Director of Transportation
Oversees the planning, development, and operation of transportation systems, ensuring safety, sustainability, and equity for all residents
Promotes the use of walking, biking, and public transit through policy development, funding strategies, and regional partnerships
Represents the City in transportation planning efforts, advises policymakers, and engages the public in decision-making processes
About the Company
The City of Madison is regularly included in lists of top places to live. A thriving food scene, more than 200 miles of trails for hiking, biking and snowshoeing, excellent healthcare, and of course great transit work together to help meet Madison’s vision to be inclusive, innovative, and thriving.
About the Job
As head of the City of Madison's Department of Transportation, the Director will have a unique opportunity to shape transportation planning, policy and implementation for Madison, a growing mid-size City with a unique and high quality of life. The Department includes the Traffic Engineering Division, the Transit Division and the Parking Division.
This work is characterized by considerable independent judgment and discretion in leading, managing, planning, coordinating and implementing diverse programs. Work is performed under the general direction of the Mayor, and within public policy parameters. Employment will be subject to a five (5) year employment contract negotiated by the Mayor and approved by the Common Council and a term of the contract requires residency in the City of Madison.
Responsibilities
Supervise the Traffic Engineering, Parking, and Transit Divisions of the Department of Transportation
Develop and administer the Department's annual budget, work plan and resources in an effective and efficient manner
Build and maintain an effective team, and develop, mentor, and motivate staff members
Provide professional development opportunities for all staff to successfully innovate and implement best practices to serve the evolving needs of residents
Develop an inclusive, diverse, high performing, service-focused and team-oriented departmental culture
Establish and monitor annual performance objectives with Division Directors and establish annual objectives for the Department with the Mayor
Demonstrate commitment and leadership for the City's racial equity and social justice and sustainability initiatives
Serve on the Mayor's Management Team and related interdepartmental committees
Serve as project manager for special projects at the direction of the Mayor
Consult with the City Attorney on legal matters
Qualifications
Five (5) years of progressively responsible managerial experience in directing staff and programs for a local governmental unit, primarily engaged in complex urban transportation planning and studies, services, programs and/or implementation
Bachelor's degree in Urban, Regional or Transportation Planning, Traffic or Civil Engineering, Public Administration or a related field
Master's degree in Urban, Regional or Transportation Planning, Traffic or Civil Engineering, Public Administration or a related field may substitute for two (2) years of the above experience
Preference for practical and current experience with emerging transportation principles, including but not limited to safe systems approaches, complete streets, carbon reduction strategies, all ages and abilities transportation, transit planning, and active transportation
