Regional Transportation Planner IV - TPP Division - Austin, TX

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alt/flex work schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health premiums 100% for full-time

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with leave

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking a Regional Transportation Planner IV to support metropolitan planning across Texas, based in Austin. This role collaborates with MPOs, TxDOT districts, federal partners, consultants, and other stakeholders on transportation plans, funds, reports, and policy matters.

The position focuses on reviewing complex data, providing technical guidance, monitoring schedules, and helping partners resolve planning issues while advancing regional planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in transportation planning, engineering, business administration, or related field.
• 4 years planning, research, or legislative analysis-related activities.
• Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop and advance metropolitan transportation planning with MPOs and partners.
• Review plans, reports, and budgets; provide technical guidance to stakeholders.
• Analyze data and develop dashboards and performance measures.
• Coordinate with consultants and manage project initiatives.
• Support planning programs and comply with state/federal requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in transportation planning, engineering, business administration or related field

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft 365

Power Automate

Job description

Regional Transportation Planner IV - TPP Division - Austin, TX

Job Description - Regional Transportation Planner IV - TPP Division - Austin, TX (2602841)

Job Description

Regional Transportation Planner IV - TPP Division - Austin, TX - ( 2602841 )

Position Information

Help advance metropolitan transportation planning across Texas. TxDOT’s Transportation Planning and Programming Division is seeking a Regional Transportation Planner to support Metropolitan Planning Organizations and strengthen how regional planning programs, information, and services are delivered.

This position works directly with MPOs, TxDOT Districts, federal partners, consultants, and other stakeholders on transportation plans, planning funds, required reports, policy and regulatory matters, and regional planning initiatives. The Planner reviews and interprets complex planning and program information, provides technical assistance, prepares clear correspondence and guidance, monitors schedules and program requirements, and helps partners resolve emerging issues.

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Minimum Salary

80,000.00

Maximum Salary

95,000.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Exempt

Work Locations

Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40 Hours a Week Location Flexibility : Onsite

Benefits and Perks

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 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.

• Administers and coordinates metropolitan transportation planning program activities, including planning documents, funding, agreements, required reports, schedules, and related program requirements.
• Reviews and evaluates Metropolitan Planning Organization plans, programs, reports, invoices, and supporting documentation for consistency with applicable state and federal requirements, approved work programs, and professional standards.
• Provides technical assistance and guidance to MPOs, TxDOT Districts, federal partners, and other stakeholders on transportation planning, programming, funding, policy, and program‑administration matters.
• Analyzes planning, financial, demographic, operational, and program data; develops reports, visualizations, dashboards, and performance measures to support decisions and improve program visibility.
• Evaluates MPO Planning business processes and information needs; recommends and supports improvements involving procedures, standardization, SharePoint, Microsoft 365 tools, reporting solutions, and appropriate workflow automation.
• Develops and maintains program guidance, procedures, templates, correspondence, training materials, collaborative resources, and other knowledge‑management content in support of MPO planning and travel demand modeling.
• Coordinates or supports the development, review, maintenance, and application of demographic data, model networks, travel demand models, and related transportation analyses.
• Conducts and participates in meetings, field reviews, and site visits with MPOs, TxDOT Districts, federal agencies, consultants, and other partners; presents technical and program information to varied audiences.
• Coordinates the work of consultants, vendors, and partner organizations; serves as project lead on planning, research, technology, or program‑improvement initiatives.
• Stays abreast of transportation planning practices, legislation, regulations, policies, procedures, analytical methods, and emerging technologies; performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
• Serves as project lead as assigned.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in transportation planning, engineering, business admin or related field.

4 years planning, research or legislative analysis‑related activities.

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

Preferred Qualifications

Experience improving business processes, documenting workflows, developing standardized procedures, or implementing automation using tools such as Power Automate.

• Applicable contract, grant, funding, project, and program processes, policies, and procedures.
• Planning, coordinating, and handling multiple projects to meet short- and long-term deadlines.
• Researching, evaluating, and interpreting complex planning, program, financial, regulatory, and technical information including applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Analyzing business, technical, and managerial problems and developing, recommending, and implementing effective solutions.
• Determining business needs and evaluating program effectiveness.
• Collecting, organizing, analyzing, and presenting planning, financial, demographic, and operational data.
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems, including Microsoft 365 collaboration, SharePoint/SharePoint site management, document management, and reporting tools.
• Composing correspondence, technical documents, procedures, reports, and presentations.
• Maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external partners.

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

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

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.