Transportation Planner III, or IV - TPP Division - Austin, TX bei Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)

TxDOT's Transportation Planning and Programming Division (TPP) is seeking a motivated individual to join the Statewide Planning Branch as a Planner III or IV. Come join our team in the unique role of developing and supporting statewide, household, and establishment travel and transportation surveys. The role will have an impact on transportation modeling efforts throughout the state, as well as the evolution of the branch's signature efforts like the APATX award-winning Statewide Long-range Transportation Plan, the Statewide Transportation Resilience Plan, and Functional Classification of the roadway system.   

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Planner III - B22 Salary Range $75,000.00 - $85,000.00
Planner IV - B24 Salary Range $85,000.00 - $95,000.00

****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 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.

Planner IV:
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 are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

Planner III: 

• Performs complex planning and programming activities in support of management-related programs and/or transportation projects.
• Reviews and prepares correspondence, reports, studies, gives briefings, and makes presentations regarding program activities. 
• Analyzes departmental needs, changes, and enhancements, and makes recommendations. 
• Coordinates planning projects involving districts, divisions, various public transportation interests, research endeavors with universities, other agencies, and/or local, state, and federal agencies. 
• Provides technical direction for the development and execution of transportation analysis or planning research. 
• Researches and analyzes local, state, and national trends, policy issues and/or prioritizes proposed legislation to determine impact and makes recommendations. 
• Reviews and evaluates plans and related documents to ensure compliance with applicable state or federal requirements and conformance to acceptable professional standards. 
• Stays abreast of transportation industry changes and requirements, policies, procedures, and legislation. 
• Works with consultants, vendors, and other entities. 
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. 
   

Planner IV: 

All the Above and :

• Coordinates analysis activities and monitors state and federal transportation related issues potentially having a broad impact on departmental activities and develops or oversees development of assessment reports. 
• Develops and implements short and long-range local and statewide plans and projects. 
• May serve as a lead worker. 
   

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Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Planner IV:

Education: 

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

Experience:

• 4 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: 

• AICP or the ability to obtain within two years. 

• Experience developing or executing statewide, household, or establishment travel or transportation surveys  

Competencies:

Planner III:  
 

• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies  
• Planning methods, techniques, and strategies  
• Facilitating groups using effective communications methods; contributing to and guiding groups in defining objectives, staying on task, and reaching consensus; soliciting participation, challenging ideas and summarizing accomplishments and planned actions 
• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks 
• Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused  
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area  
• Planning, coordinating, and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short- and long-term deadlines  
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others  
• Effective communication 
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals  
• Collaborates and cooperates with others and builds effective working relationships with internal and external members to accomplish organizational goals 
  
   

Planner IV: 

All the Above and: 

• Transportation funding programs  
• Concepts, techniques, and tools used in planning, designing, and implementing database management systems and related technologies 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand 
• Talking, expressing, or exchanging ideas by spoken words 

• 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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