Director of Transportation Planning & Development

Texas Department of Transportation • Odessa, TX

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About The Position

Directs the coordination of district-wide project planning and oversees project development and design, preparation of construction plans and production of right-of-way maps. Oversees district advanced transportation planning, consultant contract administration, public transportation, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, aviation, advanced project development, transportation management systems, design and/or right-of-way programs. Reports to the District Engineer or Deputy District Engineer. Manages professional, technical and administrative employees. Work requires contact with governmental officials and the public. 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. Essential Duties: · Coordinates the preparation of the district Annual Letting Plan, the summary reports of contract letting schedules and the planning status for all district projects. · Directs the implementation of an action plan for all project planning in the district and participates in the preparation of the Unified Transportation Plan and development of the Transportation Improvement Program. · May oversee district operation in the absence of the District Engineer and Deputy District Engineer · Oversees advance planning programs and all design and plan preparation for the district. · Oversees coordination with Regional Mobility Authority or local Metropolitan Planning Organizations to develop annual work program and long-range and short-range transportation plans. · Participates in development of budgets and monitors expenditures. · Represents the district at state and local levels and advises local officials and the public concerning proposed project development · Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
• 7 years transportation engineering, planning, design, ROW acquisition. (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.
• Licensed Prof Engineer
• Professional engineers licensed in another state in the United States, but not currently licensed in the State of Texas, must (1) meet the license requirements of the State of Texas Engineering Practices Act, (2) obtain a professional engineering license from the State of Texas within six (6) months of the date of hire, and (3) sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparations, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Applicable laws, rules and regulations
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities
• Planning methods, techniques and strategies
• Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees
• Manages financial and personnel resources to achieve individual and organizational goals

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the preparation of the district Annual Letting Plan, the summary reports of contract letting schedules and the planning status for all district projects.
• Directs the implementation of an action plan for all project planning in the district and participates in the preparation of the Unified Transportation Plan and development of the Transportation Improvement Program.
• May oversee district operation in the absence of the District Engineer and Deputy District Engineer
• Oversees advance planning programs and all design and plan preparation for the district.
• Oversees coordination with Regional Mobility Authority or local Metropolitan Planning Organizations to develop annual work program and long-range and short-range transportation plans.
• Participates in development of budgets and monitors expenditures.
• Represents the district at state and local levels and advises local officials and the public concerning proposed project development
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees