International Trade-Border Branch Manager - TPP Division - Austin, TX - (2602441)
Position Information Make an Impact on International Trade and TransportationThe International Trade & Border Transportation Branch Manager provides strategic leadership for statewide initiatives that advance freight mobility, international trade, and cross-border transportation. This highly visible role develops partnerships, shapes transportation policy, leads complex planning programs, and collaborates with public and private sector leaders to improve the efficient movement of goods and people. The position serves as a trusted advisor on trade and transportation issues, helping guide investments, planning efforts, and policies that support economic development and strengthen transportation connectivity regionally, nationally, and internationally.Stassney Campus https://youtu.be/u42vEZacDgA
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: 135,000.00
: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt
Stassney Hq - Main
6230 East Stassney Lane
Austin 78744
: Yes, 25 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 Hours a Week Location Flexibility: Onsite
Benefits and Perks At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:Retirement PlansAlternative and/or Flexible Work SchedulesPaid Leave and HolidaysHealth Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time EmployeesOn-the-Job TrainingTuition Assistance ProgramHolistic Wellness Program with Leave IncentivesCareer Development and Advancement OpportunitiesFamily-Friendly Policies and ProgramsIn 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our Total Compensation Package websiteTo view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Directs and manages a comprehensive international trade and border transportation planning program, including all transportation modes of moving people and goods by establishing and fostering international, bi-national, cross-border, cross-region/state, cross-agency, cross-sector and cross-modal coordination, collaboration, and partnerships to achieve the border-wide trade transportation vision and goals. Ensures that all of the Department's divisions and districts integrate international trade and border transportation considerations into their day-to-day business practices and seeks opportunities to promote synergies with other statewide transportation planning and policy initiatives to fully represent international trade and border transportation interests in statewide long-range transportation planning and local and regional transportation system planning. Work requires contact and coordination with public and private sector trade, logistics, freight, and border stakeholders including bi-national, national, state, local executives, and government officials, academic institutions, and other stakeholders. Reports to the Freight and International Trade Section Director. Employees at this level perform work at the highest level of discretion and independent judgment and are responsible for final outcome.Essential Duties: Directs and manages employees’ activities; and monitors and evaluates employees’ performance
Directs and manages all facets of international trade and border transportation program that involves multiple public agencies and private businesses, and ensures these programs are in concert with strategic objectives of the Department, state, and nation
Directs, coordinates and formulates international trade and border transportation policies and programs to create effective and efficient movement of goods; increasing visibility of international trade and border issues at local, regional, state, multi-state, bi-state, national, bi-national, and international levels
Develops and implements strategic business and operations plans for the Department’s activities for addressing international and bi-national trade, cross-border goods movement, multi-modal trade corridors, etc.
Advises the Section Director on the development of border and trade related-transportation vision and goals by identifying and understanding emerging trends and technology opportunities
Advises the Section Director on key events and issues affecting international trade, bi-national trade, cross-border trade transportation, border region’s issues and challenges, and trade-related transportation in the state
Serves as project manager to oversee border and trade-related transportation plans; and studies and identifies research projects, programs, or funding partnerships that enhance cross-border and international goods movement
Serves as an international trade and border multi-modal transportation planning and programming expert and technical resource and point of contact for the Department, other state agencies, regional and local agencies, districts, and the public
Analyzes international, bi-national, national, multi-state, bi-state, state, regional, and local transportation modal and logistics systems, transportation, land use and distribution policies; and legislations that affect and advance international trade and transportation issues, cross-border goods movement, and multi-modal trade corridors issues
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: Education:Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline.
Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum QualificationsExperience:6 years of experience in multi-modal goods movement planning, international trade, or international border-transportation experience
Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent
Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Must have three (3) years supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for
supervisory/managerial experience.
Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Preferred Qualifications: Experience leading transportation planning, freight mobility, logistics, international trade, or border transportation programs at the regional, state, national, or international level.Competencies: Extensive knowledge of:The relationship of international trade to economic development, transportation, environment, and communities
Transportation planning, programming, project development, design; and funding processes and mechanisms
Concepts and practices of international trade, international border, cross-border goods movement, transportation issues, and freight movementExpert skill in:Establishing, building, and maintaining effective relationships with a broad range of stakeholders in order to advance
international trade, border, and transportation issues; and to foster information exchange Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
Standing-prolonged periods of time
Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading Conditions of Employment: Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.
: Plan/Aviation/Pub Trans/Legis
: Full-time
: Regular
: Standard
: Manager
: Sep 22, 2026, 5:43:58 PM
: Oct 8, 2026, 4:59:00 AM
State Job Title/s: Director II State Job Code/s: 1621
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Applicant Information The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.Additional Applicant Information
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