Under general direction from the Public Works Director, to manage and direct the planning, implementation, and administration of various transportation planning, parking, transit, funding programs, and projects; analyze and prepare policy recommendations on complex transportation matters; and perform related duties as required.

 Distinguishing Characteristics

This position is classified as Management At-Will and is responsible for overseeing city-wide efforts across all City departments. Also acts as a liaison to the community and various stakeholder and provider groups.

Examples of Duties and Essential Functions

• Plans, administers, and directs the City's transportation planning, parking, transit, and funding programs; 
• Provides assistance to Community Development in the development and preparation of the General Plan;
• Provides long-range and short-range transportation planning policy, and directs specific transportation and transit capital projects and programs to implement the City's transportation objectives outlined in these plans and policy documents; 
• Confers with representatives of other City departments and other public agencies as needed; 
• Oversees and manages the planning and administration of various transportation infrastructure and transit projects funded by local, regional, and federal transportation funds; 
• Monitors compliance with federal, state, and local government in the area of transportation planning, transit program, and parking management administration;
• Develops the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for transportation projects;
• Manages mobility and transportation infrastructure operational projects and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects;
• Manages program and project budgets and recommends adjustments as required; 
• Serves as the City's transportation liaison to local, state, and federal agencies and groups; 
• Conducts negotiations with cities and regional transit operators regarding coordination and duplication of transit services; 
• Prepares complex reports and other written correspondence; 
• Develops and delivers presentations to boards, commissions, City Council, and the public; represents the City in all matters related to the City's transportation, transit, and parking programs; 
• Oversees various contract transportation services; oversees all marketing, outreach, and other public information efforts related to transportation programs and projects; 
• Directs the review of project and program environmental impact reports (EIR) and environmental review, transportation and parking studies, land use, and transportation plans, parking management programs, and transportation mitigation measures for effects and/or consistency with City transportation policy; 
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates employees; makes effective recommendations regarding hiring, promotions, and transfers; 
• Effectively recommends disciplinary action as needed, up to and including termination; drives on City business.

Education/Experience:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering, traffic/transportation engineering or electrical engineering, transportation, urban or regional planning, public policy, business administration or a related field. Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in transportation or public works, public-sector management or a closely related field with a minimum of three (3) years at the supervisory level.

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of transportation operations, planning and engineering, including project delivery, applicable design guidelines, industry standards, and multimodal planning practices. Principles and practices of contract administration and project management. Principles of personnel management, training and evaluation. Budget development, implementation, and administration. Principles and practices of customer service and community engagement. Work place safety principles, practices and procedures. Computer systems and software applications.

Ability to:

Plan, organize, direct and coordinate a variety of transportation planning and engineering, project, program, maintenance, and operational activities to meet City needs. Supervise, train, coach and evaluate staff. Prepare clear and concise reports on topics of complex or technical nature, correspondence and other written materials. Interface effectively with other departments, elected officials, the public, and other agencies. Analyze complex technical and administrative problems, evaluate alternative solutions, and recommend or adopt effective courses of action. Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards and internal controls. Manage and coordinate multiple concurrent projects, programs or activities. Communicate effectively orally and in writing; make presentations to diverse audiences of various sizes; Prepare, implement, and administer budgets. Utilize a computer system and software applications. Establish and maintain effective working relationships in the performance of assigned duties.

Special Requirements:

Valid California Driver's License throughout the tenure of employment. Engineering licenses and certifications from professional organizations are highly desirable.