Associate Director of Transportation & Mobility

Town of Brookline•Brookline, WA

About The Position

The Town of Brookline is seeking an experienced and innovative Associate Director of Transportation & Mobility to oversee all aspects of the Towns transportation and mobility programs, development and implementation of transportation infrastructure, permitting, and use of the public right-of-way. Work associated with this includes supervisory, regulatory, planning, and technical assistance functions, and other related work as required. This position requires a team player that can work with all members of the Town staff, the Select Board, Town Meeting members and various Boards and Commissions. This individual will also be a critical member of the team while working with our partners at the MBTA, MassDOT and the State House.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in civil engineering, transportation management/planning or a related field
five plus years of progressively responsible experience in transportation/engineering, including at least two years in a municipal setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
MA Driver's License required.
strong knowledge of traffic engineering principles, design standards, and applicable federal/state regulations
proven supervisory and project management experience
excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and present technical material clearly.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead planning, design, and operations for roads, sidewalks, bike lanes, parking, and traffic control systems.
Supervise and mentor professional staff, consultants, and interns; oversee project management and ensure high-quality results.
Advance initiatives such as Complete Streets, Bicycle Network Implementation, Vision Zero, traffic calming, shared mobility programs, parking benefit districts, and permit parking.
Provide professional staff support and recommendations to the Transportation Board, Select Board, and other committees.
Oversee licensing and regulation of taxis, livery, valet, jitney, and rideshare programs.
Develop budgets, manage contracts, and pursue grants to support transportation and mobility investments.
Represent the Town with regional and state agencies, community groups, and the MBTA.
Research and implement innovative mobility solutions including EV charging, bike share, car share, and public transit partnerships.
Serve as Acting Director in the absence of the Director or Deputy Director of Engineering.