Assistant Director, Transportation Mobility Management

$152,900 - $211,000/Yr

Bellevue - Bellevue, WA

Full-time - Senior

Onsite - Bellevue, WA

Utilities

About the position

The Assistant Director for Mobility Services at the City of Bellevue plays a crucial role in overseeing multiple work groups within the Transportation Department, focusing on creating a safe and efficient multi-modal transportation system. This leadership position involves collaboration with various departments and stakeholders to ensure effective policy development, program implementation, and resource management, all aimed at enhancing the livability of the city. The role requires innovative leadership and a commitment to fostering a positive work environment while managing a diverse team of professionals.

Responsibilities

• Oversees multiple work groups within Mobility Management including Transportation Development Review, Right-of-Way Review and Inspection, and Franchise Utility Management.
• Directly supervises the managers of these work groups, and indirectly supervises work group staff.
• Works collaboratively with the Assistant Director for Mobility Operations to provide overall leadership for Mobility Management.
• Serves on the Transportation Director's executive management and leadership teams.
• Serves on the multi-department leadership team for citywide development and permitting.
• Develops department policies by identifying regional and local policy needs.
• Plans, develops and implements programs, and identifies program outcomes, processes, and priorities.
• Obtains resources via budget, contracting, inter-local agreements, and other mechanisms.
• Ensures Council items are well prepared and supported.
• Develops interdepartmental and intergovernmental teams and/or partnerships with outside stakeholders.
• Monitors performance of work programs and projects; allocates necessary resources.
• Leads staff in the areas of training, mentoring, teamwork, hiring and labor relations.
• Provides leadership and direction in the development of short- and long-range plans.
• Allocates, directs, motivates and evaluates personnel to help achieve individual and departmental goals.
• Recruits and/or supervises recruitment and retains qualified personnel.
• Establishes and maintains a working environment conducive to positive morale, individual style, quality, creativity, and teamwork.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering or other closely related field.
• Eight or more years of progressively responsible experience in transportation, including the direct and indirect supervision of staff.
• Washington State Professional Engineering License required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in public infrastructure design/construction.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and methods as applied to the field of Transportation.
• Understanding of the relationship between transportation and land use.

Benefits

• Flexible/Hybrid working schedule after orientation period.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan options.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.