Texas Department of Transportation
Director of Transportation Planning and Development (TP&D) - Atlanta, TX
Texas Department of Transportation, Atlanta, Texas, United States, 75551
Director of Transportation Planning and Development (TP&D) – Atlanta, TX
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, advanced project development, transportation management systems, design and right‑of‑way programs. Reports to the District Engineer and 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 district’s consultant contract selection and administration.
Coordinates the preparation of the district Annual Letting Plan, summary reports of contract letting schedules and the planning status for all district projects.
Coordinates transportation planning and development matters with the Area Engineers, adjacent districts, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, and other entities.
Directs the implementation of an action plan for all project planning in the district and participates in the preparation of the Unified Transportation Plan, long‑range and short‑range transportation plans, and development of the Transportation Improvement Program.
Responsible for the Bridge Inspection Program.
Oversees advance planning programs, environmental studies, public meetings and hearings, utility adjustments and relocations, and all design and plan preparation for the district.
Represents the district at state and local levels and advises local officials and the public concerning proposed project development.
Oversees district administration of state and federal grants program projects.
Participates in development of budgets and monitors expenditures.
Prepares and secures execution of agreements and related correspondence.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related science (bachelor’s or higher degree accepted by TX PELS).
Experience: 7 years transportation engineering, planning, design, ROW acquisition (full time or prorated part‑time equivalent acceptable). Related graduate‑level education may substitute for experience on a year‑for‑year basis. Must have 3 years managerial/supervisory experience.
Licenses and Certifications
Valid driver’s license; this position requires driving a state vehicle.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
Professional engineers licensed in another state must satisfy Texas requirements within six (6) months of hire and sign an agreement as a condition of employment.
Competencies
Knowledge of applicable plans, specifications, estimates preparation, review, and compliance requirements.
Demographic analysis.
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Skills
Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy and results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks.
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities.
Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating, and reviewing the work of professional, administrative, and technical employees.
Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems.
Attributes
Manages financial and personnel resources to achieve individual and organizational goals.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
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: work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.
Conditions of Employment
Read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.
Must pass a drug test prior to employment; this is a safety impact position and will be subject to random drug testing. The Department of Transportation’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
Benefits and Perks
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.
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 Act of 1990.
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Essential Duties
Coordinates the district’s consultant contract selection and administration.
Coordinates the preparation of the district Annual Letting Plan, summary reports of contract letting schedules and the planning status for all district projects.
Coordinates transportation planning and development matters with the Area Engineers, adjacent districts, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, and other entities.
Directs the implementation of an action plan for all project planning in the district and participates in the preparation of the Unified Transportation Plan, long‑range and short‑range transportation plans, and development of the Transportation Improvement Program.
Responsible for the Bridge Inspection Program.
Oversees advance planning programs, environmental studies, public meetings and hearings, utility adjustments and relocations, and all design and plan preparation for the district.
Represents the district at state and local levels and advises local officials and the public concerning proposed project development.
Oversees district administration of state and federal grants program projects.
Participates in development of budgets and monitors expenditures.
Prepares and secures execution of agreements and related correspondence.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related science (bachelor’s or higher degree accepted by TX PELS).
Experience: 7 years transportation engineering, planning, design, ROW acquisition (full time or prorated part‑time equivalent acceptable). Related graduate‑level education may substitute for experience on a year‑for‑year basis. Must have 3 years managerial/supervisory experience.
Licenses and Certifications
Valid driver’s license; this position requires driving a state vehicle.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
Professional engineers licensed in another state must satisfy Texas requirements within six (6) months of hire and sign an agreement as a condition of employment.
Competencies
Knowledge of applicable plans, specifications, estimates preparation, review, and compliance requirements.
Demographic analysis.
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Skills
Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy and results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks.
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities.
Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating, and reviewing the work of professional, administrative, and technical employees.
Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems.
Attributes
Manages financial and personnel resources to achieve individual and organizational goals.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
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: work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.
Conditions of Employment
Read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.
Must pass a drug test prior to employment; this is a safety impact position and will be subject to random drug testing. The Department of Transportation’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
Benefits and Perks
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.
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 Act of 1990.
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