Director, Statewide Planning

NEWJERSEY DEPARTMENTOF TRANSPORTATION

POSTING #: 25-00232

TITLE: Senior Executive Service (Director)

ISSUE DATE: 11/14/2025

CLOSING DATE: 11/28/2025

DIVISION: Statewide Planning

LOCATION: Ewing

UNIT: Director

RANGE: M 98

SALARY: $176,421.50

POSITION: One (1)

WORK WEEK: 35 Hours

OFFICE DESCRIPTION

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is accepting applications for the position of director, Division of Statewide Planning. Under the direction of the Assistant Commissioner of Statewide Planning, Safety and Capital Investment, the Director is responsible for overseeing and managing the efforts of the division which is comprised of The Bureau of Statewide Strategies, and The Bureau of Research, Innovation and Information Transfer.

The Bureau of Statewide Strategies spearheads various strategically important initiatives for the Department including the State Long Range Transportation Plan, the Transportation Asset Management Plan, the Statewide Freight Plan, and Bicycle and Pedestrian planning. The Bureau also focuses on mobility planning, livable community initiatives, air quality analysis, and the Transit Village Program. Additionally, the Bureau manages the State Planning and Research Program.

The Bureau of Research, Innovation and Information Transfer oversee NJDOT's Research and Oversight Committee through the facilitation of research and implementation of activities for NJDOT, New Jersey Transit, and others. Additionally, the Bureau coordinates with the Transportation Research Board, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, National Corporation of Highway Research Program, and national surveys by involvement in committees, events, and activities. The Bureau administers the Department's technology and knowledge transfer programs and the Local Technical Assistance Program.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Director position will report directly to the Assistant Commissioner of Statewide Planning, Safety, and Capital Investment.

Responsibilities will include:

• Provide leadership and focus to ensure successful completion of the department's planning activities and required planning documents.

• Lead Bureau managers to establish, monitor, and adapt business unit strategic goals and objectives that achieve the mission of department and the goals and objectives of the Commissioner and the Administration.

• Identify issues and propose resolutions related to policy, program delivery, technology, and human resource concerns.

• Support the technical and professional development of all staff. Support department recruitment, retention, and internal capacity building activities.

• Develop and maintain internal and external partnerships as necessary to deliver the mission of the Department and Division.

• Oversee the development and implementation of various planning and programming documents falling under the purview of the Division.

• Remain current on transportation industry legislation, trends, innovations, and news. In response, develop and recommend actions that proactively place the department in the best possible position to achieve policy goals, minimize risks, and capitalize on opportunities.

• Speak on behalf of the Assistant Commissioner and/or Department at functions. Respond to external inquiries, prepare correspondence, hold teleconferences, and attend/lead meetings as directed as necessary.

Preferred Skills

Customer Focused: Considers, prioritizes, and takes quick action on the needs of both internal and external customers.

Forward Thinking: Anticipates the implications and consequences of situations and take appropriate actions to be prepared for possible contingencies; anticipates and prepares for future developments.

Fosters Teamwork: Interest, skill, and success in getting people to work together cooperatively; gives honest and constructive feedback; reinforces team member contributions; enlists active participation of team members.

Upholds Ethical and Integrity standards: Responsible, reliable, and trustworthy; respects the confidentiality of information or concern shared by others; honest and forthright; conforms to accepted standards of conduct.

Program Management: Knowledge of principles of governmental program management; ability to assimilate and evaluate technical and procedural input from various sources; develop alternative courses of action and make recommendations relating to NJDOT; familiarity with the assigned responsibilities of the office; related to department goals; objectives; policies and standards; and initiate measures to remedy deficiencies when appropriate; ability to manage and provide leadership support to ensure the continued development and improvement of workflow within NJDOT.

Supervisory: Experience in planning, assigning, and monitoring the daily activities of lower - level professional and technical staff; assessing their performance; providing opportunities for improvement and continued success; managing and resolving disciplinary matters.

Communication: Ability to communicate well in writing and orally; ability to give feedback and be receptive to feedback received; ability to keep others in the Division and other functional units informed as appropriate.

Organization: Ability to use resources efficiently and effectively; manage time, energy and workspace well; ability to accomplish all assigned tasks successfully, maintain an orderly workspace; meet deadlines and communicate well with the team.

Contract Oversight & Grants Management: Familiarity with contract oversight, funds/grants management, funding sources, cost principles, project management, and federal regulatory compliance.

Policy& Procedures: Develop procedures and policy transmittals; promote standardization, administrative and cost efficiency, accountability, and integrity in the contracting and/or grant process; analyze new legislation and regulations regarding contract/grant operations of the agency.

Decision Making: Makes critical and timely decisions; take charge; supports appropriate risk; risk analysis; makes challenging and appropriate decisions.

Changes & Problem Resolution: Interprets and resolves disputes; investigate disputes and appeals; change orders; review, audit and resolve discrepancies in consultant and contractor invoices; monitor vendors and other contractors for compliance with contract requirements.

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required.

• An advanced degree in planning, management, administration, or other relevant field is preferred.

• Holding AICP Certification with the American Institute of Certified Planners and being a New Jersey licensed Professional Planner (PP) is preferred.

Experience: Ten (10) years of supervisory/managerial experience and a variety of management experiences and organizational responsibilities supervising large multi-disciplinary groups, projects, or planning initiatives, multiple teams, and complex funding programs. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing federal and state funding programs, be skilled in the discharge of challenging daily activities and be adaptable at managing financial and human resources.

For more information regarding this position, please refer to: http://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/62304.htm

BENEFITS PACKAGE

As a NJ State Department, NJDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health Care (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care)

• Pension

• Deferred Compensation

• 13 paid holidays

• Benefit Leave (12 vacation days, 15 sick days and 3 administrative days)

• Training & Tuition Aid Opportunities

TO APPLY You must apply through the NJDOT website at: https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/about/employ/openings.shtm

Submit a complete packet by the closing date that includes the following documents:

- NJ State Application for Employment (Application and instructions can be found at link above)

- Letter of interest

- Current resume

- Copy of unofficial transcript OR foreign degree evaluation

Proof of Degree: You must provide transcript or evaluation of your UNDERGRADUATE degree. Foreign degree evaluation must be evaluated by a USA recognized evaluation service and include your course - by - course evaluation.

IMPORTANTNOTES

Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. NJDOT does not provide sponsorship or accept student OPT/CPT program, F1 or H1B work authorization visas.

Residency: All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011 have one year from the date of appointment to establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14 - 7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the "New Jersey First Act."

Current State employees: Any appointments made that involve movement may result in a forfeiture of rights to any promotional lists in their former unit.

NJDOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email dot - hr.ada@dot.nj.gov. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case - by - case basis.

SAME APPLICANTS: If you are under the NJ "SAME" program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit their Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml , email: SAME@csc.nj.gov , or call CSC 609 - 292 - 4144, option 3.

New Jersey Is An Equal Opportunity Employer