Assistant Director Planning Program Development-Unclassified
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Job Location:
Carson City, NV - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
Job Summary
The Assistant Director of Planning administers the activities of the Multimodal Program The role of the Assistant Director of Planning is to develop and coordinate a balanced multi-modal transportation planning program which is consistent with the goals of the department complies with NRS Chapter 408 and federal requirements and achieves the present and future needs of the State for an adequate safe and efficient transportation system.
This position coordinates the activities of the divisions to ensure federal and state transportation planning safety research and performance management requirements are met. This duty encompasses maintaining close coordination with other Assistant Directors within the department and their staffs to ensure planning activities are coordinated to achieve the needs of departmental areas; maintaining liaison and representing the department with local entities to include the Metropolitan Planning Organizations state and federal agencies educational institutions professional organization; reviewing literature and maintaining awareness of national trends relating to transportation issues. The ideal candidate has a passion for improving lives through transportation. Preferred experience and knowledge in Transportation Planning or related field.Essential Qualifications
The ideal candidate is knowledgeable about or can quickly learn federal and state planning regulations and best practices form productive partnerships with other agencies and stakeholders works well in a fast-paced environment on a broad range of topics. Experience in transportation planning and policy data and performance research or engineering in a supervisory or management role. Preference will be given to applicants with a Bachelors or higher degree in transportation planning economics statistics civil engineering or otherwise related field as well as for extensive management or government liaison experience. Monitor progress on statewide planning initiatives and ensure alignment with NDOTs Strategic Planning goals (e.g. mobility optimization safety improvements). Review and update planning guidelines standards and policies periodically. Coordinate with division chiefs and project champions on concept development scoping and scheduling for planning projects. Lead planning staff meetings provide updates on priorities and address operational issues. Serve as a liaison between planning teams and executive leadership (Directors Office Deputy Directors). Represent NDOT on various local jurisdictions and commissions. Ability to lead the planning division and work independently while communicating with the deputy directors and director on key issues. Be able to make key decisions and direct staff. Represent NDOT in a leadership role with local jurisdictions including but not limited to city county regional and tribal communities. Has an understanding of federal and local laws and regulations. Job Duties
Monitor progress on statewide planning initiatives and ensure alignment with NDOTs Strategic Planning goals (e.g. mobility optimization safety improvements). Review and update planning guidelines standards and policies periodically. Coordinate with division chiefs and project champions on concept development scoping and scheduling for planning projects. Lead planning staff meetings provide updates on priorities and address operational as a liaison between planning teams and executive leadership (Directors Office Deputy Directors). Represent NDOT on various local jurisdictions and commissions. Knowledge Skills and Abilities
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse inclusive and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race color national origin religion or belief age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy domestic partnership genetic information (GINA) or compensation and/or wages.
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Required Experience:
Director
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