Advanced Transportation Planning Supervisor

Job Description - Advanced Transportation Planning Supervisor (2602178)

Job Description

Advanced Transportation Planning Supervisor - ( 2602178 )

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.

Yearly

Exempt

Hou District Headquartrs 7600 WASHINGTON AVENUE Houston 77007

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Day Job

40 Hrs./Week

Onsite

• 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:
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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.

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

• 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

Sedentary work:
Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry…