Assistant Director-Transportation Planning & Traffic Engineering

Assistant Director for Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering

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Job Summary

The Department of Transportation & Capital Infrastructure is seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Director to lead the Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering division. This division encompasses a broad range of transportation functions, such as utilizing data collection to formulate recommendations and strategies for capital investment in transportation related projects within the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP); short and long range transportation planning; land use application referrals for the transportation discipline; managing traffic data collection; operational studies and analysis relating to citizen concerns; bicycle and pedestrian mobility projects; traffic calming, warrant analysis (signal and stop-control), intersection justification reports and other operational related evaluations; the review of land development applications including traffic impact statements to verify that traffic impacts are mitigated appropriately; and transportation travel demand modeling.

This position will :

• Develop and maintain standardized systems for data collection and performance metrics to assess projects for potential inclusion in the CIP.
• Analyze data and present findings to recommend the best investment strategies for infrastructure projects, such as roads, intersections, sidewalks and trails, as well as Board member initiatives.
• Coordinate with regional transportation agencies and neighboring jurisdictions on plans, studies, and funding.
• Lead and manage a team of planning, engineering, and project management professionals.
• Coordinate the procurement of professional services contracts.
• Advise Department and County Leadership on policy matters.
• Coordinate with other county departments for planning and zoning requirements, land use, GIS, and mapping.
• Routinely update the Countywide Transportation Plan.
• Evaluate and coordinate transportation grant funding with project schedules.
• Manage and coordinate emergency or ad hoc projects designated by the Director.
• Provide strategic planning for the department's long and short-term goals and objectives.
• Make presentations to the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission and other public forums on a wide variety of transportation matters.
• Employ exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to engage with stakeholders, community members, and decision-makers. Facilitate collaborative discussions, address concerns, and foster consensus among diverse groups.
• Maintain a professional work environment in accordance with County policies and procedures.

We are seeking an individual with :

Minimum Qualifications

Masters degree in Planning, Engineering, Business, Public Administration, or related field; Five (5) years of directly related, progressively responsible work experience including three (3) years in a supervisory or management role preferably in a government setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Contingencies and Special Requirements

The successful candidate must be available to support evening Board of Supervisor and Planning Commission meetings, as well as conduct or support project-related public information meetings outside normal business hours. Candidates must hold a valid driver's license. Employment is contingent upon successful background checks to include criminal, credit, and driving record checks.