Program Services Section Director - Public Transportation Division

TxDOT’s Public Transportation Division is looking for a dynamic, self-motivated professional to direct the division’s program services operations and staff. As Section Director for Program Services, you will report directly to the Division Director and coordinate closely with other Division leaders, professional staff, other TxDOT divisions, Department leadership, and external industry leaders at the local, state, and national levels.  This position is responsible for the successful performance of the division’s recipient oversight, compliance, local project management, and technical assistance activities. Twenty-seven staff organized under two Supervisory positions and one Lead position located in Austin and District Offices around the state. The top candidate will have strong organizational, multi-tasking, and project management skills, good analytical skills, a strong commitment to customer service, and well-developed interpersonal skills. The ability to think strategically and understand the larger context of division operations within the advancement of transit, bicycle and pedestrian programs is essential. Employees at this level perform work at the highest level of discretion and independent judgment and are responsible for final outcomes. This position will not need to be based in Austin and includes 25% Travel including 2 days/month in Austin.