Planner I, II, or III - TP&D Advanced Planning at Texas… · UST-Texas…

The Laredo District is looking for a Transportation Planner to work in the Advanced Planning Section based in Laredo, TX. In this position, the Planner performs and manages work related to transportation planning, project development and design for state and/or federally funded projects. With the vital support from this position in a rapidly expanding border District, TxDOT is designing, building, and maintaining the essential roadway/bridge infrastructure serving the Citizens of Texas. The Laredo District is part of a workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you would like to be a part of a special team that is shaping today’s innovative transportation system, let’s talk.

Salary Range for each position level

Planner I B18, $45,521- $71,055
Planner II B20, $51,158 - $81,351
Planner III B22, $57,614 - $93,138

****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.

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.

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)

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.

Essential Duties:

• Assists departmental staff on administrative, technical and regulatory aspects of planning.
• Assists in coordinating planning projects involving districts, divisions, various public transportation interests, research endeavors with universities and/or local, state and federal agencies.
• Assists in developing and implementing short-range and long-range local and statewide plans and projects.
• Assists in reviewing and preparing correspondence, reports, studies, giving briefings and making presentations regarding program activities.
• Assists with budget preparation; monitors and estimates future costs.
• Conducts planning studies to include feasibility studies, master plans and environmental assessments.
• Performs planning and programming activities in support of management-related programs and/or transportation projects.
• Provides general information and support to governmental officials, sponsors, users and the public.
• Reviews and evaluates plans and related documents to ensure compliance with applicable state or federal requirements and conformance to
• acceptable professional standards.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional Duties for Planner II:

• 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.
• Develops and implements short and long-range local and statewide plans and projects.
• Oversees planning studies to include feasibility studies, master plans and environmental assessments or constraints identification.
• Reviews, interprets/transmits information related to administration/documentation of the urban planning programs; may administer transportation planning regarding land use and population inventories; travel demand modeling, or graphics/map preparation.
• Assists in reviewing and preparing correspondence, reports, studies, giving briefings and making presentations regarding program activities.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional Duties for 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.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in transportation planning, engineering, business admin or related field. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

Planner I:

1 year planning or research analysis experience. (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.

Planner II:

2 years planning or research analysis experience. (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.

Planner III:

3 years planning or research analysis experience. (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.

Licenses and Certifications: Valid US driver’s license at time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

Considerable knowledge of

• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
• Concepts, techniques and tools used in planning, designing and implementing database management systems and related technologies
• Applicable contract/grant/funding/project/program processes, policies and procedures

Proficient skill in

• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
• Planning methods, techniques, and strategies
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines
• Developing and giving presentations

Some skill in

• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area

Other Attributes

• Collaborates and cooperates with others and builds effective working relationships with internal and external members to accomplish organizational goals

Additional competencies for Planner II:

Proficient skill in

• Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused
• Analyzing business, technical, and managerial problems and developing, recommending, and implementing effective solutions
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Some 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

Other Attributes

• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
  

Additional competencies for Planner III:

Considerable knowledge of

• Budgeting methods and procedures
• Transportation funding programs

Expert skill in

• Planning methods, techniques, and strategies

Ability to

• Communicate effectively

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
• Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
• 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)

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

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