Advanced Transportation Planning Supervisor

Advanced 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:  Maximum:  Pay Basis:
Yearly FLSA Status:
Exempt

Hou District Headquarthrs 7600 WASHINGTON AVENUE Houston 77007

Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 Hrs./Week 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:
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.

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.

Essential Duties:
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.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Transportation planning, public transportation, engineering. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis.

Experience:

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.

Competencies:

Extensive knowledge of:
State, county and local government operations and metropolitan planning organizations or regional mobility…