DEPARTMENT: Transportation Services        ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $47,424 to $61,921

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs responsible, professional and technical transportation planning and community development work; performs related work as required.

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work in this class involves responsibility for performing a variety of technical and professional transportation planning and community development assignments, with special emphasis on the intersection of public transit, parking and other alternative transportation modes; and researching, writing, and administering transit grants. Although the work is performed in accordance with established standards and policies, the employee in this class must exercise initiative and professional judgment and discretion. The Director of Transportation Services or the Transportation Services Operations Supervisor, or his/her designee, provides general supervision and reviews the work through observation, conferences and results achieved.

 

ESSENTIAL: Conducts field research and collects and analyzes information in support of transportation planning and economic development projects; assists the Director of Transportation Services with Federal Transit Administration-required plans, goals and reports, including Title VI, Limited English Proficiency (LEP), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and quarterly and annual reporting; prepares grant applications and coordinates the administration and implementation of grant-funded projects with multi-departmental teams; conducts surveys and data gathering for traditional and alternative transportation modes; conducts ongoing reviews of internal processes and recommends improvements; prepares technical reports; prepares maps, charts, sketches and graphics; at the direction of the Director of Transportation Services, attends staff and commission meetings; conducts technical research and maintains records; makes presentations to civic groups and boards and commissions; maintains good public relations through courteous, equitable and prompt service; participates in the City’s intercultural competency training program; responds to resident’s questions and service requests in a courteous, timely and equitable manner.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

ESSENTIAL: Knowledge of the principles, objectives and techniques of local government administration, city planning, community development and economic development; knowledge of the various ordinances, codes and regulations relating to parking and public transit; knowledge of the techniques required in the preparation of maps, charts, sketches and graphics; knowledge of research methodology, cost benefit analysis, geographic information systems and standard statistical procedures; knowledge of the techniques required in the application for and administration of grants and the coordination of grant-funded projects with multi-departmental teams; knowledge of organizational development concepts, techniques and philosophies; knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion; skill in the use of computers; ability to present the results of research effectively in oral, written and graphic form; ability to learn to use the City’s ESRI Geographic Information System under the tutelage of the City GIS Coordinator and other training opportunities; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, board and commission members, community leaders, state and federal funding partners and the general public; ability to respond to customer inquiries in a courteous, equitable and timely manner; ability to interpret federal, state and local administrative regulations; ability to make decisions, recognizing established practices and to use resourcefulness and tact in solving problems; demonstrated ability to follow a management style that is input oriented and values equity, problem solving and the development of partnerships; demonstrated ability to be a team player; desire to be part of an organization that values service, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation and teamwork.

 

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Some transportation planning experience and graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in planning, public administration, economics or related field; experience working with a diverse workforce and population; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the essential knowledge, skills and abilities.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid Iowa driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage consistent with City requirements. 

 

OVERTIME STATUS: Non-Exempt

APPLICATION: Please submit an employment application to the City of Dubuque Human Resources Department, City Hall, 50 West 13th Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4805 by May 24, 2019. The Human Resources Department may be contacted at 563-589-4125 or citypers@cityofdubuque.org. The employment application, benefit summary and job description are available at www.cityofdubuque.org/employment. Women, minorities, veterans and qualified persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.