Executive Director - MPO

Lake County, Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake County Fl is seeking a senior MPO Director to execute policy and operational leadership for the Lake-Sumter Planning area. You will plan, organize, and direct MPO operations, manage the budget, and provide policy evaluations and reports to the MPO Board.

The role may involve emergency support duties during declared emergencies and other assigned responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree and years of related experience.
• Experience in transportation planning and policy evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and direct MPO operations and staff.
• Develop the budget and perform policy evaluation.
• Report to the MPO Board and provide pertinent information.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban/Regional Planning, Geography, Business Management, Communication, or Political Science

Master's Degree in Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban/Regional Planning, Geography, Business Management, Communication, or Political Science

Job description

Job Summary:

Responsible for executing the policies and direction established by the MPO Board in support of transportation needs of the Lake-Sumter Planning area. Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the operation of the MPO and its staff, develops the budget, performs policy evaluation and offers solutions and reports pertinent information to the MPO Board.
May be required to assist with emergency support functions in the event of a declared emergency and/or any other emergency duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

SALARY DEPENDENT UPON QUALIFICATIONS - Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. Bachelors Degree in Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban/Regional Planning, Geography, Business Management, Communication, or Political Science and eight (8) years directly related transportation planning experience; or Masters Degree in Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban/Regional Planning, Geography, Business Management, Communication, or Political Science and six (6) years directly related transportation planning experience; or any equivalent combination of related education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential job functions.