Regional Transportation Planner II, or III - TPP Division - Austin, TX

TxDOT seeks individual with solid skills in travel demand modeling to support Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and TxDOT Districts statewide in the development and application of travel demand models and long-range planning and policy management.  Collaborate with multi-disciplined teams from local, state, and federal levels to support transportation planning in Texas.  The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience in the development of model networks, demographic data, and have experience in the calibration and validation of travel demand models.   
Planner will also assist and guide MPOs with their planning, programming, and policy initiatives. Work includes periodic site visits to assigned MPOs, evaluating federal and state required planning documents and annual reports, including but not limited to the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), Annual Project Listing, and Congestion Management strategies.  Work also includes close coordination with MPO and Federal Highway staff, tracking federal funds expenditures and balances, evaluating processes with an eye towards improving efficiency and customer service, and leading the work of others.  
TxDOT's Stassney Campus is a modern and collaborative work environment that includes food and beverage amenities, a fitness center with shower facilities, and outdoor trail and leisure space.

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Planner II - B20 Salary Range $60,000.00 - $75,000.00
Planner III - B22 Salary Range $70,000.00 - $85,000.00

****The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.