GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision, performs professional level work in the area of transportation planning, in the absence of the Executive Director, performs duties of the Executive Director related to MPO functions, and is responsible for direct supervision of the Transportation, Technical Services and Transit programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
As the Sun Corridor MPO Deputy Director, responsibilities include managing a variety of projects related to the development of regional transportation plans and programs, major transportation investment studies, development of management systems, and transit service planning for the Sun Corridor MPO region. This position requires utilizing technology and a high degree of independence, and regularly requires discretion and independent judgment in determining approaches to be used for most areas of responsibilities and evaluating results.
• Unified Planning Work Program work as negotiated with the Arizona Department of Transportation, including but not limited to: data collection, regional planning, and consultation with elected officials, state system improvements, local system improvements, population data, and transit.
• Effectively managing a Five Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), including calls for projects, TIP Amendments, and the Air Quality Conformity Process.
• Rapid response to requests for technical assistance from member agencies.
• Perform quantitative analyses and author transportation related technical and policy reports.
• Facilitate public involvement in various planning processes.
• Write effective, detailed Scopes of Work for various Transportation and Transit plans and studies.
• Manage consultant teams for various plans and studies, including but not limited to, transit plans, safety studies, and long range transportation studies.
• Manage and implement contracts for transportation programs.
• Participate on regional and state tasks forces and stakeholder groups.
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion in decision-making.
• Research, interpret, and respond to federal and state regulations.
• Make recommendations for, and provide assistance with, department budget and program reporting requirements.
• Utilize technology for the purposes of providing relevant transportation and population forecasting.
• Coordinate and partner with federal, state, and local transportation agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Supervision Exercised: Supervises Transportation, Technical Services and Mobility Management/Transit Programs. Responsible for overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the programs. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the agency’s policies and applicable laws.
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree (master’s degree preferred) in transportation planning, urban and regional planning, or a related field, and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge and application of fiscal management, basic budgetary practices and terminology.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local statutes, rules, ordinances, codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of specialized software applications and file management procedures.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of community and long-range planning.
• Knowledge of the principles of record keeping and records management.
• Knowledge of meeting facilitation principles, Robert’s Rules of Order, and Open Meeting Laws.
• Knowledge of effective project management principles and techniques.
• Skill in interpreting technical documents and map specifications.
• Skill in collecting, tabulating, organizing, evaluating, analyzing and presenting data and information.
• Skill in presenting technical information to the general public, boards, commissions and elected officials in a clear and concise manner.
• Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding and applying planning standards and procedures, applicable Federal rules and regulations, and City policies and procedures.
• Skill in working under pressure of deadlines.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software.
• Skill in effective oral and written communication.
• Skill in the utilization of Microsoft Office Suite products, online meeting hosting platforms, and various online
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with employees, officials, other agencies and the general public.
• Ability to effectively manage time and balance multiple, often competing tasks.
Special Requirements: Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license without restrictions. Depending on the needs of the Organization, incumbent may be required to obtain certain technical certifications.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment: Sun Corridor MPO offers a hybrid model of work. Some in-person meetings and office time are required. Telework is at the sole discretion of the Executive Director.
Link to job posting: https://casagrandeaz.gov/human-resources/
