Transportation Section Manager

Salt Lake City Corporation•Louisville, KY

11d•$90,017 - $122,909•Onsite

About The Position

This position oversees the Transportation Planning team in developing an overall multimodal program for Salt Lake City. This includes civic engagement for transportation plans, programs, and projects; the City’s transit and partnership programs, such as sponsored frequent bus routes; Citywide, Circulation, and Area plans; piloting new transportation initiatives; and teeing up projects for a parallel team to oversee development, design, and construction. It’s a dynamic role that calls for someone who can be highly collaborative with internal and external agency partners, and who can communicate a clear, aspirational vision that is actionable. The Transportation Planning team is a small group of highly motivated, skilled, and self-directed planners who are excited to be a part of supporting the City’s growth, mobility options, and equitable, sustainable change. Come be a part of moving and connecting SLC!

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Public Administration, or a closely related field and five (5) years full time, paid professional experience in transportation planning or engineering.
One (1) year experience supervising or mentoring others.
Ability to perform analysis of transportation proposals and projects using transportation standards, public policy, or other related methods and make appropriate recommendations for consideration by the City's Transportation Director and implementation by Transportation staff.
Ability to coordinate the work of others and communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including internal and external partners whose participation is at their own discretion and in their own interest.
Ability to conduct and participate in group decision‑making, perform budgetary analysis, and provide guidance and direction to both internal and external planning program participants.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in planning or engineering.
One (1) year experience supervising or mentoring others in a transportation, planning, or related field.
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Professional Engineer (PE), or other related certification.

Responsibilities

Directs and oversees professional and support staff assigned to the transportation planning section. Coordinates communication between sections and ensures that all professional standards are met.
Works with staff members to identify professional goals and necessary resources for successful function. Works with staff on matters related to performance and achievements.
Performs highly complex planning related to the City’s Transportation system. Develops original strategies and unique projects to address transportation needs and issues, specifically related to improving air quality, safety, and access for all transportation system users.
Coordinates with departments and divisions within the City as well as with external partners such as the Utah Transit Authority, Wasatch Front Regional Council, UDOT, and the University of Utah.
Represents the City in meetings with other agencies and organizations. May be requested to serve as the City representative with a variety of public, business, government, and community groups and organizations. Prepares and may present materials for City Council briefings.
Reviews work produced by staff for technical accuracy and completeness.
Writes research findings and proposes recommendations based on current transportation industry best practices. Identifies issues, examines alternative approaches, and the changes necessary to current policies, procedures, and business practices.
Prepares memoranda and briefing materials about Section activities.
With the Planning team, creates a Transportation Division program of projects and new initiatives for implementation by the appropriate Sections within the Division.
Participates in staff preparation of presentations, public meetings, and public hearings. Assists staff in negotiations with interest groups. Performs various community activities aimed at obtaining feedback and acceptance of projects.
Assists with preparation and administration of the Division’s budget and other financial activities. May perform financial analysis on projects as needed to ensure proper accounting of costs and benchmarks of completion. May prioritize and allocate available program resources; review and evaluate program, project, and service delivery.
Performs other duties as assigned.