Transportation and Public Works Director

City of Groveland•Groveland, FL

About The Position

Senior management position administering multiple municipal programs, supervising staff, managing consultant contracts, and coordinating with multiple departments on the development of the annual five-year Capital Improvements Program. The Director plans and implements assigned programs and manages transportation planning and capital improvements, multimodal transportation, city fleet maintenance, storm water, and contracts for utility operations and solid waste collection and disposal. The position coordinates transportation projects with local, county, state, and federal agencies; oversees applicable grant applications, administration, reporting, audits, and reviews; prepares and administers budgets; and represents the Department or City at meetings, public events, and presentations. It also provides engineering support coordination across City departments and may support disaster preparation or recovery as designated in the City Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. The role primarily works in an office setting, with possible field exposure and work outside normal business hours.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in urban or regional planning, transportation planning, public administration, environmental science, engineering, or a closely related field.
Five years of progressively responsible transportation planning experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license; applicants with a valid out-of-state license must obtain a Florida license within ten days of employment.
Knowledge of public planning principles and accepted practices; planning data collection and analysis; planning reports and statistical studies; level-of-service analysis; bicycle and pedestrian planning; transit planning; urban transportation planning and modeling; access management; congestion management; transportation demand management; transportation improvement programs; capital improvement programs; MPO processes; comprehensive planning processes; and GIS.
Ability to operate a personal computer and word-processing and presentation programs.
Analytical, oral, and written communication skills; interpersonal competence; and sensitivity to social and political environments.
Ability to interpret current legislation, rules, and regulations relating to planning and related programs; establish and maintain effective working relationships with community, state, and federal officials; and accomplish work with limited supervision.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including walking, standing, lifting and carrying 25 pounds and over, and operating equipment.

Responsibilities

Administer the City's transportation planning programs and manage its multimodal Transportation Program.
Coordinate with the Florida Department of Transportation, Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization, Lake County Board of County Commissioners, and other pertinent agencies on transportation projects.
Manage or coordinate multimodal transportation projects, including roadways, transit and paratransit, trails and sidewalks, and transportation safety projects.
Coordinate day-to-day planning and transportation program activities, including planning, administering, and evaluating projects, processes, procedures, systems, and standards, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Monitor programs and recommend actions to ensure compliance with legislation, rules, and regulations relating to planning and growth management.
Respond to inquiries, concerns, and complaints from citizens, internal departments, and other interested parties.
Coordinate distribution of materials, special equipment, and related items for transportation program operations.
Coordinate with FDOT and the Federal Transit Administration on state and federal transit grants and other transportation programs; oversee related reporting, audits, and reviews.
Provide public education through event participation, speeches, and presentations.
Prepare and administer budgets and cost estimates for budget recommendations.
Manage transportation planning and capital improvements, including coordination activities involving the TPO's proposed federal and state bills.
Coordinate with district and state transportation secretaries to improve financial strategies for local projects.
Plan, develop, and implement complex projects in assigned areas of responsibility.
Represent the Department or City at meetings, public events, training sessions, committees, and other related events.
Prepare and deliver presentations to the City Council, City Administration, and other applicable parties regarding operational issues requiring approval.
Prepare and assist with grant applications.
Assist other planners as required under the direction of the director.
Interact with the public effectively and courteously and represent the City professionally.
Participate in disaster preparation or recovery efforts when designated and meet minimum attendance standards.
Oversee city fleet maintenance within the streets department and manage the Fleet Maintenance Program, including asset management of City vehicles and supervision of fleet maintenance staff.
Serve as the City's lead coordinator for engineering support, bids, requests for quotes, requests for proposals, and engineering support efforts across City departments when needed.
Manage the Storm Water Program, including regulatory compliance and implementation of storm water management plans, and supervise storm water management staff.
Administer and manage contracts for potable water, sanitary sewer, and reclaimed water utility operations.
Administer and manage the contract for solid waste collection and disposal, including trash and recyclable waste.
Perform related duties as required.