Assistant Director of Transportation

City of Conroe; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free pool

Rec center access

Job summary

The City of Conroe seeks an Assistant Director of Transportation to oversee the Transportation Division, ensuring high-quality mobility options for residents and visitors. Under the Director of Municipal Development, you will negotiate contracts, supervise operations, manage finances, and report to City officials.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or Transportation Management (or 10 years related municipal experience), and a valid Texas CDL with Passenger

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or Transportation Management, or related field; 7+ years municipal experience preferred.
• Alternative: 10 years directly related municipal experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Transportation Division and ensure high-quality mobility options.
• Review and negotiate contracts and supervise operations.
• Manage finances and program performance; present to City officials and groups.
• Improve operations and streamline processes to enhance customer service.

Skills

Budgeting procedures

Planning methods

Grants administration

Program planning

Operations management

ADA compliance

Leadership

Community partnerships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or Transportation Management

10 years municipal experience (alternate)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director of Municipal Development, the Assistant Director of Transportation performs administrative and professional work overseeing the Transportation Division ensuring a variety of high-quality opportunities accessible to the public. Works with a high level of independence and initiative; however, confers with the Director of Municipal Development on matters involving higher-level administrative or legal expertise. Areas of responsibility include reviewing and negotiating contracts, direction and supervision of operations, financial matters and program performance; makes presentations to City officials and public groups; demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, streamlines work processes and works cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service. This role ensures the delivery of quality park services and accessible public transportation to residents and visitors, enhancing community well-being and mobility while optimizing resources and promoting sustainability.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or Transportation Management, or a related field, and a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible municipal experience in recreation management, public transit administration, or a combination of both. Degree is preferred, but not required.

In lieu of the bachelor's degree, a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible, directly related municipal experience may be considered.

Special Requirements:

Possession of a valid class \"C\" Texas Commercial Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of City budgeting procedures and policies; ability to determine the costs of providing programs and facilities to the public and ability to monitor expenditures and revenues.


• Knowledge of and experience in planning and design methods and techniques.


• Knowledge of and experience in administering grants proceeds.


• Knowledge of program planning, implementation and evaluation methods and techniques.


• Knowledge of operations management models, driver recruitment, training and retention, operations and planning, safety, security and emergency management coordination and mobility management.


• Knowledge of federal regulations and circulars, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), grant compliance requirements, civil rights, drug and alcohol programs and transit asset management.


• Ability to lead personnel, supervise the hiring, training, evaluating, promoting, retaining, disciplining and/or discharging of employees.


• Ability to work with community organizations on departmental projects.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, lifting, mental acuity, reaching, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity and walking.

BENEFITS

The City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities. Starting salary for this position is $116,873 annually.

The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment. This position is considered safety-sensitive, as defined by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA); thus, it is subject to random drug and alcohol testing and all other types of substance abuse tests as described in the policy. Upon offer of employment, must successfully pass the DOT CDL physical exam and maintain a physical condition, as monitored by periodic CDL re-examinations, which allows completion of all assigned duties. A motor vehicle record check will be required.