Transportation Planner I, II, or III

Texas Department of Transportation•Atlanta, TX

About The Position

Planner I 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 follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details. 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. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in transportation planning, engineering, business admin or related field. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Planner I: 1 year planning or research analysis experience.
Planner II: 2 years planning or research analysis experience.
Planner III: 3 years planning, research, or legislative analysis-related activities
(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.
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Knowledge of: Applicable analysis methodologies
Knowledge of: Forecasting methodologies
Knowledge of: Budgeting methods and procedures
Skill in: Planning, directing, coordinating, and scheduling
Skill in: Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
Skill in: Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
Skill in: Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
Skill in: Composing correspondence and technical documents
Knowledge of: Developing and implementing programs
Skill in: Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner.

Responsibilities

Leads efforts in planning, coordinating, scheduling, and implementing public involvement activities and outreach
Serves as a project leader organizing public meeting/hearing activities and preparing presentation materials for public hearings and public meetings. Works with consultants and other entities to assist in these tasks
Assists in reviewing and preparing correspondence, reports, studies, giving briefings and making presentations regarding program activities
Prepare presentations in PowerPoint and Publisher
Design and updates project informational websites
Prepares departmental public notice announcements for publishing in newspapers and social media
Provides general information and support to governmental officials, sponsors, users and the public
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned
Develop and maintain accessible and engaging content for public communications, including presentations, reports, newsletters, and digital media
Performs analysis of data and preparation of reports based on feedback and input from public engagement activities and presents actionable insights to District leadership
Performs complex planning and programming activities in support of management-related programs and/or transportation projects
Represents the Department at local, state, and federal levels