Planner III, IV or V

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Job Description – Planner III, IV or V (2600339)

Job Description

Planner III, IV or V – (2600339)

Do you enjoy analyzing and organizing technical and business data?
Come join our Transportation Planning and Development team in Beaumont, TX!

Here you’ll work on a wide range of projects and programs, including developing short and long‑range master plans, perform planning studies and transportation needs assessments. Share your knowledge, skills, and abilities to enhance the planning efforts within the District. Ideal candidates should be detail oriented, resourceful, and innovative with the ability to manage and deliver multiple projects on schedule.

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• Planner III (B22): $57,614 - $93,138/yearly
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• Planner IV (B24): $65,104 - $106,634/yearly
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• Planner V (B26): $76,530 - $129,430/yearly
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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.

57,614.00

Yearly FLSA Status :
Exempt

Beaumont District Headquarters 8350 EASTEX FREEWAY Beaumont 77708

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

At TxDOT, we value work‑life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

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• Retirement Plans
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• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
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• Paid Leave and Holidays
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• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑Time Employees
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• On‑the‑Job Training
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• Tuition Assistance Program
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• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
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• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
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• Family‑Friendly Policies and Programs
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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 establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Assists with budget preparation; monitors and estimates future costs.

Monitors and analyzes activities of assigned functional areas and provides information that may impact them.

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.

Stays abreast of transportation industry changes and requirements, policies, procedures, and legislation.

Works with consultants, vendors, and other entities.

Researches and analyzes local, state and national trends, policy issues and/or prioritizes proposed legislation to determine impact and makes recommendations.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

The above mentioned and:

Develops and monitors statistical performance measures.

Develops funding distribution formula for planning and monitoring the use of funds by Metropolitan Planning Organizations ;
In a district, may work with the MPO to develop annual work program and long‑range plans.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

May serve as a lead‑worker and the related tasks.

May serve as a project leader.

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