Texas Department of Transportation
Planner III for Advanced Transportation Plan - (Job Number: 2304466)
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Job Description
- Req#: 17173
- 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
- Assists in analysis of data and preparation of reports to identify capital improvement needs for state and federal funding.
- 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.
- 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.
- May serve as project leader.
- Performs complex planning and programming activities in support of management-related programs and/or transportation projects.
- Responsible for functional classification of highways and urban system map development.
- 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.
- Urban transportation planning
- Transportation funding programs
- Program/project planning, development and management methodologies
- Applicable laws, rules and regulations
- Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused
- Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups
- Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long term deadlines
- Planning and coordinating workshops, seminars and task force activities
- Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
- Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
- Developing and giving presentations
- Communicate effectively
- Collaborates and cooperates with others and builds effective working relationships with internal and external members to accomplish organizational goals
- Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
!*!TxDOT's Fort Worth District is looking for a Planner III based in Fort Worth,TX. We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!
Work Location: 2501 SW Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX 76133, Advanced Transportation Plan
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 telework, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at http://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/hrd/careers/hidden_benefits.pdf
This posting is for one (1) Planner III position, depending on business need and applicants' qualifications.
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.
Ft Worth District Headquarters (02DISTHQ)
2501 SOUTHWEST LOOP 820
Fort Worth, 76133
!*!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:
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
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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 transportation projects. Work requires contact with departmental managers, high-level executives, governmental/university officials and 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.
Essential Duties:
Minimum Qualifications:
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
Experience: 3 years planning, research or legislative analysis-related activities. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent).
Licenses and Certifications:
• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Competencies:
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Conditions of Employment:
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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/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
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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