JOB DESCRIPTION

The Systems Development Division (SDD) of the Austin Transportation and Public Works (ATPW) Department is seeking an experienced leader in the field of Transportation Planning to manage the City of Austin's Long-Range Transportation Planning Program.

This position will oversee a team of Transportation Planners working on citywide and small area transportation planning, regional coordination, and community engagement. The Program is responsible for creating and maintaining the City's transportation plan, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP), and for advancing the implementation of its policies, action items, and multimodal strategies.

The position will collaborate closely with the Capital Planning and Programming Program and the Project Development Program within SDD to advance ASMP roadway and mobility projects, guiding their planning and public engagement elements. It will also coordinate with other City departments on cross-cutting planning efforts, including Imagine Austin, and will represent the City in regional forums such as the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO).

This is a leadership role with significant responsibility for shaping Austin's long-term mobility future, fostering staff development, and ensuring that transportation planning advances community goals for safety, equity, and sustainability.