Advanced Transportation Planning Supervisor

Texas Department of Transportation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Sched

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Houston seeks an Advanced Transportation Planning Supervisor to oversee the district's planning staff and act as a TXDOT representative with regional agencies. The role shapes and monitors long-range transportation planning in collaboration with the MPO and partners to enhance the region's system.

The candidate will lead, coordinate, and supervise staff, manage budgets, and interact with governmental stakeholders to drive urban transportation planning and

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in transportation planning.
• Three (3) years supervisory/managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the district's planning staff.
• Represents the district with MPOs and other agencies.
• Coordinates development of transportation planning programs and budgets.
• Manages transportation planning activities and staff accountability.

Job description

Job Description - Advanced Transportation Planning Supervisor (2602178)

Job Description

Advanced Transportation Planning Supervisor - ( 2602178 )

Position Information

Transportation Planning Supervisor. This position is directly responsible for and oversees the District's planning staff and serves as a TXDOT representative with multiple agencies and entities throughout the region. This role helps shape and monitor the Houston District's long-range plan in coordination with the Metropolitan Planning Organization. A successful candidate for this position will be able to communicate clearly and effectively, plan work efficiently and be self-motivated. This role has the opportunity to influence the entire region as we work with our partners to improve our transportation system.

Minimum Salary

115,000.00

Maximum Salary

150,000.00

Pay Basis

Yearly

FLSA Status

Exempt

Work Locations

Hou District Headquartrs 7600 WASHINGTON AVENUE Houston 77007

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule

Day Job

Shift Details

40 Hrs./Week

Location Flexibility

Onsite

Benefits and Perks

• 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)

Oversees the development of transportation planning functions in a metropolitan district. Reports to the Director of Transportation Planning and Development, Deputy District Engineer, District Engineer. Manages a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees engaged in transportation planning activities. Work requires contact with governmental officials and the public. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Coordinates development of the Unified Work Program with MPOs and monitors expenditures of federal planning funds.

Develops and monitors the transportation planning budget.

• Oversees district participation in development, coordination and implementation of the Unified Transportation Program, the State Transportation Plan and action plans for specific projects.
• Oversees long-range and short-range transportation planning and coordinates with Regional Mobility Authorities/Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) to develop the annual Transportation Improvement Program and Metropolitan Transportation Plans.
• Oversees the administration of public transportation grants and related programs.
• Oversees urban transportation planning including land use and population inventories, travel demand modeling, drafting and graphics, map preparation and highway performance monitoring.
• Represents the district at various meetings and public hearings.
• Responsible for the advanced transportation planning program in a district.
• Serves as liaison between the Federal Highway Administration and MPOs on matters impacting urban transportation planning programs.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
• 5 years of experience in d Transportation planning. (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.
• Must have three (3) years supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.

Licenses and Certifications

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

Extensive Knowledge of

• State, county and local government operations and metropolitan planning organizations or regional mobility authorities affecting highway and transportation development and operations
• Budgeting methods and procedures
• Applicable contract/grant/funding/project/program processes, policies and procedures
• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities
• Analyzing, organizing, and communicating business and technical data
• Manages financial and personnel resources to achieve individual and organizational goals
• Delegates both routine and important tasks and decisions; shares authority but has ultimate accountability

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

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

Standing - prolonged periods of time

Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Close Visual Acuity - work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

Job

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Type: Standard

Job Level: Manager

Military Occupational Specialty

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.