Travis County, TX
Planning Project Manager - Travis County Employees Only
Travis County, TX, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Salary:
$74,360.69 - $94,000.00 Annually Location :
Austin, TX Job Type:
Full Time Remote Employment:
Flexible/Hybrid Job Number:
25-10212 Department:
Health & Human Services Opening Date:
09/23/2025 Closing Date:
10/7/2025 11:59 PM Central
Job Summary The Health and Human Services Research & Planning Division is seeking a Planning Project Manager to serve in leadership role on the R&P team. The Planning Project Manager performs and coordinates professional research and planning work in the field of health and human services across a variety of County and community initiatives, towards the goal of building an efficient and effective service delivery system for human services in Travis County. This work includes leading planning and facilitation processes, social service investment planning performance measurement and evaluation, contract oversight and reporting, and data analysis and research. In collaboration with the Planning Manager, the Planning Project Manager leads and coordinates the social service investments system including programmatic contract management and procurement. The Planning Project Manager also manages complex projects for the Division. This position involves directing the work of other R&P staff including project supervision and providing peer training, guidance, and feedback.
The Health & Human Services Department strives to improve social and economic well-being for Travis County residents. The Research & Planning Division is committed to building an inclusive environment and strives to incorporate equity principles in our work. Successful candidates will share these values.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This classification is within the Planner/Management/Research job family and is the most senior planner with expertise in a specific planning area, representing the department in Commissioners Court proceedings and the County in public forums. This classification requires minimal supervision, exercises independent judgment and initiative, and requires managing high-level, complex projects while simultaneously completing advanced planning work. It is distinguished by the requirements to lead staff on project work; manage multi-disciplinary county and/or consultant-staffed teams; contract and manage consulting services; initiate policy and work directly with senior management for its adoption and implementation; and plan and develop large programs and facilitate their approval.
Duties and Responsibilities
The broad duties of the Planning Project Manager involve the following:
Project management: Coordinates, designs, and manages complex projects and programmatic initiatives for the Department and/or County in alignment with Department and County goals and in collaboration with other County Departments, partner agencies, service providers, community collaborations, and community representatives. Overseeing project teams and providing project supervision, guidance and feedback to project team staff. Social Service Investment System Coordination: Coordinates procedures, processes, workplans, and templates for HHS social service investments, including procurement and contract management. Specific tasks may include:
Strategic planning support for the HHS department, divisions, and programs Facilitation of meetings and groups Programmatic oversight of social service investments Primary and secondary research Presentation before peers, partners, the public, and/or elected officials Data mining, analysis, and/or visualization Leading and participation in collaborative group processes Investment planning: community assessment Investment planning: scoping, planning, and implementing competitive processes for social service investments Investment planning: evaluating proposals and negotiating contracts Ensure work reflects community planning principles and other relevant professional standards Technical assistance and consultation in research and data Legislative and policy analysis Writing reports and other documents Leading or supporting community and task groups including the development of community plans Program planning, design, and development Process reviews and program evaluations Designing and conducting surveys and focus groups Interpret and apply policies and procedures and applicable Federal, State and Local laws, codes, rules, and regulations Represent the County and Department in a range of settings Work in partnership with community representatives or groups, departments, and outside agencies Use computer applications and management information systems Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements Education and Experience
:
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Planning, Public Policy, Public Administration, Government, Criminal Justice, Sociology or other Social Sciences, Public Health or a directly related field AND five (5) years increasingly responsible Senior Planner experience. Two years demonstrated experience in project management;
OR,
Master's degree in Social Work, Planning, Public Policy, Public Administration, Government, Criminal Justice, Sociology or other Social Sciences, Public Health or a directly related field AND three (3) years increasingly responsible Senior Planner experience. Two years demonstrated experience in project management.
OR,
Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job. Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
None required. Preferred:
Experience with social services/health and human services (may include work, volunteer, and/or life experience) Experience with project management and oversight Experience in social services procurement and/or contract management Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of:
Project management methodologies, practices, and techniques. Public Administration and County governmental agencies, purchasing policies and practices. Human service systems and programs. Governmental agencies and relevant policies (local, state, and federal). Principles of community planning. Legislative process. Primary and secondary research methods. Performance measurement and logic models. Population characteristics and community conditions pertaining to health and human services. Grammar, punctuation, and writing style for reports and professional communications. Computer equipment and software, to include Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; knowledge of databases, statistical packages, ArcGIS, and design software can be applied. Skill in:
Developing short-range and long-range plans. Program planning, development and implementation. Planning and facilitating meetings and groups. Leadership, collaboration, and negotiation techniques. Identifying stakeholder interests, engaging in dialogue, and managing expectations. Managing projects including defining scopes of work and developing schedules, work methods, and processes for completing work, monitoring progress, and controlling quality of work. Coordinating the work of others. Effective written, verbal, and visual communication of complex information for high-level decision- making and public presentations. Effective use of finite resources. Data analysis and policy research/analysis. Setting up systems for conducting analysis and compiling for reports. Writing reports, briefs, and other documents. Ability to:
Develop plans, programs, and processes to improve existing County Services or for new County services. Provide training, guidance and feedback to team members. Reach sound conclusions and make recommendations. Manage complex projects to successful conclusion. Reason, think critically, convey complex information, and rationally influence high level decision-making. Manage time well, perform multiple tasks, and organize diverse activities. Interpret planning and program objectives to stakeholder groups and the general public. Bring together multiple viewpoints into a balanced position. Maintain appropriate records. Apply knowledge to analyses of data, policy, and processes. Compile data and write clear and comprehensive reports. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with department clientele, representatives of outside agencies, and other County employees and officials. Balance multiple roles across different functions and settings. Receive guidance from, and work collaboratively with, division leadership. Work Environment & Other Information Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 5-20 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, occasional indoor/outdoor activities, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions.
Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions. Work Hours: 8 am
- 5 pm, Monday-Friday. May work some holidays, some nights, some weekends
Location: 5325 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78751
Department:
Health & Human Services
Criminal,
Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required. This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position. Benefits Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment. FY2025 Travis County Benefit Guide
In this valuable you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.
Credit Union Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.
Deferred Compensation Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.
Direct Deposit Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.
Employee Assistance Program Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.
Employee Organizations Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.
Employee Health & Wellness Clinic Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.
Holidays An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.
Insurance Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.
The following benefits are employee paid:
Dental Vision Supplemental Life, AD&D Dependent Life Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Long Term Care
New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.
Longevity Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.
On the regular payday on or after the employee's fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.
Parking A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.
Personal Holidays Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:
January - March
3 personal holidays April - June
2 personal holidays
July - September
1 personal holiday October - December
None
New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment. Retirement Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.
Sick Leave Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.
Parental Leave Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.
Tuition Refund Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.
Vacation Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:
0 to 5 years
4.0 hours per pay period
6 to 10 years
4.5 hours per pay period
11 to 15 years
5.0 hours per pay period
16 to 20 years
5.5 hours per pay period
21 plus years
6.0 hours per pay period
Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis. Workers' Compensation The county provides all employees workers' compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work. 01
Briefly describe your experience with social services/health and human services (may include work, volunteer, and/or life experience). 02
Briefly describe your experience with project management and oversight. 03
Briefly describe your experience in social services procurement and/or contract management. Required Question
$74,360.69 - $94,000.00 Annually Location :
Austin, TX Job Type:
Full Time Remote Employment:
Flexible/Hybrid Job Number:
25-10212 Department:
Health & Human Services Opening Date:
09/23/2025 Closing Date:
10/7/2025 11:59 PM Central
Job Summary The Health and Human Services Research & Planning Division is seeking a Planning Project Manager to serve in leadership role on the R&P team. The Planning Project Manager performs and coordinates professional research and planning work in the field of health and human services across a variety of County and community initiatives, towards the goal of building an efficient and effective service delivery system for human services in Travis County. This work includes leading planning and facilitation processes, social service investment planning performance measurement and evaluation, contract oversight and reporting, and data analysis and research. In collaboration with the Planning Manager, the Planning Project Manager leads and coordinates the social service investments system including programmatic contract management and procurement. The Planning Project Manager also manages complex projects for the Division. This position involves directing the work of other R&P staff including project supervision and providing peer training, guidance, and feedback.
The Health & Human Services Department strives to improve social and economic well-being for Travis County residents. The Research & Planning Division is committed to building an inclusive environment and strives to incorporate equity principles in our work. Successful candidates will share these values.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This classification is within the Planner/Management/Research job family and is the most senior planner with expertise in a specific planning area, representing the department in Commissioners Court proceedings and the County in public forums. This classification requires minimal supervision, exercises independent judgment and initiative, and requires managing high-level, complex projects while simultaneously completing advanced planning work. It is distinguished by the requirements to lead staff on project work; manage multi-disciplinary county and/or consultant-staffed teams; contract and manage consulting services; initiate policy and work directly with senior management for its adoption and implementation; and plan and develop large programs and facilitate their approval.
