• Job Description

  Req#: 17692
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  TxDOT’s Civil Rights Division is looking for an Outreach and Public Involvement Specialist to join their Community and Business Engagement team. As a member of this group, this individual will participate in community networking events for small businesses and plan and host events or trainings on behalf of the division to spread awareness of small and minority-owned business programs and opportunities to do business with TxDOT.

  At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include telework, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentives, an in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.

  The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right to determine the level of position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

  
  Stassney Hq - Main (SHQMAIN)
  6230 East Stassney Lane
  Austin, 78744
  
  Bryan District Headquarters (17DISTHQ)
  2591 NORTH EARL RUDDER FREEWAY
  Bryan, 77803
  
  Tyler District Headquarters (10DISTHQ)
  2709 WEST FRONT STREET
  Tyler, 75702
  
  El Paso District Headquarters (24DISTHQ)
  13301 GATEWAY BLVD WEST
  El Paso, 79928
  
  Lubbock District Headquarters (05DISTHQ)
  135 SLATON ROAD
  Lubbock, 79404
  
  Corpus Christi Dist Hdq (16DISTHQ)
  1701 S PADRE ISLAND DRIVE
  Corpus Christi, 78416
  
  Austin District Headquarters (14DISTHQ)
  7901 NORTH IH 35
  Austin, 78753
  
  Amarillo District Headquarters (04DISTHQ)
  5715 CANYON DR
  Amarillo, 79110
  
  San Antonio District Hdqtrs (15DISTHQ)
  4615 NW LOOP 410
  San Antonio, 782290928
  
  Abilene District Headquarters (08DISTHQ)
  4250 NORTH CLACK
  Abilene, 79601
  
  Laredo District Headquarters (22DISTHQ)
  1817 BOB BULLOCK LOOP
  Laredo, 78043
  
  Odessa District Headquarters (06DISTHQ)
  3901 EAST US HIGHWAY 80
  Odessa, 79761
  
  Pharr District (21DISTHQ)
  600 W US 83 EXPRESSWAY
  Pharr, 78577
  
  Childress District Headquarter (25DISTHQ)
  7599 US 287
  Childress, 79201-0900
  
  Yoakum District Headquarters (13DISTHQ)
  403 HUCK ST
  Yoakum, 77995
  
  Wichita Falls District Hdq (03DISTHQ)
  1601 SOUTHWEST PARKWAY
  Wichita Falls, 76302
  
  San Angelo District Hdqtr (07DISTHQ)
  4502 KNICKERBOCKER ROAD
  San Angelo, 76904
  
  Hou District Headquartrs (12DISTHQ-1)
  7600 WASHINGTON AVENUE
  Houston, 77007
  
  Brownwood District Headquarter (23DISTHQ)
  2495 HWY 183 N
  Brownwood, 76802
  
  Beaumont District Headquarters (20DISTHQ)
  8350 EASTEX FREEWAY
  Beaumont, 77708
  
  Waco District Headquarters (09DISTHQ)
  100 SOUTH LOOP DRIVE
  Waco, 76704-2858
  
  Lufkin District Headquarters (11DISTHQ)
  1805 N TIMBERLAND DRIVE
  Lufkin, 75901
  
  Ft Worth District Headquarters (02DISTHQ)
  2501 SOUTHWEST LOOP 820
  Fort Worth, 76133
  
  Paris District Headquarters (01DISTHQ)
  1365 N MAIN ST
  Paris, 75460
  
  Lbj Project Mgmt Office (85DALLAS)
  4100 MCEWEN RD SUITE 270
  Dallas, 75244
  
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  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)

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  Performs high-level, professional and administrative work related to developing and implementing public involvement and community outreach programs. Provides leadership and assistance in public involvement and communication efforts for Civil Rights programs and initiatives. Coordinates public involvement activities to comply with regulations and to achieve strategic objectives. Responsible for the preparation and dissemination of strategic communications on behalf of the Civil Rights Division. Reports to the Deputy Director of the Civil Rights Division. Work requires contact with departmental managers, high-level executives, governmental officials, private entities, and the public. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

  Essential Duties:
  Outreach & Public Involvement Specialist II - Salary up to $82,900

  • Assists in developing and distributing, through a variety of techniques, informational materials such as brochures, handouts, presentations, newsletters, signs, and other materials to inform and update project audiences.
  • Develops and implements outreach, public involvement, and awareness strategies for CIV programs.
  • Assists districts and divisions with communication and outreach plans that support program objectives and milestones.
  • Assists in planning, coordinating, and implementing public involvement activities and outreach for CIV programs, such as public meetings, information sessions, and other special events.
  • Coordinates special projects and stakeholder committees to meet regulatory and statutory requirements, address complex or difficult issues, and plan special events.
  • Prepares and/or oversees the preparation of reports and recommendations for the Civil Rights Division regarding program performance.
  • Represents the division at both internal and external functions, events, and conferences.
  • Proactively seeks opportunities to build awareness to keep communities, businesses, and other interested parties informed of planning and project activities.
  • Researches, develops, and implements innovative public involvement techniques.
  • Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

  Outreach & Public Involvement Specialist III - Salary up to $94,900
  All of the above, and:

  • Serves as project leader when appropriate
  • Trains and mentors less experienced specialists

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  Minimum Qualifications:

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

  Experience:
  Outreach & Public Involvement Specialist II
  3 years experience in public involvement, public affairs community engagement, or related work.

  Outreach & Public Involvement Specialist III
  4 years experience in public involvement, public affairs community engagement, or related work

  (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.

  Competencies:
  Outreach & Public Involvement Specialist II

  • Principles and practices of community relations and mass communications
  • Local, state, and federal requirements for public involvement
  • Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused
  • Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups
  • Maintaining effective working relationships with others
  • Building consensus on complicated and complex issues
  • Writing concisely and accurately about complex subjects for a broad range of audiences to inform, motivate, or persuade
  • The use of personal computers and applicable programs, applications and systems
  • Maintaining a safe working environment
  • Communicate effectively

  Outreach & Public Involvement Specialist III
  Greater skill in the above and:

  • Shows initiative and action beyond what is required to improve products or services; is self-starting and completes assignments independently without constant supervision
  • Techniques to ensure effective community engagement
  • Contemporary methods of public involvement
  • Communicating effectively in controversial situations or on politically sensitive issues

  Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

  • Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files
  • Sitting - prolonged periods
  • Talking, expressing, or exchanging ideas through spoken words
  • Close Visual Acuity-work includes viewing a computer screen; extensive reading

  Conditions of Employment:
  Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
  

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  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

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  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
  

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