All proposed development in the City of Austin must go through an application and approval process. The Austin Transportation & Public Works Department is responsible for reviewing those proposed developments for compliance with the applicable transportation-related items within City code and ordinances. Under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment, this position will perform highly complex engineering functions that include all aspects of transportation planning and engineering associated with zoning cases for new developments or redevelopments, site plans for new developments or redevelopments, planned unit developments (PUDs), and any other type of form of developments or re-developments. This position will lead and supervise a team of engineers and planners working in transportation development projects within the City of Austin.
Typical development projects include some form of: multi-modal Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA), Active Modes Analysis, Transportation Demand Management assessments and planning, Transit Connectivity Analysis, Site Planning and Driveway considerations, Access Management, code compliance, and traffic safety analysis.
This position will lead the following duties for the City of Austin:
1. Supervision: oversee a team of engineers and planners; lead the team in resolution of more challenging transportation planning and engineering issues associated with new development proposals.
2. Public Interface: represent Austin Transportation and Public Works department at Boards & Commissions, City Council meetings, neighborhood meetings; respond to the stakeholders in written and verbal communication.
3. Customer Service: oversee customer service in relation to transportation development services; negotiate with developers/ applicants and land development attorneys on transportation improvements based on multimodal TIAs and other transportation studies; assist with implementing the Street Impact Fee.
4. Coordination: lead coordination of transportation development projects with other agencies, City Departments and Divisions i.e. TxDOT, Travis County, Development Services Department (DSD), and other divisions within Austin Transportation and Public Works Department.
5. Development of Policies and Guidelines: lead development of policies, guidelines and standard operating procedures for efficient coordination and better customer service on development proposals and related transportation issues.
The ideal candidate will have the following abilities and skills:
- Ability to provide technical input and strategic direction to multiple work teams by coordinating across Austin Transportation and Public Works divisions, other departments, contractors, external stakeholders, and partner agencies.
- Skills in effective written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders, including meetings and public events including municipal boards, commissions, and councils.
- Problem-solving skills with internal and external members to accomplish organizational goals.
- Organizational skills to manage and monitor multiple transportation development projects.
- Computer skills such programs such as Microsoft Projects, Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Synchro, etc.
Watch the video linked below to learn more about Austin Transportation and Public Works and its role in the region’s mobility landscape.
Inside TPW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu4fqWGoH0E
Working for the City of Austin provides a number health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. For more information on City of Austin Benefits click here!
Regarding your Application:
A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Please list your complete employment history (to include all job duties responsibilities and employment dates) on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (e.g., “see resume” or “see Linked In Profile”). Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.
Assessment:
This position may require a skills assessment.
Close Job Posting:
Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days.
90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:
This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other sections within the Division. Decisions on assigned section will be made at the time of hire based on business needs.
Austin Transportation and Public Works positions are not at 100% remote operation.
Video Conferencing Software Technology:
Austin Transportation Department uses the communication platform, Microsoft Teams, to conduct virtual interviews.