Transportation Officer: Transportation, Development and Permitting

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Engineering, Law, Public Administration, Communications, or a related field, plus seven (7) years of experience in managing/leading complex initiatives and/or programs, including two (2) years of experience in management capacity.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• None.

Notes to Applicants
The Transportation Officer position is an Executive Level Position within the Transportation and Public Works Department ( TPW ). This position is a full-time on-site position (minimum 5 days/week in the office; may require travel/office-hours outside regular business hours) and will be part of TPW’s Executive Team.

This position will provide leadership, direction, and strategic oversight over four critical Divisions:

• Transportation Development Services Division
• Land Development Engineering and Management Division
• Right of Way Management Division; and
• The Office of Special Events.

This customer-centric Executive Level position will require working extensively with external stakeholders: developers, land development attorneys, consultants, engineers, contractors, franchise utilities as well as external agencies e.g. the State (TxDOT), Travis County, Williamson County and Hays County, and other City of Austin Departments including Executives and elected officials. This position requires interpreting development, traffic control regulations and codes from engineering safety and mobility perspectives.

This position will make decisions by negotiating and collaborating with all the external and internal stakeholders in a deadline-focused environment balancing multi-faceted needs and requirements from all the involved parties. Due to the complex nature of the land development planning, engineering and traffic safety regulations across multiple jurisdictions, this position will direct staff to coordinate with all the internal and external stakeholders and offer solutions to the customers in a complex multi-functional and dynamic environment.

This position will also represent TPW in Boards and Commissions as well as in City Council meetings.

Watch the video linked below to learn more about Austin Transportation and Public Works and its role in the region’s mobility landscape.

Inside TPW : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu4fqWGoH0E

Working for the City of Austin provides a number health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. For more information on City of Austin Benefits click here!

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
$55.16 - $72.40

Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
*Hours may vary depending on departmental needs and initiatives.
Job Close Date 09/19/2024 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 in Executive Leadership and problem solving with City Council and Division Managers / team leads within a fast paced, deadlines-driven environment.
• Experience in conflict resolution under competing priorities and difficult situations, following policies and procedures, and exercising sound judgment and diplomacy in all internal and external engagements.
• Experience linking community goals and outcomes to safety, mobility and project implementation.
• Experience in customer-centric portfolio management working with developers, land development attorneys, consultants, engineers, contractors, franchise utilities as well as community members.
• Experience in managing public sector mobility projects: temporary traffic control, permitting, utility coordination in large and complex projects.
• Experience/ familiarity in special events such as festivals, film making activities, sporting and creative events, cultural arts, and block parties.
• Experience in making presentations and answering questions in front of citizens, boards, commissions, or government councils and /or media.

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.
Represents the department on transportation issues before City boards, commissions, and Council. Serves, as designated by the Director, as a single point of contact on transportation issues as defined by the department Director. Develops and implements short- and long-range transportation strategies, objectives, policies, and priorities for the City. Facilitates coordination on internal and external priorities to achieve designed outcomes. Evaluates and coordinates City code and criteria manual development, including proposals for improvements to transportation mobility and safety. Oversees administrative enforcement of transportation regulations and systems improvements. Develops and revises administrative guidelines related to mobility and safety outcomes. Provides training to department and Citywide staff related to new service delivery models and transportation programs, policies, and practices. Coordinates as a liaison for interdepartmental and interagency issues, projects, and protocols. Identifies, as necessary, budgetary needs and resources needed to implement mobility and safety outcomes.

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 principles and practices of public administration.
• Knowledge of urban planning and transportation engineering principles, processes, and regulations.
• Knowledge of principles of negotiation.
• Knowledge of principles of community engagement.
• Skill in directing the activities of a complex and diverse organization.
• Skill in oral and written communication and public speaking.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and priorities.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in drafting administrative decisions, code, and/or policy interpretation.
• Skill in negotiations.
• Ability to interpret, recommend, and propose new policy, as well as revisions to existing policy.
• Ability to consistently, effectively, and tactfully communicate with people at many levels inside the organization, with outside agencies, as well as with the community.
• Ability to plan strategically.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, the public, elected officials, boards, and commissions.

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 (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Transportation Officer position are: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Engineering, Law, Public Administration, Communications, or a related field, plus seven (7) years of experience in managing/leading complex initiatives and/or programs, including two (2) years of experience in management capacity. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* Briefly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and educational requirements.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your leadership and management style and explain why you are interested in this position.
(Open Ended Question)
* How many years of experience do you have managing cross-functional teams?

• None
• 1 to 3 years
• 4 to 6 years
• 7 to 10 years
• 10+ years

* How many employees have you directly supervised at any one time?

• None
• 1-2 employees
• 3-6 employees
• 7-10 employees
• 11-15 employees
• 16 to 20 employees
• More than 20 employees

* This position will be required to be in office 5 days a week, and may be required to travel with office hours outside of regular business hours. Do you understand and accept this statement?

• Yes
• No

* All applicants applying for this job posting should submit a complete application. Starting salary for the top candidate (s) will only be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application. Your application will be considered incomplete if your application states “see resume”. Do you understand these statements?

• I acknowledge that I understand these statements.

* How did you hear about this opportunity? Example: Job board (please specify), Career Fair (please specify), 3rd party recruiting firm, etc.
(Open Ended Question)


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