Public policy Jobs in McAllen, TX

Public Transportation Specialist II

TxDOT is seeking a professional to serve as a Public Transportation Specialist II. This position acts as a district or division liaison and coordinates compliance reviews to ensure adherence to applicable federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. The role provides technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders, develops and recommends program guidelines and procedures, and resolves audit exceptions while supporting effective administration of public transportation programs.

At TxDOT, people are the Department's most important customer, asset, and resource. The well-being, safety, and quality of life for Texans and the traveling public are of the utmost concern to the Department. We focus on relationship building, customer service, and partnerships. We have a diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!

Work location: The selected candidate's work location may be headquartered in Waco, Houston, Corpus Christi, San Antonio or Pharr.

Salary

Minimum Salary: 60,000.00

Maximum Salary: 72,000.00

Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Locations

Waco District Headquarters 100 SOUTH LOOP DRIVE Waco 76704-2858

Other Locations: UST-Texas-San Antonio, UST-Texas-Corpus Christi, UST-Texas-Pharr, UST-Texas-Houston

Travel

Yes, 25% of the time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 hours per week M - F Location Flexibility: Onsite

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.

Position Description

Administers state and federal public transportation grant programs and projects. Performs program and project oversight activities to include applications, grant agreements, procurements, reimbursements, audits and administrative requirements to determine compliance with federal and state requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Work requires contact with departmental managers, high-level executives, governmental officials and/or private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives under direction from their supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Essential Duties: Coordinates and conducts reviews to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures: authorizes approvals and develops recommendations or improvements. Provides technical assistance on program requirements to government agencies, transit providers, community organizations and the general public. Administers public transportation funds and related programs. Collaborates with program staff to provide technical assistance on program requirements to government agencies, transit providers, community organizations and the general public. Collaborates with program staff to conduct reviews to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements, laws, regulations, policies and procedures; assists in approvals and developing recommendations for improvements. Conducts project management oversight and compliance monitoring of grant sub recipients within assigned areas of the state. Verifies receipt and monitors sub recipients procurements for compliance with contract ad policy standards. Conducts quarterly and annual compliance reviews. Monitors payments, procedures and/or projects including site visits to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in public or business administration or an accounting related field. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications Experience: 5 years experience in contract/grant/funding administration, planning, budgeting and/or working with state and federal funding. (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.

Competencies

Extensive knowledge of Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures and terminology Budgeting methods and procedures Financial management and accounting systems Applicable contract/grant/funding/project/program processes, policies and procedures Applicable laws, rules, and regulations Expert skill in Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external Proficient skill in Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities Coordinating and directing multiple projects Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems

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 Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

Conditions of Employment

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

Job

Plan/Aviation/Pub Trans/Legis

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Aug 21, 2026, 12:50:30 PM

Unposting Date

Ongoing

State Job Title/s

Program Specialist V

State Job Code/s

1574

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 link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

Applicant Information

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. Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information