Statewide Planning Specialist – Job ID 81215

Statewide Planning Specialist – Job ID 81215

The Statewide Planning Technical Specialist will support Planning by coordinating statewide planning responsibilities with Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and Regional Planning Organization (RPO) transportation planning activities, economic development strategies, and related multistate planning efforts. This position is responsible for collaborating with TDOT Divisions as part of a matrix organization to facilitate development of statewide planning documents.

This position supports administration of the State Planning and Research Program (SPR) (excluding Subpart B) and for ensuring compliance with federal requirements through coordination with Federal, State, and local agencies, and the general public during development of statewide planning documents. The Statewide Planning Technical Specialist has a working knowledge of TDOT Work Program development and effectively communicates project status updates as needed in support of the successful delivery of the Department’s Work Program.

The Statewide Planning Technical Specialist assists in implementing the Quality Management Program as part of the Planning Division’s activities to eliminate rework and manage risk. This position must effectively articulate project information and planning concepts through training and collaborating as part of a matrix organization.

Essential Job duties:

• Develop the Statewide Long Range Transportation Plan (SLRTP), the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), and the State Public Involvement Process consistent with Federal and State requirements in cooperation with the MPOs and RPOs and in consultation with the Tribal Governments. Update statewide planning documents consistent with requirements.
• Coordinate with the Program Development staff and others to review, update, and approval of the STIP and the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) amendments with FHWA. Ensure the STIP is fiscally constrained in nonattainment and maintenance areas in accordance with the Clean Air Act and FHWA guidance.
• Support the development of statewide and TDOT-initiated transportation plans initiated by other TDOT Teams including the Statewide Active Transportation Plan, the Multimodal Freight Plan, the Statewide Rail Plan, the Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan, the Mobility and Accessible Transportation Strategic Plan, the Statewide Management Page 1 of 3 Plan (transit) and others to ensure all plans are integrated, complimentary, and considered during the development of long-term and near-term planning and programming processes.
• Support development of statewide and TDOT-initiated regional transportation studies, including congestion analyses, traffic impact studies, corridor plans, household travel surveys, access management strategies, and others.
• Provide exceptional customer service to project stakeholders by facilitating the sharing of project information that is organized and understandable to technical staff and the general public. Exercise effective listening skills, provide prompt responses, and communicate effectively. Promote transparency, responsiveness, and clarity by removing barriers to communication and maintaining well-organized documentation.
• Implement policies, standards, guidance, and a data management system that promotes statewide uniformity and consistency of the Statewide Planning and Program Development Section deliverables. Implement records retention policies for use and compliance with Records Disposition Authorization (RDA) requirements.
• Research and implement emerging processes, procedures, and technologies that improve the efficiency, effectiveness, reliability, sustainability, and safety of TDOT’s transportation network. Stay current on national best practices, regulatory changes, and peer agency innovations.