Listing Summary

The City of Decatur

Has an opening for a dynamic Active Transportation Director who will focus on traffic safety, traffic operations, street maintenance and related structures for the City of Decatur’s Public Works Department.

Compensation $79,269 to $101,483 DOQ

Position reports to the Assistant City Manager Public Works

Interested candidates should apply online at https://www.decaturga.com/hr/page/current-job-opportunities

 

Closing Date: October 18, 2024

 

SUMMARY:

The purpose of this position is to engage in and support the mission of the Public Works Department through strategic planning, creative problem solving, decision-making, and responsible stewardship of City resources. The Active transportation Director will plan, drive, and manage work on transportation systems and programs involving research, planning, design, construction, traffic safety, traffic operations, and maintenance of streets and related structures, with a special emphasis on active transportation.

 

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages Public Works’ Work Plan projects to meet schedule and budget requirements and proactively communicates questions, concerns, and project status updates in cooperation with a synergistic, fun team.
• Reviews site plans and subdivision construction plans and meets with developers, architects, and engineers to resolve problems and general construction issues.  Submits plans for review by State and Federal agencies for transportation projects and stream buffer encroachments, soil erosion and sedimentation control permit and other permits to be approved by the state and federal authorities related to transportation facilities.
• Develops, manages, and coordinates applications to the Georgia Department of Transportation Statewide Transportation Improvement Program.
• Receives and responds to problems, complaints, and issues from citizens regarding streets, sidewalks, traffic calming, street signs, speed limits, traffic signal operations and other traffic control devices, utility covers, traffic control signs, transportation and utility infrastructure, etc.; inspects problem areas personally.

• Receives and responds to problems, complaints, and issues from citizens regarding streets, sidewalks, speed humps, street signs and other traffic control devices, utility covers, traffic control signs, inlets, catch basins, transportation, storm drainage, and utility infrastructure, etc.; inspects problem areas personally.
• Possesses a proficiency or understanding, interest, and capacity for innovative and contemporary civil engineering practices in as many of the following key areas as possible: urban pedestrian accessibility,
  • active transportation,
  • urban pedestrian accessibility,
  • urban signage,
  • urban parking,
  • traffic calming,
  • pedestrian, bicycle, and automobile safety and connectivity,
  • Incorporation of green storm water management practices.

 

• Processes Rights-of-Way construction permit applications submitted by property owners, developers, contractors, utility companies and DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management, including provisions for work zone safety, and monitors construction work and the restoration of streets, sidewalks, and rights of way post-construction.
• Assists in the administration of City ordinances, codes, standards, and best practices relating to transportation improvements.
• Develops annual work programs to provide for the repair, maintenance, and construction of public facilities including sidewalks, streets, curbs, and street signs; prepares budget requests; reviews budget monthly to ensure control of expenditures.
• Compiles and prepares various memoranda, reports, and records; composes letters and other correspondence as needed.
• Performs financial responsibilities by coordinating the preparation of capital improvement and operating budgets for the annual transportation budget, monitoring and projecting revenues and expenditures, prioritizing capital projects and equipment items, and implementing procedures to increase efficiencies.
• Performs project management duties such as selection of design consultants, contract administration; review of construction documents; preparing, review, and award recommendation; and construction management and inspection through project completion.

• Performs complex engineering work related to the design of transportation improvements.

• Conducts technical engineering research work as needed.
• Prepares detailed analyses and comprehensive technical engineering reports and recommendations.
• Coordinates inspection of City of Decatur construction projects.

• Performs related work as necessary.

 

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

 

• Collaborative, self-starter with a growth mindset, and the ability to supervise, inspect and evaluate work performed by contractors and consultants.
• Ability to use independent judgement and discretion in the handling of emergency situations, determining the appropriate procedures to be implement, setting priorities, maintaining standards, and resolving problems.
• Ability to understand and interpret design drawings, constructions specifications, and contract documents.
• A technically proficient engineer who can command the respect of other professionals in the field as well as elected officials, City Staff, vendors, developers, and citizens.
• Comfortable in uncomfortable situations and genuinely enjoys interacting with citizens and business owners.
• Has a passion for innovation and is a believer in pushing the envelope to develop safe infrastructure that is sustainable and meets the objectives of the City of Decatur.
• Out-of-the-box thinker capable of finding innovative solutions to challenges.
• Able to effectively communicate highly technical concepts to non-engineers.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will possess the following:

 

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, transportation, planning or related field from and accredited college or university.
• A minimum of five (5) years of broad and extensive experience in professional engineering work, including at least one (1) year as a licensed Professional Engineer.
• Comprehensive knowledge of transportation engineering standards, principles, and practices; experience overseeing GDOT PDP process is a plus.
• Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary methods and techniques as applied to the design, construction, and maintenance of public works.
• Must possess and valid State of Georgia driver’s license (Class C) and a satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR).
• Knowledge of highway laws, codes, standards, and specifications pertaining to transportation engineering and costs.
• Knowledge of materials, methods and techniques used in the design, construction and maintenance of streets, bridges, sidewalks/multi-use paths, trails, and related structures.
• Must be available for emergency call0in on weekends, evenings, and holidays.

 

 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

The City of Decatur is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Therefore, qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, familial status, or veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.