Texas Department of Transportation
District Advance Transportation Planning Director
Texas Department of Transportation, Beaumont, Texas, us, 77726
District Advance Transportation Planning Director
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Oversees the development of transportation planning functions in a district. Reports to the Director of Transportation Planning and Development, Deputy District Engineer and District Engineer. Manages a group of technical, professional, and clerical employees engaged in transportation planning activities. Work requires contact with government officials and the public. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct responsibility for the work product. Responsibilities
Coordinates with staff engineers regarding planning operations as they relate to administration, programming, design, construction, right of way and maintenance. Develops and monitors the transportation planning budget. Oversees data collection, analyses, forecasts and plan development. 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/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. Responsible for the advanced transportation planning program in a district. Serves as a liaison with local officials and the public concerning proposed project development and planning. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Education
Bachelor's degree in Transportation Planning, Public Transportation, Engineering. Work Experience
5 years Transportation Planning (experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated equivalent). Relevant work experience may be substituted for a degree on a year-for-year basis or related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis. Supervisory Experience
Must have three years supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience. Licenses and Certifications
Valid driver’s license at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Competencies
Applicable analysis methodologies Forecasting methodologies Applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems State, county and local government operations and metropolitan planning organizations or regional mobility authorities affecting highway and transportation development operations Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities Environmental laws, regulations and mitigation requirements pertaining to natural resources Physical Requirements
Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs Standing for prolonged periods Repetitive motion—substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers Close Visual Acuity—data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading Conditions of Employment
Please read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT). Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing. 49 CFR Part 40 regulations apply; medical marijuana is not authorized as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result. Position Information
Are you driven by the challenge of shaping how people move through cities and rural communities? Do you thrive at the intersection of innovation, strategy, and public service? If so, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on the transportation landscape of our state. If so, then TxDOT's Beaumont District might be the place for you! As the
Advance Transportation Planning Director , you’ll lead the ATP section within the Transportation Planning & Development (TP&D) team. You’ll guide planners responsible for crafting multi-modal transportation plans across urban centers and rural regions, including highways, bike paths, transit corridors, and freight routes. Salary
District Advance Transportation Planning Director (B28): $92,600 - $156,612/yearly Job Details
Schedule: Full-time | Employee Status: Regular | Job Type: Standard | Job Level: Manager Job Posting: Oct 20, 2025 State Job Title: Director III Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
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District Advance Transportation Planning Director
role at
Texas Department of Transportation . Overview
Oversees the development of transportation planning functions in a district. Reports to the Director of Transportation Planning and Development, Deputy District Engineer and District Engineer. Manages a group of technical, professional, and clerical employees engaged in transportation planning activities. Work requires contact with government officials and the public. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct responsibility for the work product. Responsibilities
Coordinates with staff engineers regarding planning operations as they relate to administration, programming, design, construction, right of way and maintenance. Develops and monitors the transportation planning budget. Oversees data collection, analyses, forecasts and plan development. 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/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. Responsible for the advanced transportation planning program in a district. Serves as a liaison with local officials and the public concerning proposed project development and planning. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Education
Bachelor's degree in Transportation Planning, Public Transportation, Engineering. Work Experience
5 years Transportation Planning (experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated equivalent). Relevant work experience may be substituted for a degree on a year-for-year basis or related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis. Supervisory Experience
Must have three years supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience. Licenses and Certifications
Valid driver’s license at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Competencies
Applicable analysis methodologies Forecasting methodologies Applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems State, county and local government operations and metropolitan planning organizations or regional mobility authorities affecting highway and transportation development operations Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities Environmental laws, regulations and mitigation requirements pertaining to natural resources Physical Requirements
Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs Standing for prolonged periods Repetitive motion—substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers Close Visual Acuity—data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading Conditions of Employment
Please read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT). Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing. 49 CFR Part 40 regulations apply; medical marijuana is not authorized as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result. Position Information
Are you driven by the challenge of shaping how people move through cities and rural communities? Do you thrive at the intersection of innovation, strategy, and public service? If so, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on the transportation landscape of our state. If so, then TxDOT's Beaumont District might be the place for you! As the
Advance Transportation Planning Director , you’ll lead the ATP section within the Transportation Planning & Development (TP&D) team. You’ll guide planners responsible for crafting multi-modal transportation plans across urban centers and rural regions, including highways, bike paths, transit corridors, and freight routes. Salary
District Advance Transportation Planning Director (B28): $92,600 - $156,612/yearly Job Details
Schedule: Full-time | Employee Status: Regular | Job Type: Standard | Job Level: Manager Job Posting: Oct 20, 2025 State Job Title: Director III Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Business Development and Sales Industries: Government Administration We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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