Executive Director - MTPO

Executive Director

Salary $140,000.00 Annually Location Gainesville, FL Job Type Full-Time Job Number FY26-16289 Department MTPO

Education and Experience : Bachelors degree, Masters degree preferred, in Urban and Regional Planning, Transportation Planning, Traffic Engineering, Geography, Public Administration or related fields, and approximately ten (10) years of progressively responsible supervisory or project management experience in private or public sector urban planning, public administration in a transportation field or operation.

Executive Director Essential Functions :

• Organize and staff the new MTPO agency; review current by-laws, policies and procedures for updates and revisions as needed
• Provide professional management, technical expertise, and fiscal oversight for MTPO operations
• Review and develop working knowledge of existing TPO plans, the Alachua 2050 model and area transportation work programs by local governments and the State
• Review transportation plans and programs to assess alignment with local goals and priorities and coordination needs
• Address transportation needs and goals comprehensively as a multi-modal system
• Develop agency resources, modeling, and transportation plans that make a significant contribution to area transportation improvements
• Orient board members and inform their decision making; provide input for board development of goals and priorities
• Provide routine updates to the board regarding system projects and conditions
• Secure appropriate agency certifications
• Develop effective working relationships with board members, project partners, local and state transportation providers
• Develop the agency website to engage users and serve as a community resource to collect and share information
• Direct preparation of the long term 20 year transportation plan and prepare an update in first year after appointment
• Develop scope of service for contracts, negotiate terms, and oversee consultant performance
• Provide project management for large planning and corridor studies
• Collect data regarding transportation issues and conditions for analysis and interpretation
• Prepare the agency budget and manage resources to meet board goals and priorities
• Provide regular reports on capital projects and expenditures
• Oversee preparation of grant applications
• Prepare presentations and reports that communicate sometimes complex information to a variety of audiences
• Provide opportunities for public input including workshops and surveys
• Serve as agency liaison to local governments, transportation agencies, and the public
• Supervise and develop staff, set expectations, evaluate performance, and take appropriate action as warranted
• Monitor and analyze impacts of transportation projects and regulations which affect the region
• Provide technical assistance and support to transportation agencies

Alachua County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Alachua County complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Alachua County employs only U.S. citizens and aliens who are authorized to work in the U.S. in compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324B.