Program Specialist II chez Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI)

Job Title

Program Specialist II

Agency

Texas A&M Transportation Institute

Department

Road User Safety

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Who are we?

The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) is an agency of the State of Texas and member of The Texas A&M University System. For 75 years, TTI has addressed complex transportation challenges and opportunities with innovation, objectivity, and unmatched technical expertise. Our staff delivers excellence, value and thought leadership to ensure our research sponsors achieve their goals.

Our Mission and Vision

Our Vision - TTI leads in the creation of knowledge that transforms transportation for the benefit of society.

Our Mission - TTI delivers practical, innovative and sustainable solutions to improve the movement of people, data and goods through research, education and technology transfer.

Our Work Environment

Entrepreneurial culture

Affiliation with Texas A&M University students and faculty

Ability to work with nationally recognized experts

Ability to help train the next generation of transportation professionals

Premier office and research facilities and equipment

Accredited laboratories and safety proving ground

Outstanding research support services

Hybrid work environment/telecommuting

Flexible work hours

Family friendly

High staff retention rates

Leadership development and wellness programs

Data allowance and home office equipment reimbursements

Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Tuition reimbursement program (if eligible)

Our Employee Benefits

TTI employees can choose from several health coverage options offered by The Texas A&M University System for themselves and their families, as well as numerous other benefit programs.

https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/

What you need to know

• TTI is a Texas based agency. This position has the flexibility of a hybrid remote option with two days in a TTI Texas based office. This can be discussed further during the interview process.

• The salary range for position is commensurate. Final salary will be determined based on the applicant's qualifications and experience.

Job Summary

The Project Specialist II, under general supervision, is responsible for providing intermediate project management support to deliver traffic safety projects within the established budget and timeline. Duties may include developing content for surveys and focus groups, conducting surveys and focus groups, providing ideas for future education and outreach projects/proposals with motorcycle riders and rider coaches/instructors, conducting statewide coalition meetings, planning and executing conferences, developing education and outreach content (e.g., social media content, program themes and messages), conducting outreach at public events, and scheduling and collecting data with human subjects. Additional duties may include literature review, data collection and analysis, and technical report development. Continued employment is dependent upon availability of funding and satisfactory performance.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs intermediate program and project development, disseminates project information, and liaison with motorcycle riding community and traffic safety community. Provides recommendations to achieve goals. (20%)

• Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates programs and projects. Helps develop project budgets and prepare proposals. May manage budget for small to medium projects or components of large programs under the direction of Program Manager. (15%)

• Coordinates project activities, collaborates with project team members, assists in the development of measurable project goals and objectives, and monitors progress toward achievement. (15%)

• Plans and conducts meetings, conferences, and presentations. Prepares agenda’s for meetings, documents key decisions, and collaborates with team members to develop project collateral. (20%)

• Writes and disseminates work plans and project documents to include procedures, proposals, progress reports, and presentations. (10%)

• Performs other duties as assigned. (20%)

 

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Two years of related experience in project management.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

 

Other Requirements or Factors

Occasional travel for work assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

Texas Class M (motorcycle) license.

Experience working in motorcycle safety education/outreach.

 

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform common office functions.

Ability to frequently communicate with other individuals within the workplace.

Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.

Ability to work outside in various weather conditions.

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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