Regional Transportation Planner II, or III - TPP Division - Austin, TX bei Texas Department of Transportation

TxDOT seeks individual with solid skills in travel demand modeling to support Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and TxDOT Districts statewide in the development and application of travel demand models and long-range planning and policy management.  Collaborate with multi-disciplined teams from local, state, and federal levels to support transportation planning in Texas.  The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience in the development of model networks, demographic data, and have experience in the calibration and validation of travel demand models.   
Planner will also assist and guide MPOs with their planning, programming, and policy initiatives. Work includes periodic site visits to assigned MPOs, evaluating federal and state required planning documents and annual reports, including but not limited to the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), Annual Project Listing, and Congestion Management strategies.  Work also includes close coordination with MPO and Federal Highway staff, tracking federal funds expenditures and balances, evaluating processes with an eye towards improving efficiency and customer service, and leading the work of others.  
TxDOT's Stassney Campus is a modern and collaborative work environment that includes food and beverage amenities, a fitness center with shower facilities, and outdoor trail and leisure space.

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Planner II - B20 Salary Range $60,000.00 - $75,000.00
Planner III - B22 Salary Range $70,000.00 - $85,000.00

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

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Planner II:

Performs planning and programming activities in support of management-related programs and/or transportation projects. Work requires contact with departmental managers, high-level executives, governmental/university officials and/or private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Planner III:

Performs complex planning and programming activities in support of management-related programs and/or transportation projects. Work requires contact with departmental managers, high-level executives, governmental/university officials and/or private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Essential Duties:

Planner II:

• Conducts MPO travel demand model, plan, and program development meetings with sponsors to identify requirements, exchange information, and keep informed on status.
• Represents the Department at local, state, and federal levels in support of MPOs and travel demand modeling.
• Reviews and prepares correspondence, reports, studies, gives briefings, and makes presentations to MPO Technical and Policy Boards.
• Performs travel demand model development and supports the use of the model in Metropolitan Planning Organization transportation plans and District projects.
• Develops and maintains demographic databases, travel demand model networks, and traffic analysis zones.
• Evaluates consultant performance for contractual compliance.
• Conducts or supports travel demand model meetings with planning partners to identify requirements, exchange information, and keep informed on the status of projects.
• Works with consultants, vendors and other entities to develop or apply travel demand models.
• Provides technical direction for the development and execution of travel demand models.
• Conducts needs assessments associated with travel demand models for both model development and application. 
• Plans, implements and monitors training and technology sharing programs, including classes, seminars, and conferences related to travel demand modeling and metropolitan transportation planning.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Planner III:

All The Above and:

• Performs or manages complex travel demand model development and supports the use of model in support of Metropolitan Planning Organization transportation plans and District projects.
• Stays abreast of transportation industry changes and requirements, policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Conducts research and analysis on complex issues, legislation, departmental policies, and assists in developing departmental policy positions pertinent to those issues and areas of expertise.
• Provides technical direction for the development and execution of travel demand models.

• May serve as a lead worker on related tasks.

   

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Minimum Qualifications:

Planner II:

Education: 

Bachelor's Degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Business Admin, or related field.

Experience:

• 2 years Planning or Research analysis
• Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent
• Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis OR related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
   

Licenses and Certifications:

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

 Planner III:

Education: 

Bachelor's Degree in Transportation Planning, Engineering, Business Admin or related field.

Experience:

• 3 YEARS Planning, Research or legislative analysis-related activities
• Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent
• Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis OR related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
   

Licenses and Certifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications: Degree with specific course work in travel demand modeling and emphasis in transportation planning or transportation engineering.
    
Competencies:

Planner II: 

• Urban transportation planning
• Travel demand model planning, development, and management methodologies
• Demographic data development, evaluation and usage in support of travel demand models
• Forecasting methodologies for urban planning and travel demand models
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Collaborates and cooperates with others and builds effective working relationships with internal and external members to accomplish organizational goals
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short- and long-term deadlines
• Developing and giving presentations to that convey images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience.
• Composing correspondence and technical documents
• Collecting, sorting and compiling data
• Planning, directing, coordinating and scheduling
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
   

Planner III:  
All of the above and:

• Researching, evaluating, and interpreting complex information associated with travel demand model development and application.
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
   

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• 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

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 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

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