Transportation Planner II, III, or IV

Looking for an exciting career in one of the fastest growing regions in Texas? TxDOT's Advanced Transportation Planning Office, located in Mesquite, Texas, is looking for a Transportation Planner. Our transportation planners play a vital role in planning and developing a diverse portfolio of transportation improvements projects. Our planners analyze and research information, oversee project selection, manage the district's annual budget, maintain project information system, and ensure adherence to federal and state policies. If you are detail oriented, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with a team of professionals, and you are looking for an exciting and stable career, we encourage you to apply today!

This position is for a Transportation Planner II, III, or IV. 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.

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)
 

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
 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education for a Transportation Planner II/III/IV: Bachelor's Degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Business Admin or related field.

Experience:

Transportation Planner II: 2 years Planning or Research analysis (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent)

Transportation Planner III: 3 years Planning or Research analysis (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent)

Transportation Planner IV: 4 years Planning or Research analysis (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent)

-Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis OR related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

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

    
Competencies:

Transportation Planner II:

• Urban transportation planning
• Program/project planning, development and management methodologies
• Budgeting methods and procedures
• Researching, analyzing and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long term deadlines
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
• Collaborates and cooperates with others and builds effective working relationships with internal and external members to accomplish organizational goals

Additional competencies for a Transportation Planner III include:

• Applicable funding/program processes, policies and procedures
• Transportation funding programs

Additional competencies for a Transportation Planner IV include:

• Analyzing business, technical and managerial problems and developing, recommending and implementing effective solutions

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work\: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions\: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) 

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.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants\: Additional Applicant Information

Transportation Planner II
Performs 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 perform work independently on assignments; however all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Transportation Planner III:
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.

Transportation Planner IV:
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.

Essential Duties:

Transportation Planner II

• Performs analysis of data and preparation of reports to identify capital improvement needs for state and federal funding.
• Assists in reviewing and preparing correspondence, reports, studies, giving briefings and making presentations regarding program activities.
• Assists with budget preparation; monitors and estimates future costs.
• Monitors and analyzes activities of assigned functional areas and provide information that may impact them.
• Performs planning and programming activities in support of management-related programs and/or transportation projects.
• Reviews and evaluates plans and related documents to ensure compliance with applicable state or federal requirements and conformance to acceptable professional standards.
• Reviews, evaluates and responds to requests from sponsors for state and federal improvement funds.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional duties for a Transportation Planner III include:

• Performs complex planning and programming activities in support of management-related programs and/or transportation projects.
• Reviews and prepares correspondence, reports, studies, give briefings and makes presentations regarding program activities.
• Conducts research and analysis on complex issues, legislation, departmental policies and assists in developing departmental policy positions pertinent to those issues and areas of expertise.
• Reviews and prepares correspondence, reports, studies, gives briefings and makes presentations regarding program activities.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional duties for a Transportation Planner IV include:

• Coordinates analysis activities and monitors state and federal transportation related issues potentially having a broad impact on departmental activities and develops or oversees development of assessment reports.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.