Planner III - Road & Bridge
Job Summary
Reporting directly to Division Director or Supervising Planner, responsible for the development and planning of transportation systems and asset management for the Williamson County Department of Infrastructure. Level III of V in Planners.
About the Role
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Generates, processes and reviews contracts and technical specification documents related to roadway building plans and projects implemented by the department
Creates, prepares, and reviews various presentations, visual aids and other preparation documents associated with strategic and technical and business development planning
Manages various databases including the upkeep of the Asset GIS database and collaborates with the County Auditor’s Office
Maintains and updates subdivision and development GIS data, GIS systems and software
Prepares bid documents and collaborates with internal and external professionals to draft and approve terms and conditions for specific projects
Assists in annual budget process by collaborating with department leadership on Capital Improvement Project costs, and other departmental cost for budget development
Assists in preparation of Commissioner Court agenda items
Organizes and participates in predevelopment meetings and coordinates work program preparations
Coordinates and aids with municipalities and other county agencies on various planning projects and contracts
Performs pavement field evaluations and compiles and reviews pavement evaluation data
Collaborates with engineers and presents technical engineering concepts to the public
Aids in the development and implementation of the Williamson County Long Range Transportation Plan
Develops GIS (Geographic Information Systems) maps and land usage reports
Provides statistical data and project assistant to engineering staff
Analyzes subdivision plats, construction plans, permits and compliance measures for various Land Development and Road & Bridge projects
Aids with the implementation of subdivision amendments regulations
Completes various plans revisions before and during implementation of projects
Assists with coordination of safety projects
Monitors various project budgets and conducts project budget audits
Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
Performs special duties as assigned
Organizational Relationships
Reports directly to – Division Director or Supervising Planner
Direct Reports – No
Physical Demands
Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying
Position involves safely operating a motor vehicle
Environmental Factors
Indoor and outdoor work in all environments, including inclement weather
Exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes, bacteria, fungus, and high noise levels
Regular travel between work sites as required
Irregular Hours
Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related field AND five (5) years of planning experience including GIS and transportation planning experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of ArcGIS software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Three (3) years of subdivision and land development experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a related field
- Six (6) years of transportation planning experience
- Prior experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
- American Concrete Institute Fundamentals of Concrete
- Asphalt Institute Level 1 B Inspector Certification
- GISP (Geographic Information Systems Professional) Certification
- CFM (Certified Floodplain Manager) and Stormwater Certification
- American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification
Employment Testing
- To be determined based on post-offer pre-employment screening requirements
Supplemental Information
- To be determined based on Williamson County policies and procedures