Transportation Director

bentonvillear; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Bentonville is seeking a results-driven Transportation Division Director to lead the Engineering, Street, Airport, and Public Works Maintenance departments. You will oversee grant programs, capital projects, and long-range planning to advance streets, drainage, and airport facilities.

You will manage multi-department budgets, supervise staff, and liaise with city officials and the public to ensure compliance with laws and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or construction engineering or equivalent.
• Six to ten years in related engineering/public works fields.
• Management or supervisory experience in public works preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs operations of Engineering, Street, Airport and Public Works maintenance.
• Oversees grants, budgets, and capital projects for street, drainage, and airport.
• Plans long-range transportation and infrastructure initiatives.
• Reviews plans, estimates, and compliance with codes and policies.
• Supervises staff and coordinates with city leaders and external partners.
• Prepares reports and presents to council and public officials.

Skills

Public relations & leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Project management

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/construction engineering

Tools

Tyler Enterprise ERP

Executime

BambooHR

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Autodesk

Esri software

Bluebeam

Trakit

Syncro traffic modeling

Job description

Safety Status: Safety Sensitive

SUMMARY plans, directs, oversees, and coordinates the activities of the engineering and street departments, as well as the municipal airport, local bus transit, and all capital street and drainage construction projects. Conducts long-range City planning with respect to street, drainage, and airport. Plans, organizes, directs, and integrates the functions of traffic control and design; street department maintenance; stormwater control, inspection, and compliance; and traffic signage, controls and signals and ensures all projects and documents meet required Federal, State, and Local policies and regulations by performing the following duties.

Levels of responsibility:

Supervisory Responsibility: 2 direct reports, 65 total personnel

2 - Annual Budgets totaling: $7,000,000.00 -$11,000,000.00

10-year CIP totaling: $175,000,000.00

Street Bond Program: $180,000,000.00

Drainage Bond Program: $20,000,000.00

Grant Oversight: $10,000,000.00 - $20,000,000.00

Responsible Asset Value: More than $500,000,000.00

Technology Knowledge: Tyler Enterprise ERP, Executime, BambooHR, Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint, workorder management system, Autodesk, Esri products, Bluebeam, Trakit, Digital Collaboration software, project management software, Syncro traffic modeling software, and other Engineering design software.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Reporting relationships, work assignments, and work schedules may be subject to change to meet City needs or operational requirements. Attendance at work and the ability to get along with the public, supervisors, and co-workers are essential elements of this position. Other duties may be assigned.

• Directs and oversees the operations of the Engineering, Street, Airport and Public Works Maintenance departments. Oversight of local Bus Transit program, along with the oversight of Federal, State, Regional, and local grants.
• Prepares reviews and adjusts the annual operating budgets of the Engineering Street, Airport and Public Works Maintenance departments, and bond capital projects according to anticipated needs.
• Plans, oversees, develops, implements, and monitors long-term plans, goals, and objectives focused on achieving the City’s mission and City Council’s priorities.
• Oversees the planning, design, construction and estimating of official City public works projects such as arterial collectors, and local streets, transportation facilities, public structures, municipal airport projects, and storm water systems.
• Develops plans for surface transportation projects according to established engineering standards and state or federal construction policies.
• Plans alterations and modifications of existing drainage streets, highways, and freeways to improve drainage and traffic flow.
• Perform field engineering calculations to compensate for change orders and contract estimates.
• Reviews private development, municipal airport, highway and bridge plans, location, contracts, and cost estimates for technical accuracy, and approves acceptable proposals or makes corrective recommendations.
• Directs workers in research activities related to street planning and engineering and formulates street engineering policies and procedures.
• Calculates cost and determines feasibility of project based on analysis of collected data.
• Prepares or directs preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and designs for project.
• Directs workers in preparation of reports to state and federal government officials and represents the City of Bentonville at hearings with public officials, contractors, and engineering personnel.
• Prepares and presents public reports of transportation information. Studies vehicular and pedestrian traffic conditions.
• Plans, organizes, and directs work in transportation studies to plan surface systems.
• Supervises the control and inspection of City public works projects related to municipal airport, street, and storm water construction.
• Provides information to the Mayor, City Council, citizens, and other City departments concerning engineering, street maintenance, Municipal airport, drainage, traffic signals, and capital street projects.
• Participates on external committees, boards, task forces, etc., as appropriate. Conducts and attends meetings.
• Makes technical reviews and provides recommendations to the Mayor regarding designs and reports for capital projects prepared by consulting engineers.
• Reviews reports and other documents submitted by subordinates for completeness and accuracy.
• Has knowledge of principles and practices of public administration, including budgeting and purchasing.
• Has knowledge of hazards and generally accepted safety standards.
• Has ability to plan, direct, and integrate broad, comprehensive street services.
• Has ability to analyze complex issues, evaluate alternative solutions, develop sound conclusions, and recommend a course of action. Has ability to present proposals and recommendations clearly and logically in public meetings.
• Has ability to develop and evaluate management practices and procedures. Has ability to exercise sound, expert, independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
• Has ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the City Council, officials, other department heads, staff, private and community organizations, and others encountered in the course of work.
• Has ability to interpret and apply Memorandums of Understanding, hangar ground leases, grant procedures, City ordinances, and administrative rules and regulations affecting Transportation Division operations and personnel matters.
• Has ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Has ability to use a personal computer, engineering applications, and data management software in performing duties.
• Performs related duties as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages the activities of the Street Department, Engineering, Municipal Airport, and Public Works Maintenance Departments. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Transportation Division. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

bachelor’s degree (B. A.) or equivalent in civil or construction engineering and six to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Five-plus years of progressively responsible public works maintenance experience in a management or supervisory level supplemented by college-level coursework with a concentration in civil engineering, public administration, construction management, or other job-related fields.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license. Additional licenses may be required depending on requirements or reporting departments and/or subordinates.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description, but which are commensurate with similar levels of responsibility.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.