Assistant Director - Transportation Planning & Traffic Engineering

Loudoun County Government•Leesburg, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Transportation & Capital Infrastructure is seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Director to lead the Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering (TPTE) division. This division encompasses a broad range of transportation functions, such as utilizing data collection to formulate recommendations and strategies for capital investment in transportation related projects within the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP); short and long range transportation planning; land use application referrals for the transportation discipline; managing traffic data collection; operational studies and analysis; community concern communications; grant applications and regional coordination; bicycle and pedestrian mobility projects; written and oral presentations of department recommendations to the Board of Supervisors and various Committees; traffic calming, warrant analysis (signal and stop-control), intersection justification reports and other operational related evaluations; the review of land development applications including traffic impact statements to verify that traffic impacts are mitigated appropriately; and transportation travel demand modeling. This position will develop and maintain standardized systems for data collection and performance metrics to assess projects for potential inclusion in the CIP. Analyze data and present findings to recommend the best investment strategies for infrastructure projects, such as roads, intersections, sidewalks and trails, as well as Board member initiatives. Coordinate with regional transportation agencies and neighboring jurisdictions on plans, studies, and funding. Lead and manage a team of planning, engineering, and project management professionals. Coordinate the procurement of professional services contracts. Advise Department and County Leadership on policy matters. Coordinate with other county departments for planning and zoning requirements, land use, GIS, and mapping. Routinely update the Countywide Transportation Plan. Evaluate and coordinate transportation grant funding with project schedules. Manage and coordinate emergency or ad hoc projects designated by the Director. Provide strategic planning for the department’s TPTE long and short-term goals and objectives. Prepare presentations and routinely present to the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, and other public forums on a wide variety of transportation matters. Employ exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to engage with stakeholders, community members, and decision-makers. Facilitate collaborative discussions, address concerns, and foster consensus among diverse groups. Maintain a professional work environment in accordance with County policies and procedures. Foster a divisional culture of efficiency, continuous improvement, and collaboration.

Requirements

A proven track record of success in leading and managing a team of professionals in the transportation planning and traffic engineering industries.
Advanced technical expertise within the transportation industry; able to provide hands-on direct guidance to a team of technical professionals.
Robust experience in transportation planning and capital investment prioritization strategies.
The ability to standardize traffic planning and studies processes and procedures.
Knowledge of the theory, principles, practices and techniques of transportation planning, multi-modal systems and traffic engineering operations, including the ability to solve all common and unusual problems encountered, as well as developing models to forecast traffic demand.
Knowledge of all applicable Federal, State and local laws, codes and ordinances.
The ability to analyze unusual circumstances, variations in approach, and incomplete or conflicting information, and defend and negotiate recommendations concerning road safety issues.
The ability to analyze conflicts and facilitate resolutions.
The ability to develop programmatic and administrative management plans and employee performance standards.
The ability to determine best use of human, fiscal and material resources.
The ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, County and State officials, contractors and the general public.
The ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to prioritize work for self and staff and manage multiple projects and tasks.
Master’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Planning, Engineering or related field with at least five (5) years of directly related, progressively responsible work experience including three (3) years in a supervisory or management role, preferably in a government setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Candidates must hold a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Experience in local government is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain standardized systems for data collection and performance metrics to assess projects for potential inclusion in the CIP.
Analyze data and present findings to recommend the best investment strategies for infrastructure projects, such as roads, intersections, sidewalks and trails, as well as Board member initiatives.
Coordinate with regional transportation agencies and neighboring jurisdictions on plans, studies, and funding.
Lead and manage a team of planning, engineering, and project management professionals.
Coordinate the procurement of professional services contracts.
Advise Department and County Leadership on policy matters.
Coordinate with other county departments for planning and zoning requirements, land use, GIS, and mapping.
Routinely update the Countywide Transportation Plan.
Evaluate and coordinate transportation grant funding with project schedules.
Manage and coordinate emergency or ad hoc projects designated by the Director.
Provide strategic planning for the department’s TPTE long and short-term goals and objectives.
Prepare presentations and routinely present to the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, and other public forums on a wide variety of transportation matters.
Employ exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to engage with stakeholders, community members, and decision-makers.
Facilitate collaborative discussions, address concerns, and foster consensus among diverse groups.
Maintain a professional work environment in accordance with County policies and procedures.
Foster a divisional culture of efficiency, continuous improvement, and collaboration.