Assistant Director of Transportation ( Planning & Capital Development ) - Open Until Filled

Position Description

The City of Fresno is recruiting an Assistant Director to oversee the Planning & Capital Development Divisions with the Transportation Department Fresno Area Express (FAX).

The Assistant Director will oversee multimillion-dollar capital development projects and transit planning, ensuring compliance with FTA regulations for fixed-route and ADA complementary paratransit services, including Title VI. This position also involves community outreach during the day, evenings and weekends as needed. Additionally, the incumbent will serve as the liaison between Information Services staff assigned to FAX and the Citys Information Services Department.

Incumbents will exercise considerable judgment and discretion in the administration and direction of the department and its operations. In addition, the Assistant Director acts as technical advisor to the Director and City Manager and attends meetings of the City Council, boards, commissions, and committees relevant to FAX projects and related services. The Assistant Director participates in the preparation and administration of the Departments annual operating and capital budgets and is expected to coordinate activities with other departments within the City of Fresno, as well as division sections and outside agencies.

This is an unclassified position in which the incumbent serves at the will of the Department Director.

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

Compensation and Benefits (Unit 2 Classification)
The City of Fresno offers an attractive and competitive salary and benefits package. The salary for the Assistant Director is $115,056 up to $192,888. The employee benefits package, as noted below, is subject to change and includes:

Retirement: Fresno City Retirement System; reciprocity with other public California systems. The City's pension funds are among the best-funded public systems in California and the nation. The City does not participate in Social Security. DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Health Insurance: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.

Flexible Spending Account Program: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.

Auto Allowance: May be granted by the City Manager consistent with Administrative Order 2-2.

Deferred Compensation: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings. City contributes up to $75 per month.

Management Leave: 80 hours (pro-rated) per fiscal year with an annual cash out provision.

Supplemental Management Leave: Up to 32 hours at the discretion of the City Manager. This leave may be placed in a retiree Health Reimbursement Arrangement account.

Annual Leave: Accrue 15.5 hours of annual leave per month with a limited cash out provision.

Supplemental Sick: 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum.

Holidays: Ten (10) City-observed holidays annually, plus birthday and two (2) personal days per year.

Life Insurance: Equal to annual salary; premium paid by City.

Long-Term Disability: City pays premium for 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno is available at www.fresno.gov.

The Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Regional Planning, Engineering, Project Management, Architecture, Construction Management, or degree field(s) as deemed acceptable by the Director of Personnel Services and the appointing authority.

AND

Five (5) years of directly related management experience as deemed acceptable by the Director of Personnel Services and the appointing authority.

OR

Nine (9) years of directly related experience including five (5) years at a management level.

Directly related experience could include 9 years of experience in Transit, Transportation, or Planning experience preferred.

Possession, at time of appointment and continued maintenance, of a valid California Driver License is required.

Additional Requirements

The Ideal Candidate
Fresno is seeking an experienced, engaged and strong leader who will assist in the implementation of the long-range vision for the Capital Projects Department. Entrepreneurial-minded individuals with a capacity for independent, innovative solution-oriented thinking would do well in this position, as would someone with demonstrated knowledge and experience in leading capital projects with a thorough understanding of grant funding requirements and reporting. The ideal candidate will have a record of straightforward and open communication and the ability to lead diverse, result oriented project management teams.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background and knowledge of the transportation engineering industry and common industry standards; ideally with a Professional Civil Engineer license. A combination of technical field experience and design/project management experience is ideal. The Assistant Director of Transportation Project Management will have the skills and experience to lead the Division of project managers and Professional Engineers; the incumbent also needs to have a strong moral compass and integrity. The Assistant Director will often be engaged in negotiations with consultants and third-party stakeholders. It is important for the Assistant Director to be trustworthy and capable of representing the department Director and serving as designee with contract documents. The ideal candidate will also have strong communication skills and take a proactive approach to resolving issues and communicating with the department Director, Council offices, City Manager's Office, client departments, and/or the community. Lastly, the ideal candidate will help establish a culture within the department of always trying to improve in process and efficiency and who embodies a public servant leadership style is critical. An appreciation of diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace is essential.

How To Apply

Interested and qualified applicants must submit an official City of Fresno application on-line at www.fresno.gov/jobs. Please upload to your online profile a letter of interest, resume, five references and verification of degree and/or transcript.

For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance.

Only a limited number of candidates will be chosen to move forward to the interview stage.

Inquiries should be directed to:
Leshea Tarver, Senior Human Resources Analyst
(559) 621-6914 or (559)621-6950
Leshea.Tarver@fresno.gov
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, California 93721-3614

INSTRUCTIONS TO ATTACH DOCUMENTS- etc.. Transcripts/Degree/Cover Letters/Reference

1. Scan, save and upload your certificate to your personal drive.
2. Log back into your online profile on the City of Fresno Website @ www.fresno.gov/jobs
3. Under "Career Tools", click on Cover letters and Attachments.
4. Click on +Add attachments.
5. For "Attachment Type", choose Certificate.
6. For "Attachment Purpose", enter the name of the certificate
7. Click on Add attachment.
8. Click on Save and Return

Additional Information

TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT

The City of Fresnos Transportation Department offers 18 fixed-route bus lines and Handy Ride Paratransit Service, all designed to help you get wherever you want to go! We take pride in serving the greater Fresno Metropolitan Area with a modern clean and green fleet of over 100 buses. Fresno Area Express is operated by the City of Fresno as a public service to all the residents and visitors of Fresno.

Transportation Divisions:
Operations, Maintenance, Assets & Facilities and Customer Experience Divisions: - Our mission is to deliver safe, reliable, and friendly service, ensuring that passengers have an exceptional experience using our system.

Administrative, Personnel, and Community Engagement & Outreach
Our mission is to ensure external community engagement occurs and the department follows all local, state and federal, accounting practices, compliance, procurement, contract administration, payroll, personnel functions safety and security roles as required.

Planning, Capital and Information Services Divisions- Our mission is to prioritize both immediate service enhancements and long-term transit initiatives. We coordinate essential infrastructure investments and meet our department's technology needs. Our transit system is crucial for connecting community members to jobs, schools, healthcare facilities, and recreational opportunities.

Our Organization:
The City of Fresno is the fifth-largest city in the state of California and is a full-service charter city that operates under a "strong mayor" form of government. The Mayor is elected at large and does not serve on the Council but has veto power over certain actions taken by the City Council. The City Manager, who is appointed by the Mayor, is responsible for appointing all other department heads in the City. There are seven Council Members. The Council appoints the City Attorney and the City Clerk.

Our Community:
As the only California city located amongst three National Parks, residents and visitors enjoy Fresno's proximity to Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia National Parks. With approximately 300 days of sunshine each year, the Mediterranean climate allows for year-round recreational activities, including sailing, snow and water skiing, fishing, backpacking, and golfing.

Living in Fresno has the benefit of urban amenities and the unique charm of a suburban atmosphere. Housing prices are typically lower than California's other major metropolitan areas. There are four large school districts in Fresno, including Fresno Unified, Central Unified, Sanger Unified, Clovis Unified, and a variety of private educational institutions.

The city is also home to colleges and universities, most notably California State University, Fresno as well as Fresno City College and Fresno Pacific University. Residents enjoy various social, cultural, and athletic activities in an affordable community environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of any race, gender, religion, ancestry, or disability. For more information, please refer to our Career Opportunities web page on the City of Fresno website.

Closing Date/Time: 07/04/2025

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