Position Information

TxDOT is seeking an experienced leader to serve as Director of Commission Support. In this highly visible role, you will oversee the Commission Support Section and serve as a trusted strategic advisor to executive leadership and the Texas Transportation Commission. You will play a pivotal role in delivering critical policy, legislative, and organizational updates that help shape transportation decisions impacting millions of Texans. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with senior executives, elected officials, government agencies, and industry partners while leading a team of talented professionals. Ideal candidates are exceptional communicators and strategic thinkers who thrive in fast-paced environments, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of high-impact initiatives from conception to successful execution.

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 Total Compensation Package website

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Position Description

Oversees activities of the Commission Support Section. Reports to the Chief of Staff. Responsible for providing policy, legislative and other significant information and updates to the Texas Transportation Commission. Supervises professional and

technical employees. Work requires extensive contact with departmental executives, managers, government officials and private entities. Employees at this level perform work at the highest level of discretion and independent judgment and are responsible for

final outcome

Essential Duties:

• Works closely with TxDOT Executive Administration to assist and inform commissioners on developments concerning transportation and the impact on Texas and TxDOT
• Coordinates and collaborates with Executive Administration and division/district directors in providing analysis and facilitating communications between commissioners and the department on policy and project changes.
• Coordinates with TxDOT government affairs staff to provide analysis and status of legislation, relations with legislators and state officials, and the results of any significant legislative meetings.
• Oversees policy analysts who are responsible for providing information, analysis, and updates to commissioners on policies, legislation, significant events, emergencies, and major agency initiatives.
• Oversees administrative services to the commissioners. This includes travel arrangements, calendars, correspondence, communications, and other administrative requirements to include HR, training, office facilities, IT services, and office supplies.
• Oversees commission clerk responsibilities for Commission agendas, meetings and minute orders to include creating agendas; editing and posting transcripts; setting up Commission meetings and facilitating presentations and speakers.
• Oversees the minute orders process to include facilitating the selection and content of minute orders.
• Provides direct policy analysis support to Commissioners as required.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

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

Experience:

• 5 years of experience in governmental relations, legislative planning or business related. (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.
• Must have three (3) years supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

• Government funding programs, methods and procedures
• Legislative process
• State and federal transportation rules and regulations
• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
• 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
• Communications and public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups
• Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Shows initiative and action beyond what is required to improve products or services; is self-starting and completes assignments independently without constant supervision
• Collaborates and cooperates with others and builds effective working relationships with internal and external customers to accomplish organizational goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• 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
• 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

Conditions of Employment:

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.