Position Information

TxDOT Transportation Planning and Programming Division is seeking a motivated individual to join the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) team. The STIP is a critical path program for the agency, documenting all federal and many state funded projects in Texas. TxDOT's STIP is a 4-year program exceeding $50B. Come join our team and help us advance the state of transportation planning and programming at TxDOT.

• Exciting, challenging, and rewarding activities await the successful candidate:
• Help deliver a record-breaking project portfolio
• Partner with TxDOT's 25 Districts, Texas's 23 MPOs, FHWA, and FTA
• Advise executive officials on matters related to portfolio management and performance
• Evolve STIP data analysis and management strategies

The ideal candidate is a good communicator and collaborator, valuing customer service and strong partnerships. They are proactive, resourceful, organized, and detail-oriented. They are able to research and interpret state and federal regulations; advanced in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint; and are excited to learn, strategize, and contribute to process improvement. Opportunities abound for training and growing hard and soft skills, including communication, leadership, project management, SharePoint, and Tableau to name a few, as well as a library of training offerings through TxDOT's enterprise LinkedIn Learning license.

Planner III - B22 Salary Range $60,000.00 - $75,000.00

Planner IV - B24 Salary Range $65,000.00 - $85,000.00

Planner V - B26 Salary Range $75,000.00 - $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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Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

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

Position Description

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.

Planner V:

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.
• Conducts or participates in Regional Planning Meetings.
• Conducts Program Development Meetings with sponsors to identify requirements, exchange information, and keep informed on the status of projects.
• 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.
• Coordinates planning projects involving districts, divisions, various public transportation interests, research endeavors with universities, other agencies and/or local, state, and federal agencies.
• Develops and implements short and long-range local and statewide plans and projects.
• Monitors and analyzes activities of assigned functional areas and provides information that may impact them.
• 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.
• Performs analysis of data and preparation of reports
• Monitors and analyzes activities of assigned functional areas and provides information that may impact them.
• 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.
• May serve as a lead worker

Planner V

All the Above and:

• Assists with the development and updating of department policies and procedures relating to specific program(s) or business area(s).
• Develops and oversees statewide programs
• Serves as a planning and programming resource for the department, other state agencies, regional and local agencies, and the public.
• Arranges and participates in field reviews with Federal Highway Administration personnel in order to foster better understanding of local, state and federal objectives and promote interagency cooperation.
• Reviews and evaluates plans and related documents to ensure compliance with applicable state or federal requirements and conformance to acceptable professional standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

Planner III:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in transportation planning, engineering, business admin or related field.
• Relevant experience may be substituted for degree on a year-per-year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications OR related graduate-level education may be substituted for experience on a year-per-year basis.

Experience:

• 3 years planning, research or legislative analysis-related activities.
• Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent

Planner IV:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Transportation/Urban Planning, Engineering, Business Admin or related field.
• Relevant experience may be substituted for degree on a year-per-year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications OR related graduate-level education may be substituted for experience on a year-per-year basis.

Experience:

• 4 YEARS Planning, Research or legislative analysis-related activities
• Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent

Planner V:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Transportation/Urban Planning, Engineering, Business Admin or related field.
• Relevant experience may be substituted for degree on a year-per-year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications OR related graduate-level education may be substituted for experience on a year-per-year basis.

Experience:

• 5 YEARS Planning, Research or legislative analysis-related activities
• Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent

Licenses and Certifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience summarizing complex information or concepts and presenting to executive level staff.
• Strategic thinking skills.
• Proficient to expert data analysis skills.
• Proficient to expert in Excel and SharePoint.

Competencies:

Planner III:

Considerable knowledge of:

• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Expert skill in:

• Collecting, sorting and compiling data

Proficient skill in:

• 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
• Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused
• Researching, evaluating and interpreting complex information
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
• Planning and coordinating workshops, seminars and task force activities
• Analyzing business, technical and managerial problems and developing, recommending and implementing effective solutions
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Composing correspondence and technical documents

Other Attributes:

• 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 of the above and:

Extensive knowledge of:

• Applicable contract/grant/funding/project/program processes, policies and procedures
• Transportation funding programs

Considerable knowledge of:

• Applicable analysis methodologies

Expert skill in:

• Planning, directing, coordinating and scheduling
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
• Collecting, sorting and compiling data
• Evaluating program effectiveness

Proficient skill in:

• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Planning and coordinating workshops, seminars and task force activities
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Developing and giving presentations

Planner V:

All of the above and:

Extensive knowledge of:

• Statistical analysis methodologies and reporting procedures
• Developing and implementing programs
• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
• Organizational concepts, structures and procedures
• Policy development methodologies and procedures
• Transportation planning, programming, project development, design; and funding processes and mechanisms

Considerable knowledge of

• Federal and State regulations that apply to and impact the work of the organization and its mission, goals, programs, and policies

Expert skill in:

• Researching, evaluating and interpreting complex information

Proficient skill in

• Determining business needs
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Interpreting applicable information

Ability to

• Manage a complex regional/statewide program, provide new perspectives, and develop and implement new initiatives

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• 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 click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)