Duties and Responsibilities
The broad duties of the Planning Project Manager involve the following:
Project management: Coordinates, designs, and manages complex projects and programmatic initiatives for the Department and/or County in alignment with Department and County goals and in collaboration with other County Departments, partner agencies, service providers, community collaborations, and community representatives. Overseeing project teams and providing project supervision, guidance and feedback to project team staff. Social Service Investment System Coordination: Coordinates procedures, processes, workplans, and templates for HHS social service investments, including procurement and contract management. Specific tasks may include:
Strategic planning support for the HHS department, divisions, and programs Facilitation of meetings and groups Programmatic oversight of social service investments Primary and secondary research Presentation before peers, partners, the public, and/or elected officials Data mining, analysis, and/or visualization Leading and participation in collaborative group processes Investment planning: community assessment Investment planning: scoping, planning, and implementing competitive processes for social service investments Investment planning: evaluating proposals and negotiating contracts Ensure work reflects community planning principles and other relevant professional standards Technical assistance and consultation in research and data Legislative and policy analysis Writing reports and other documents Leading or supporting community and task groups including the development of community plans Program planning, design, and development Process reviews and program evaluations Designing and conducting surveys and focus groups Interpret and apply policies and procedures and applicable Federal, State and Local laws, codes, rules, and regulations Represent the County and Department in a range of settings Work in partnership with community representatives or groups, departments, and outside agencies Use computer applications and management information systems Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements Education and Experience
:
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Planning, Public Policy, Public Administration, Government, Criminal Justice, Sociology or other Social Sciences, Public Health or a directly related field AND five (5) years increasingly responsible Senior Planner experience. Two years demonstrated experience in project management;
OR,
Master's degree in Social Work, Planning, Public Policy, Public Administration, Government, Criminal Justice, Sociology or other Social Sciences, Public Health or a directly related field AND three (3) years increasingly responsible Senior Planner experience. Two years demonstrated experience in project management.
OR,
Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job. Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
None required. Preferred:
Experience with social services/health and human services (may include work, volunteer, and/or life experience) Experience with project management and oversight Experience in social services procurement and/or contract management Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of:
Project management methodologies, practices, and techniques. Public Administration and County governmental agencies, purchasing policies and practices. Human service systems and programs. Governmental agencies and relevant policies (local, state, and federal). Principles of community planning. Legislative process. Primary and secondary research methods. Performance measurement and logic models. Population characteristics and community conditions pertaining to health and human services. Grammar, punctuation, and writing style for reports and professional communications. Computer equipment and software, to include Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; knowledge of databases, statistical packages, ArcGIS, and design software can be applied. Skill in:
Developing short-range and long-range plans. Program planning, development and implementation. Planning and facilitating meetings and groups. Leadership, collaboration, and negotiation techniques. Identifying stakeholder interests, engaging in dialogue, and managing expectations. Managing projects including defining scopes of work and developing schedules, work methods, and processes for completing work, monitoring progress, and controlling quality of work. Coordinating the work of others. Effective written, verbal, and visual communication of complex information for high-level decision- making and public presentations. Effective use of finite resources. Data analysis and policy research/analysis. Setting up systems for conducting analysis and compiling for reports. Writing reports, briefs, and other documents. Ability to:
Develop plans, programs, and processes to improve existing County Services or for new County services. Provide training, guidance and feedback to team members. Reach sound conclusions and make recommendations. Manage complex projects to successful conclusion. Reason, think critically, convey complex information, and rationally influence high level decision-making. Manage time well, perform multiple tasks, and organize diverse activities. Interpret planning and program objectives to stakeholder groups and the general public. Bring together multiple viewpoints into a balanced position. Maintain appropriate records. Apply knowledge to analyses of data, policy, and processes. Compile data and write clear and comprehensive reports. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with department clientele, representatives of outside agencies, and other County employees and officials. Balance multiple roles across different functions and settings. Receive guidance from, and work collaboratively with, division leadership. Work Environment & Other Information Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 5-20 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, occasional indoor/outdoor activities, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions.
Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions. Work Hours: 8 am
- 5 pm, Monday-Friday. May work some holidays, some nights, some weekends
Location: 5325 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78751
Department:
Health & Human Services
Criminal,
Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required. This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position. Benefits Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment. FY2025 Travis County Benefit Guide
In this valuable you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.
Credit Union Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.
Deferred Compensation Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.
Direct Deposit Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.
Employee Assistance Program Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.
Employee Organizations Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.
Employee Health & Wellness Clinic Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.
Holidays An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.
Insurance Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.
The following benefits are employee paid:
Dental Vision Supplemental Life, AD&D Dependent Life Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Long Term Care
New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.
Longevity Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.
On the regular payday on or after the employee's fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.
Parking A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.
Personal Holidays Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:
January - March
3 personal holidays April - June
2 personal holidays
July - September
1 personal holiday October - December
None
New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment. Retirement Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.
Sick Leave Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.
Parental Leave Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.
Tuition Refund Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.
Vacation Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:
0 to 5 years
4.0 hours per pay period
6 to 10 years
4.5 hours per pay period
11 to 15 years
5.0 hours per pay period
16 to 20 years
5.5 hours per pay period
21 plus years
6.0 hours per pay period
Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis. Workers' Compensation The county provides all employees workers' compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work. 01
Briefly describe your experience with social services/health and human services (may include work, volunteer, and/or life experience). 02
Briefly describe your experience with project management and oversight. 03
Briefly describe your experience in social services procurement and/or contract management. Required Question