Transportation Manager (Right-of-Way Division Manager) (Exempt)
Transportation Manager (Right-of-Way Division Manager) (Exempt)
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$ 172963 - 212374
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The Position
The City of Oakland is an equalopportunity employer that values workforce diversity inclusion and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the citys historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establishan environment that embraces the richness of culture community and individualism of employees.
Why Join the City of Oaklands Department of TransportationThe CityofOakland Is currently recruiting tofillone (1)Transportation Managervacancywithin the Department ofTransportation (OakDOT).The eligibility listestablishedfrom this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
The Transportation Manager is a management level classification with responsibility for overall administration of transportation personnel budget programs and projects within a division of the department. This manager position will oversee the Citys RightofWay Permitting and Inspection Services including management of approximately 30 FTE. The Transportation Manager plays a key role in establishing processes and policies to effectively manage Oaklands public rightofway and supporting citywide efforts to reform and streamline permitting.
Effective stewardship of the public rightofway is critical to encouraging vibrant street culture supporting local businesses and ensuring that new developments make appropriate contributions to public infrastructure. OakDOT seeks a leader with experience managing staff of various disciplines an understanding of systems and processes and strong policy background as it pertains to stewardship of the rightofway.
The duties performed involve the exercise of considerable discretion and latitude of judgment in the formulation and development of policies and procedures including representing the Department in meetings with private sector stakeholders. The Transportation Manager is responsible for operationalizes broad policy direction including identifying and implemented process improvements implementing new and modified permit types and suggesting modifications to Oakland codes and construction requirements.
Pursuant to the Oakland Charter 902(f) and Oakland Municipal Code this position is exempt from the regulations of the Civil Service Board.. This classification is distinguished from the higherlevel Assistant Director which is responsible for overseeing multiple divisions and assisting the Director with oversight of the department.
The incumbent receives general administrative direction from an Assistant Director or other executive management staff and exercises general direction over professional technical and clerical staff.
Oakland California: Located between the San Francisco Bay and the California coastal mountains and just north of Silicon Valley Oakland is a thriving and vibrant community of 440000 people with a lively urbansuburban mix that includes a dense downtown a range of residential neighborhoods and a large stock of historic homes and buildings. The City of Oakland has a rich history and expanding local economy. It also has one of the nations most diverse cultures including nearly 125 different languages and dialects spoken. Its moderate Bay Area climate combined with a wide variety of arts entertainment recreational and educational amenities make Oakland a thriving city that offers a great place to begin and grow your career. The City of Oakland is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and offers comprehensive health and wellness coverage and many other benefits go to the Benefits tab for more information.
We are looking for someone who is:Able todemonstrateextensive management transportation or public works project and/or program planning experience
Experienced working in multidisciplinary outcomeoriented teams.
Able to focus on longterm plans even when dealing with urgent daytoday challenges.
A fair patient kind and confident leader who listens to their staff andremainscalm indifficult situations.
Wellversed in the historic and ongoing structural and implicit barriers that have created todays inequities and is committed to serving in a manner dedicated toeliminatingthose barriers.
Experienced and excited about community engagement.
Patient and persistent about achieving meaningful change even when available resources fall short of needs.
What you will typically be responsible for:Overseeing the development of programs that support safe and complete streets in Oakland.
Planning organizing managingparticipatingin and directing the work of the Safe Streets Division.
Developing and implementing policies methods and procedures for the Safe Streets Division including operating and capital budgets.
Preparing and presenting staff reports to the City Council Mayor City Administrator committees and the community.
Attending community meetings and making commitments to resolve problems on behalf of the Safe Streets Division and the department.
Responding to requests and inquiries from the public elected officials and other agencies; and providing quality customer service to internal and external clients.
Selecting training and supervising staff;establishingperformance goals conducting performance evaluations fostering teamwork and collaboration and providing training and staff development.
Working in partnership and collaboration with other sections of the department; taking oversight responsibility for engaging Oaklands diverse communities in plans programs and projects including the staffs preparation of materials identification of meeting sites and engagement techniques.
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Working for the City of Oakland
Read the complete class specification here:Transportation Manager
A few reasons you might love this job:- You will work with passionate talented skilled diverse and problemsolving colleagues at OakDOT as well as within the City of Oakland.
- You will work in a local government with core values grounded in equity sustainability safety and transparency in service to Oakland residents.
- You will work in the beautiful city of Oakland California in the bay area with a rich history diverse residents array of social and cultural institutions that all benefit from a safe sustainable equitable transportation system that OakDOT is tasked to deliver.
A few challenges you might face in this job:- OakDOT is challenged with 2030% staff vacancies depending on the section. A significant focus on recruitment and retention is underway.
- Like most agencies and people OakDOT is working to adapt to the many changes demands and needs associated with or exacerbated by the pandemic and to support our staff through these challenges.
- There is a high level of need for traffic safety improvements and transportation maintenance throughout Oakland that exceeds available resources which requires a focus on equity prioritization systems development and management and ongoing communications to elected officials and residents.
Competencies Required:- Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
- Coaching & Developing Others:Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities
- Critical Thinking:Analytically and logically evaluating Information propositions and claims
- Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
- Driving Results:Demonstrating concern for achieving or surpassing results against an internal standard of excellence
- Establishing Credibility: Doing what one commits to doing and respecting the confidentiality of information and concerns shared by others.
- Handling Stress:Maintaining emotional stability and selfcontrol under pressure challenge or adversity
- Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new and better ways of doing things
- Leadership: Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal
- Leading CrossFunctional Collaboration:Demonstrating cooperation and teamwork while working within and across divisions functions or teams
- Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding interpreting and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
- Managing Performance: Ensuring superior individual and group performance
- Negotiating: Reaching mutually satisfying agreements and compromise
- Political & Organizational Savvy:Working skillfully with politics procedures and protocols across organizational levels and boundaries
- Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
Minimum Requirements for Application
- The following qualifications are guidelines as the appointing authority has broad discretion in filling positions in this classificationEducation:A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering traffic/transportation engineering or electrical engineering transportation urban or regional planning public policy business administration or a related field.Experience:Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in transportation or public works public sector management or a closely related field with a minimum of three (3) years at the supervisory level.
- License or Certificate / Other Requirements:
Individuals who are appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid California Drivers License throughout the tenure of employment.
Engineering licenses and certifications from professional organizations are highly desirable.
Supplemental Information
The Recruitment Process:
This is an atwill position exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules per Charter Section 902. All applications received will be forwarded to the Department of Transportation for further consideration.
Meeting the minimum qualification requirements may not result in further consideration only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Whats in it for youSalary: $172963.80 $212374.44 Annually
15 paid holidays
Vacation: 2weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
Retirement: CalPERS (California Public Employees Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2%@ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic Employees contribute 8% of pretax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security
Health: The City of Oakland pays the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem Blue Shield United Health Care and other HMO and PPO plans
Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year
Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pretax plan and an aftertax ROTH 401(k)plan
Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Life Insurance up to $200k & Employee Training.
Please note: Salary is negotiable within the defined range depending on qualifications.Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list.
APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY.You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at:you do not have access to a computer there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza 2nd Floor Oakland CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).Due to current events and pandemicrelated safety concerns City facilities may be closed to the public.
Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online please contact NeoGovs Live Applicant Support at (855)between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time Monday Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at (510)for information; however we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system.
For recruitment specific questions please contact Justine Colon at .
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
