00
Pay Basis Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Work Locations Stassney HQ - Main, 6230 East Stassney Lane, Austin 78744
Travel Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40hrs/week Location Flexibility: Onsite Location Flexibility Details: Up to 8 hours ad-hoc telework schedule may be allowed 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
Researches, plans, composes, edits, and reformats a variety of materials including manuals, newsletters, technical documents, brochures, forms, posters, organizational charts, speeches, talking points and presentations, utilizing applicable computer software programs.
Develops informational and educational programs for employees and the public for print, audio/visual, and web-based formats.
Reviews and analyzes incoming materials including literature, administrative rules, policy history, legislation and other research materials for pertinent information to be included in publications, documents, internal operating procedures, or written summaries.
Directs, develops, and evaluates presentations, dashboards, metrics and goals.
Develops and updates the division’s SharePoint sites and content. Creates new web pages and revises existing web pages, ensuring current content is displayed on the division’s internet and intranet sites.
Coordinates and responds to Public Information / Open Records Requests for the Traffic Safety Division.
Assists the Communications Division’s Media Relations Section by developing concise, accurate and timely responses to inquiries from the media regarding division responsibilities.
Coordinates and responds to all TxDOT.gov customer service inquiries received in the Traffic Safety Division.
Prepares sensitive and high-level correspondence and administrative or technical reports.
Serves as representative in interagency groups and on technical committees.
Answers inquiries regarding specific areas of expertise; assesses project requirements with clients and supervisors; defines audience and specifies goals.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education : Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business or related disciplines. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis.
Experience : 5 years writing, editing, journalism or communications related activities. (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.
Extensive knowledge of writing methodologies and strategies to develop and implement appropriate informational and educational materials, presentations, white papers and talking points for division leadership.
Interpreting and analyzing applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Developing and implementing internal policies, procedures, and technical information.
Composing and proofing correspondence and informational materials.
Researching, analyzing, and organizing business, statistical and technical data.
Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports.
Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies.
Web design and use of applicable developmental tools for web structures, online manuals, SharePoint and other data display tools.
Providing prompt and courteous customer service; advising customers when delays are necessary and following up on identified problems until resolved.
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external.
Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks.
Shows initiative and action beyond what is required to improve products or services; is self-starting and completes assignments independently without constant supervision.
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.
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 the 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 Action of 1990.
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Job Description
Information Specialist IV- Traffic Safety - (2501997)
Position Information The Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Traffic Safety Division is looking for an Information Specialist based in Austin, TX. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills to oversee projects and programs involving multiple types of media, all in support of the Traffic Safety Division’s overall goal of improving safety for the traveling public across our great state of Texas.
TxDOT is one of the largest state agencies in the country, and we have an extensive workforce of over 13,000 TxDOT employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!
Minimum Salary $57,614.00
Maximum Salary $93,138.00
Pay Basis Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Work Locations Stassney HQ - Main, 6230 East Stassney Lane, Austin 78744
Travel Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40hrs/week Location Flexibility: Onsite Location Flexibility Details: Up to 8 hours ad-hoc telework schedule may be allowed 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
Researches, plans, composes, edits, and reformats a variety of materials including manuals, newsletters, technical documents, brochures, forms, posters, organizational charts, speeches, talking points and presentations, utilizing applicable computer software programs.
Develops informational and educational programs for employees and the public for print, audio/visual, and web-based formats.
Reviews and analyzes incoming materials including literature, administrative rules, policy history, legislation and other research materials for pertinent information to be included in publications, documents, internal operating procedures, or written summaries.
Directs, develops, and evaluates presentations, dashboards, metrics and goals.
Develops and updates the division’s SharePoint sites and content. Creates new web pages and revises existing web pages, ensuring current content is displayed on the division’s internet and intranet sites.
Coordinates and responds to Public Information / Open Records Requests for the Traffic Safety Division.
Assists the Communications Division’s Media Relations Section by developing concise, accurate and timely responses to inquiries from the media regarding division responsibilities.
Coordinates and responds to all TxDOT.gov customer service inquiries received in the Traffic Safety Division.
Prepares sensitive and high-level correspondence and administrative or technical reports.
Serves as representative in interagency groups and on technical committees.
Answers inquiries regarding specific areas of expertise; assesses project requirements with clients and supervisors; defines audience and specifies goals.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education : Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business or related disciplines. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis.
Experience : 5 years writing, editing, journalism or communications related activities. (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.
Extensive knowledge of writing methodologies and strategies to develop and implement appropriate informational and educational materials, presentations, white papers and talking points for division leadership.
Interpreting and analyzing applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Developing and implementing internal policies, procedures, and technical information.
Composing and proofing correspondence and informational materials.
Researching, analyzing, and organizing business, statistical and technical data.
Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports.
Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies.
Web design and use of applicable developmental tools for web structures, online manuals, SharePoint and other data display tools.
Providing prompt and courteous customer service; advising customers when delays are necessary and following up on identified problems until resolved.
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external.
Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks.
Shows initiative and action beyond what is required to improve products or services; is self-starting and completes assignments independently without constant supervision.
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.
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 the 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 Action of 1990.
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