Program Consultant - Systems Development

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Program Consultant - Systems Development

City of Austin Austin, Texas, United States

Job Description:

Program Consultant - Systems Development

Description

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By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country.

Job Description:

Purpose:

Under very limited direction while working independently, carry out very complex urban planning duties for the City.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:


Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

May be responsible for the full range of supervisory activities: selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.


Minimum Qualifications:


Preferred Qualifications


Notes to Candidate:

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.

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
*Hours may vary depending on departmental needs and initiatives.

Location:

5202 Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78741

Salary Range:

$94,057.60 - $122,262.40

Essential Employee:

This position is considered an “Essential” role and is essential to the operations of the City based on the preparation, response, and recovery phase of extraordinary situations or emergency conditions. As an employee that has been designated as “Essential” the expectation will be to work at a designated work site during declared extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to serve the community.

This position is considered “Essential” to maintain critical operations and core services. Essential Employees during emergencies play a role in ensuring the public health, safety, and welfare of our community and ensuring City operations continue.

Critical Employee:

This position is considered a “Critical” role and is critical to the operations of the City based on the preparation, response, and recovery phase of extraordinary situations or emergency conditions. Critical employees are necessary and vital to support City and department operation. Critical employee schedules may be modified based on extraordinary situations or emergency conditions. If the employee is authorized to telework, the employee may be required to telework on a day they are normally at their designated work site.

Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

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EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

Closing Date/Time: 2025-10-14
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