Assistant Director, Transportation Mobility Management
Bellevue - Bellevue, WA
posted 2 months ago
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 Mobility Management sector, including Transportation Development Review, Right-of-Way Review and Inspection, and Franchise Utility Management. This position is responsible for providing leadership and direction to ensure the overall success of the Transportation Department, collaborating closely with other departments and stakeholders to create a safe and efficient multi-modal transportation system. The role requires innovative leadership, effective communication, and a commitment to fostering a positive work environment while addressing the transportation needs of the community.
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 and supports other departmental teams.
- Serves on the multi-department leadership team for citywide development and permitting.
- Develops department policies by identifying regional and local policy needs; recommends policy options for city management and Council.
- Plans, develops and implements programs, and identifies program outcomes, processes, and priorities.
- Takes leadership of and/or provides direction to staff; ensures resolution of problems.
- Ensures Council items are well prepared and supported including Council strategies, presentations and agenda memos.
- 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.
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.
- Experience in public infrastructure design/construction considered.
- Washington State Professional Engineering License required.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in public budgeting process.
- Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies.
- Experience in conflict resolution and negotiating.
Benefits
- Flexible/Hybrid Working schedule after orientation period.
- Support for professional development and training opportunities.
