Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 13493
Department: Engineering Department
Opening Date: 08/29/2024
Closing Date: 9/30/2024 11:59 PM Central
Position Description Position Overview: Manage planning staff, projects, and consultants in successful completion of planning projects conducted in Harris County Engineering Department including Harris County Transportation Plan, safety studies, multimodal transportation plans, resiliency plans, parks master plans, infrastructure needs assessments, neighborhood plans, impact studies of construction projects, performance measurement, etc.
- Research and lead development of planning tools and datasets related to transportation planning, infrastructure needs assessments, and performance measurement related to Engineering Department.
- Manage relationships with key stakeholders and conduct or participate in public engagement activities.
- Prepare planning information and effectively communicate that information to external and internal audiences orally, in writing, and in presentations.
- Manage and work collaboratively with team, department, and county staff.
- Lead planning staff and projects that improve mobility, safety, multimodal connections, quality of life, parks and recreational amenities, infrastructure, and resiliency in Harris County.
- Development of project scopes of work.
- Work with project teams including internal and/or external team members.
- Data analysis using tools such as excel, ArcGIS, and other programs.
- Development and/or review of report content and project recommendations.
- Assist and coordinate on stakeholder and public involvement.
- Development and management of project budget and timeline.
- Work with consultant teams in implementation of planning projects other duties as assigned, including special tasks involved in conducting planning and infrastructure needs assessments.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employerhttps://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate. RequirementsEducation- Bachelor's degree in city planning, Civil Engineering, or an applicable academic discipline or related Field of study.
Experience- Five (5) years of county, city, regional planning experience
Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSAs)- Experience in development of county, city, corridor, transportation plans, multimodal and access management.
- plans, congestion management, safety, parks, resiliency, or bicycle-pedestrian plans
- Experience in project management contracts for transportation planning studies.
- Experience with ArcGIS
- Strong communication and presentation skills
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation
but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
PreferencesEducation- Master's Degree in City Planning, Civil Engineering or an applicable academic discipline or related field of study.
Experience- Seven (7) years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school or in job related duties.
General InformationPosition Type, and Typical Hours of Work:Full-Time | Regular | 40 hours per week.
Hybrid schedule: Three days in the office and two days working from home.
Subject to early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays at times, depending upon the project or workload.
Salary: Commensurate with experience, based on 26 pay periods.
Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure: Most assignments will be performed in an office, meeting, or operations command center environment, but some field work may be required. May be required to work extended work hours during activation of disaster recovery operations for an unspecified length of time (varies based on the extent of the event).
This position requires bending, stooping, and lifting to 25 lbs., frequent walking, standing, sitting, reaching, and ascending/descending stairs.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
FEATURED BENEFITS: Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
Wellness.
Professional development opportunity.
Flexible spending account.
457 deferred compensation plans.
Retirement pension (TCDRS).
Transportation assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program).
Disability and life insurance.
Harris County is a Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.BENEFITSHarris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered
only to employees in
regular (full-time) positions:
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
- Accrual rates increase based on years of service
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
- Professional development opportunities
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
- Healthcare Reimbursement Account
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
- Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
- Flexible schedule (varies by department)
- Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website: 01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.
- High School or GED diploma
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
- None of the above
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How many years of county, city, regional planning experience do you have?
- less than 2 years
- 2 years - 4 years
- 5 years
- 5+ years
- None of the above
03
Do you have experience with ArcGIS?
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Do you have experience in project management contracts for transportation planning studies?
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For this position, a valid Texas Driver's License is necessary. Please choose the option that best describes your situation:(Please be sure to include all related details in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application.)
- Yes, I currently hold a valid Texas Driver's License.
- Yes, I possess a valid Out-of-State Driver's License, but I am aware that I must acquire a valid Texas Driver's License before the start date.
- No, I do not currently have a driver's license, but I commit to obtaining one before the start date.
- No, I do not currently have a valid driver's license.
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