Transportation Manager

City of Richland; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and holidays

City health, dental & vision coverage

Life & AD&D insurance (city-paid)

Public retirement (WA PERS)

Deferred compensation with city match

Job summary

The City of Richland is seeking a Transportation Manager to lead the Public Works transportation division, report to the Public Works Director, and coordinate with development and safety agencies. The role focuses on long-range planning, program budgeting, and project oversight.

Candidates should hold a Washington State PE license, have a civil engineering degree with several years of design and supervisory experience, and possess strong leadership and communication skills to drive city

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field and six+ years of experience in engineering design, including two years in a supervisory role.
• Washington State Professional Engineer’s License required upon hire and maintained throughout employment. Out of State applicants must obtain within six months.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provides management oversight of the Street Maintenance Division including supervising the Streets Maintenance Supervisor, evaluating techniques, programs, tasks, personnel needs, equipment needs, budget preparation, and implementation.
• Leads long-range transportation planning activities including six-year Transportation Improvement Program and regional planning with other agencies staff.
• Identifies and develops funding strategies and applications for transportation capital projects; administers State and Federal grant agreements.
• Prepares projects and program budgets for capital programs; prepares annual operating budgets for engineering groups, the Street Maintenance Division, and other City divisions; monitors expenditures and reviews inter-department billing.
• Supervises assigned staff; evaluates performance; plans training; participates in hiring and merit decisions.

Skills

Public speaking

Staff supervision

Budget management

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

Target Hiring Range: $108,026.00 - $129,625.60 Annually (DOQ)
Position Salary Range: $108,026.00 - $151,236.40 Annual

**Relocation assistance may be offered for the successful candidate**

THE TRANSPORTATION MANAGER

Reporting to the Public Works Director, the TransportationManagerplays an integral role in the City and Public Works Department in terms of coordination with development and ensuring consistency with long-range plans, policies, and regulations. Beyond Public Works, the position works closely with public safety, risk management, and development services on specific projects and initiatives.Direct reports include the Streets Maintenance Supervisor, Traffic Engineer, and City Surveyor, and two Engineering Technicians II.

WHY JOIN THE RICHLAND TEAM

This is an exciting career opportunity for an experienced transportation professional looking to broaden their skill set to include street operations, project management, long-range planningand collaboration across multiple disciplines. The City is well-managed with a focus on customer service and led by an experienced team of department directors. Richland Public Works is a well-coordinated department which places a high emphasis on teamwork and service to the public. The TransportationManager is an integral part of the Public Works leadership group and a highly valued member of the City’s leadership team.

Great Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, extended sick leave (ESL)
• PTO accrual increases with years of service:
  • 0–6 months: 13.33 hrs/month
  • 6 months - 9 years: 20.33 hrs/month
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage with substantial City-paid contributions
• City-paid life and AD&D insurance (2× annual salary) and long-term disability coverage
• Participation in the Washington State PERS retirement system
• Deferred compensation plans (457 and 401(a)) with up to 4% City match
• Additional City-paid 401(a) contributions: +4% Senior Management
• Flexible Benefits (Section 125) and Retirement Health Savings Plan

GENERAL SUMMARY

Performs complex administrative and engineering work planning, organizing and coordinating operations, activities, staff and resources associated with assigned divisions, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Public Works Director (supervisor). Divisional supervision is exercised over assigned personnel.

CORE VALUES

All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Richland’s core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City. The values of Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence promote and maintain a high level of morale and productivity and are the tie that binds all City employees together, across all functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Washington State Professional Engineer’s License upon hire and maintain throughout employment. Out of State applicants must have the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire date.
• Valid driver’s license.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree with coursework in civil engineering or related field, and six (6) or more years of experience in engineering design, including two (2) years in a supervisory role, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.Additional duties of a similar nature and level may also be assigned.The City may make reasonable accommodations to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provides management oversight of the Street Maintenance Division including supervising the Streets Maintenance Supervisor, evaluating the techniques, programs, tasks, personnel needs, equipment needs, budget preparation, and implementation.
• Leads long-range transportation planning activities including six-year Transportation Improvement Program and participates in regional transportation planning with other agencies staff.
• Identifies and develops funding strategies and applications for transportation capital projects; administers State and Federal grant agreements.
• Prepares projects and program budgets for capital programs; prepares annual recommended operating budgets for engineering functional groups, the Street Maintenance Division, and other City operating divisions as assigned; monitors, approves, and controls expenditures and ensures fiscal responsibility and cost consciousness; reviews State and inter-departmental billing for completed construction.
• Supervises assigned staff; evaluates and reviews work performance; works with employees to correct deficiencies; plans, coordinates, and arranges for appropriate training of subordinates; documents corrective action and applies City policy as needed; participates in the interview and selection process of new employees; recommends merit increases, reassignment, and promotions according to established guidelines.
• Communicates with citizens on a variety of issues; responds to complaints or questions and attempts to resolve or direct the individual to the appropriate personnel to achieve a timely resolution.
• Develops and gives presentations to City Council and other public groups as required; prepares a variety of contracts and technical reports.
• Investigates design and engineering alternatives to determine feasibility; prepares cost estimates and presents written and oral recommendations.; directs and manages projects such as right-of-way acquisition, planning studies, plan reviews, and design questions.
• Utilizes staff from within the City or outside consultants as necessary; develops timelines, specifications, cost estimates, and project objectives; monitors progress and provides periodic reports regarding assigned projects.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.

Knowledge of:

• Applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules, codes and regulations related to assigned activities.
• Federal and State regulatory agencies, procedures, jurisdictions and requirements.
• Advanced principles, practices, methods and techniques of civil engineering design, construction and maintenance, particularly in relation to transportation systems.
• Administrative principles and practices, including program development, implementation, and evaluation, project management, and supervision of staff, either directly or through subordinate levels of supervision.
• Principles and practices of budget development and administration.
• Transportation-related engineering and general civil engineering principles and practices.
• Policies and objectives of assigned programs and activities.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Modern office practices, methods, procedures and equipment.
• Record-keeping principles, procedures and techniques.
• Public speaking techniques.

Skills and abilities to:

• Learn, read, interpret and apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Train, supervise and evaluate assigned staff.
• Plan, monitor and control the design and conduct of complex and large-scale public works programs, services and projects.
• Design, analyze and review plans, estimates and contracts within the department.
• Make sound, independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective course of action.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Follow health and safety regulations.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; comprehend and use English effectively including producing all forms of communications in a clear, concise and understandable manner to intended audiences.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; work independently with little or no direction, set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
• Operate modern office equipment including personal computer using standard or customized software application programs appropriate to assigned tasks.
• Provide continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.
• Establish, maintain and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

COMPETENCIES

Managerial

• Develop Effective Intra- and Inter-Departmental Relationships: Works collaboratively with partners within the City and outside of the City to accomplish the best possible outcomes for all parties.
• Manage Resources Effectively: Effectively applies the organization's assets. Makes efficient use of time, money, people, and other resources to accomplish the organization's goals. Provides direction, guidance, and expectations for resource allocation