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Posting Title
Capital Improvement Program Manager (Vision Zero Design)
Job Requisition Number
COA091115
Position Number
117172
Job Type
Full-Time
Division Name
Transportation Engineering
Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Planning, or a field related to the job, plus five (5) years of experience conducting activities related to capital budgeting or planning initiatives two (2) of which were in a lead or /supervisory capacity
- A Master’s degree in a field related to Business Administration, Public Administration or related field plus three (3) years of experience Two (2) of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity may substitute for the required education and experience
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- None.
Notes to Applicants
The Austin Transportation and Public Works Department’s (TPWD) Transportation Engineering Division has an opening for full-time Vision Zero DesignProgram Manager to plan, design, and advance the implementation of Vision Zero/Safety projects. The Program Manager will provide technical input and strategic direction to Vision Zero-related projectsto successfully deliver high-need, time-critical projects; and develop the vision and implementation framework for the program.
Vision Zero design projects are expected to address Vision Zero program systemic safety initiatives; which may include access management; intersection safety design; traffic signal design; operational safety analysis; multi-modal roadway design (bus, bicycle, vehicle, and pedestrian); and corridor roadway design.
This position will coordinate with City of Austin staff, partner transportation agencies, contractors, and affected stakeholders to develop projects and assist with inquiries regarding transportation issues; maintain project schedules, budgets, report progress; prepare task orders, and provide management and oversight of consultants assisting with Vision Zero safety projects and programs. This position may also update and brief City staff and Council Members on projects and programs.
Vision Zero design projects are expected to address Vision Zero program systemic safety initiatives; which may include access management; intersection safety design; traffic signal design; operational safety analysis; multi-modal roadway design (bus, bicycle, vehicle, and pedestrian); and corridor roadway design.
This position will coordinate with City of Austin staff, partner transportation agencies, contractors, and affected stakeholders to develop projects and assist with inquiries regarding transportation issues; maintain project schedules, budgets, report progress; prepare task orders, and provide management and oversight of consultants assisting with Vision Zero safety projects and programs. This position may also update and brief City staff and Council Members on projects and programs.
The ideal candidate will be an engineer or planner with the following knowledge and skills:
- Knowledge of transportation design manuals and the state-of-the-practice.
- Knowledge and technical skill with Autodesk AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, and/or SYNCHRO.
- Excellent team working and problem-solving skills with internal and external members to accomplish organizational goals.
- Excellent written and verbal skills to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including meetings and public events.
- Effective organizational development and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent computer skills in Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
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Applicant: READTHISSTATEMENTRegarding your Application:
A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Please list your complete employment history (to include all job duties responsibilities and employment dates) on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (e.g., “see resume” or “see Linked In Profile”). Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.
Assessment:
This position may require a skills assessment.
Applicant: READTHISSTATEMENTRegarding your Application:
A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Please list your complete employment history (to include all job duties responsibilities and employment dates) on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (e.g., “see resume” or “see Linked In Profile”). Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.
Assessment:
This position may require a skills assessment.
Close Job Posting:
Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days.
90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:
This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other sections within the Division. Decisions on assigned section will be made at the time of hire based on business needs.
Video Conferencing Software Technology:
Austin Transportation Department uses the communication platform, Microsoft Teams, to conduct virtual interviews.
Pay Range
$41.70 – $54.21 per hour
Hours
Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Hours may vary depending on departmental needs and initiatives.
Job Close Date
03/08/2024
Type of Posting
External
Department
Transportation & Public Works
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Not Applicable
Category
Professional
Location
901 S. MoPac Expressway, Austin, TX, 78746
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in managing, planning, designing, and implementing transportation design projects.
- Knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, and/or SYNCHRO.
- Experience in fiscal and resource planning, budgeting, forecasting, developing quality controls and process improvements to fast-track implementation of variety of projects in a cost-effective manner.
- Knowledge and demonstrated experience applying the state-of-the-practice transportation design with City of Austin Transportation Criteria Manual, NACTO Urban Street Design Guide, NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide; AASHTO Design Manuals; TxDOT Roadway Design Manual; TMUTCD; and other relevant City of Austin design documents.
- Experience using Geographic Information Systems, specifically ArcMap.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Advises the Division Manager, Department Director, and City Management on issues, opportunities, and status.
- Coordinates the development and implementation of comprehensive, integrated Capital Improvement plans that support City goals and priorities.
- Aligns departmental capital programs with the City’s Capital Improvement Plan and resolves issues as necessary.
- Monitors the implementation of the City and departmental Capital Improvement Plans.
- Conducts presentations and acts as representative for the division, department, City management, boards and commissions, and other stakeholders as appropriate.
- Coordinates and monitors the planning, development, and implementation of the City’s general obligation bond programs.
- Develops and evaluates plans scope, criteria, and timelines for a variety of projects and program activities.
- Develops policies and procedures.
- Collaborates with the Budget Office on program planning and budgeting.
- Provides technical assistance and advice to city management, departments, citizens and other stakeholders.
Responsibilities - Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
- May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of modern methods, planning tools, and models, of fiscal or capital planning and capital budget.
- Knowledge of capital program finance, funding sources, budgeting, planning and strategies.
- Knowledge of the development of service-based user fees, capital markets and alternative financing strategies.
- Knowledge of information systems and their application.
- Knowledge of effective planning and coordination techniques.
- Knowledge of supervisory and management techniques.
- Knowledge of governmental fiscal policies and procedures
- Knowledge of office software systems
- Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
- Skill in gathering, processing, analyzing, and presenting data
- Skill in effective oral and/or written communication to all levels of City management and the public
- Skill in anticipating and accurately predicting the results of alternate courses of action.
- Skill in resolving problems or situations.
- Skill in developing and compiling capital planning reports.
- Skill in the application of cost benefit analysis and other types of capital planning analysis methods.
Criminal Background Investigation
This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation
EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within
the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
