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PLANNER MANAGER

Salary

$3,888.72 - $4,616.44 Biweekly

Location

611 Walker Street

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

36921

Department

Houston Public Works

Opening Date

08/14/2025

Closing Date

9/23/2025 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

DIVISION/SECTION: Engineering/Traffic Engineering

REPORTING LOCATION: 611 Walker, 14th Floor

WORKDAYS & HOURS: *MON. - FRI., 8:00A - 5:00P

*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This posting is for a Planner Manager position within the Traffic Engineering Group in Houston Public Works (HPW). We are a small, passionate group that works to promote traffic safety on the roads in Houston so that roads are safe for all users.

We collaborate closely with many partners, including the Houston Planning and Development Department, METRO transit agency, Houston Police Department, private developers, advocacy groups, and neighborhood associations to ensure that projects are coordinated. In this role, we can have significant impacts on a wide variety of significant projects in the 4th largest city in America. We also work directly with HPW’s maintenance groups and issue work orders to them for rapid roadway improvements to operations and safety.

This position will lead efforts of a small, dynamic group that leads the Design Concept Report (DCR) process for transportation-related capital projects and mobility studies. This team provides input for small area planning & design, and streetscape and corridor planning & design.

The successful applicant will have a good understanding of transportation planning principles and increasing multimodal needs. The Planner Manager will deal extensively and work closely with representatives internal and external to the Department and City to address existing transportation issues as well as to provide input into transportation improvement projects. The successful applicant should possess the qualities of an intuitive thinker and proactive problem solver, and the ability to see the broader picture and effectively communicate ideas as well as professionally challenge others’ ideas for the benefit of the City.

More specifically, the duties of the Planner Manager will include but are not limited to:

+ Manages personnel in the review or implementation of planning programs, regulations, or ordinances.

+ Performs highly-complex professional planning projects, research, and analysis.

+ Assigns work to professional staff and ensures appropriate training is provided.

+ Serves as a liaison to a broad range of community groups, government agencies, stakeholders, and appointed or elected officials.

+ Advises various boards, commissions, elected or appointed officials, and department leadership on highly-complex planning issues.

+ Oversees the resolution of highly-complex citizen and customer issues.

+ Works closely with the public on planning programs, requirements, or ordinances.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. May require walking on rough surfaces during on-site inspections and investigations

This is a Houston Public Works Management position at the Tier II Level.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires thorough knowledge of urban planning, development, and local government policies and procedures. Knowledge of this level is typically obtained through years of experience, demonstrated understanding of personnel management, and a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Geography, Public Policy or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Ten years of progressively responsible planning experience required, with at least one year in a supervisory or project manager capacity.

A Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Geography, Public Policy or a closely related field may be substituted for two years of experience.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None.

PREFERENCES

+ Solid oral and written communication skills

+ Able to handle multiple, competing, and changing priorities

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including:

+ Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint

+ Proficiency with GIS

+ Strong interpersonal skills, team player attitude, and the ability to establish excellent working relationships at diverse levels

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None

However, the department may administer a skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: Yes

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE 28

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-6020.

If you need special services or accommodations 832-393-6020 (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Wellness

+ Supplemental Insurance

+ Life insurance

+ Long-term disability

+ Retirement pension

+ 457 deferred compensation plan

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ 10 days of vacation each year

+ 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

+ Compensable Sick Leave

+ Personal Leave

+ Flexible schedules

+ Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions

+ Professional development opportunities

+ Transportation/parking plan

+ Section 125 pretax deductions

+ Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

+ Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves

+ Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Please select the best scenario below that describes your highest level of education.

+ Less than a High School Diploma/ GED

+ High School diploma/GED

+ Associates Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Geography, Public Policy or related field

+ Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Geography, Public Policy or related field

+ Master's Degree or higher in Urban Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Geography, Public Policy or related field

02

How many years of progressively responsible planning experience do you have?

+ Less than 8 years

+ 8 - 9 years

+ 10 - 11 years

+ 12 - 13 years

+ 14 years or more

03

How many years of verifiable supervisory or project manager experience do you have?

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 - 3 years

+ 4 - 6 years

+ 7 years or more

04

Describe your experience, if any, with the following:

+ None

+ Vision Zero

+ NACTO

+ Designing multimodal safety improvements

+ Using walking, biking, or transit as transportation

+ Hosting public meetings

+ Databases and mapping

05

Describe strategies you would use to build consensus among stakeholders when developing and coordinating traffic and transportation projects.

06

What do you think is the most impactful action we could take to improve roadway safety in Houston?

07

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

+ Yes

+ No

08

What implementation strategies would you consider to more sustainably and cost-effectively manage water for the City of Houston? ("See Resume" is not an acceptable answer).

09

What city in the world appeals most to you, either to live in or to visit? What about it appeals to you? What lessons do you think Houston might take from it, or vice versa?

10

Do you have a valid/current driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question