Division Manager - Transportation and Mobility at City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
City of Fort Lauderdale, FL · Fort Lauderdale, United States Of America · Onsite
- Senior
- Office in Fort Lauderdale
About the Department
This position will remain open until a sufficient number of qualifying applications have been received.
Position Duties
- Responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing assigned staff, schedules, and workloads; resolves conflicts, assists in the selection and evaluation of employees, setting performance standards, provides training, and administers disciplinary action, as required.
- Seeks funding for transportation projects by assisting with the preparation of applications for grants from Federal, State, County and other agencies.
- Assists with planning, development, coordination, and implementation of projects recommended in adopted transportation plans; plans, policies, and procedures for improving mobility and managing traffic flow in the City.
- Conducts field reviews, prepares and/or reviews regional transit plans, preliminary and final engineering roadway plans to ensure pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and vehicular safety.
- Coordinates plans review and permitting processes with jurisdiction agencies (Federal, State, County, and City) for transportation and mobility projects.
- Serves as an alternate member on behalf of the Deputy Director at City, County, FDOT or MPO committees.
- Oversees day-to-day operation of the LauderGO Program (Community Shuttle, Microtransit and Water Trolley) and any new City led transit programs ensuring contract compliance, high level of service performance and customer service.
- Responsible for Federal, State and local compliance and reporting in connection with City’s transportation projects and programs.
- Oversees City’s bus shelter program.
- Oversees the review, and approval of Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)/Temporary Traffic Control Plans for roadway construction projects, private development projects requiring lane closures, and special events, including compliance aspects of the MOT program.
- Leads or assists in the procurement process for department contracts and projects including, but not limited to, preparing project scopes of services and contract specifications, establishing minimum requirements, and attending pre-bid and evaluation committee meetings.
- Manages consultants involved in the planning, engineering, and design of transportation and mobility projects, including, but not limited to, reviewing and approving scopes of services and price proposals (i.e. consultant service orders), payment applications and invoices, purchase requisitions, change orders, budget allocations, project schedules, and ensuring consultants’ work products comply with project scopes and contract specifications.
- Prepares project budgets and identifies sources of funding for appropriation and implementation; assists the Deputy Director in the development of the Department’s annual capital and operating budget as well as expenditure reports.
- Prepares Commission memorandums, resolutions, and ordinances along with supplemental visuals and presentations.
- Performs related duties as required and as directed.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Public or Business Administration or related field.
- Five (5) or more years of related progressively responsible professional/managerial level experience in traffic engineering, transportation planning, urban planning, or transit service planning/operations. Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience or education.
- Previous supervisory experience required.
- Florida Professional Engineer (PE), Engineering Intern (EI) and/or American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification.
- Experience working for a local, County or State agency.
- Prior experience managing transportation projects and services.
- Maintenance of Traffic Certification.
Other Qualifications
Applications will be reviewed and the hiring authority will contact those applicants whose application reflects the best match of experience for the position.
Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.
The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Veterans' preference per Florida law. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application.
