Transportation Supervisor

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business, Public Administration, or in a field related to the job, plus four (4) years’ experience in maintenance and/or operations, two (2) years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Experience or education may be substituted up to a maximum of four (4) years.

Licenses or Certifications:

Valid Class C Texas Drivers License.
Notes to Applicants
The Transportation Supervisor will be an integral part of the Right of Way Management Division ( ROW ). This position will be responsible for the Project Coordination and Permit & Licensing teams. These teams perform a variety of technical work involved in the acceptance, review and processing of City right of way use permits.

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Regarding your Application:

A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Please list your complete employment history (to include all job duties responsibilities and employment dates) on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (e.g., “see resume” or “see Linked In Profile”). Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.

Assessment:

This position may require a skills assessment.

Close Job Posting:

Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days.

90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:

This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other sections within the Division. Decisions on assigned section will be made at the time of hire based on business needs.

Office Location Notes:

Office location is subject to change based on department needs and programs.

Austin Transportation and Public Works positions are not at 100% remote operation.

Video Conferencing Software Technology:

The Austin Transportation and Public Works Department uses the communication platform, Microsoft Teams, to conduct virtual interviews.

Pay Range
$31.81 - $39.76

Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
*Hours may vary depending upon business needs.
Job Close Date 09/03/2024 Type of Posting External Department Transportation & Public Works Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience operating complex computer applications.
• Experience developing department programs.
• Experience developing standard operating procedures.
• Experience in supervising others.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.



1. Manages the activities of transportation enterprise operations to include various permitted or non-permitted uses of public rights of way.
2. Coordinates operations of the division with other city divisions, departments or outside entities to ensure City of Austin transportation enterprise operations are maintained.
3. Develops and evaluates short and long range strategies, goals, and action plans to meet business needs.
4. Ensures that traffic operations comply with city ordinances, state and federal laws.
5. Makes recommendations to management on budget development and expenditures, short and long term programs and enterprise initiatives.
6. Monitors and ensures section operates within appropriated enterprise transportation budget.
7. Develops and implements policies and procedures for enterprise transportation operations.
8. Prepares, presents and communicates information to a variety of audiences including the public, city boards, and City Council.
9. Ensures operations of division are met by managing section with changes to equipment, budget and personnel to meet department needs. Ensures the identification and delivery of all appropriate safety training.
10. Prepares and reviews reports as part of the process of monitoring and communicating section performance results.
11. Recommends major purchases and expenditures, develops specifications for product, price, and services to be received.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, Local statutes, ordinances and codes.
• Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public.

Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in Business, Public Administration or in a field related to the job, plus four (4) years of experience in maintenance and/ or operations, two (2) years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity. Experience or education may be substituted up to a maximum of four (4) years. Do you meet the minimum qualifications for this position?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe how you meet the minimum requirements of this position. Please detail how you meet the educational requirements (if applicable), account for the years of related experience (if applicable), and explain any substitutions of experience for education, or vice-versa (if applicable).
(Open Ended Question)
* This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License. Do you have a valid Texas Class C Driver license or, if selected for this position, do you the ability to acquire a valid Texas Class C Driver license by your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* Which of the following best describes your proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically with Word, Excel, and Outlook?

• No experience
• Basic: Create/edit simple documents, spreadsheets, and emails
• Intermediate: Create/edit a variety of documents and spreasheets, reformat document features such as color, font style and size of text, change page size width, and filter/sort data fields
• Advanced: Create/edit complex documents and spreadsheets; integrate features such as tables, charts, mathematic formulas, hyperlinks, graphics; data/mail merge, import data from one document to another.

* Describe your experience developing standard operating procedures or something comparable.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe the competing considerations encountered when coordinating multiple projects of widely varying natures.
(Open Ended Question)
* What is your professional philosophy regarding motivating others?
(Open Ended Question)
* All applicants applying for this job posting should submit a complete application; resumes submitted should mirror the completed application. Starting salary for the top candidate (s) will only be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application, not the resume or cover letter. Your application will be considered incomplete if your application and resume do not mirror and if your application states “see resume”. Do you understand these statements?

• Yes
• No

Optional & Required Documents

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