Job Abstract

The City of Pasadena Department of Transportation is seeking a dynamic transportation professional with a breadth of experience in implementing transportation strategies and tools to serve as Deputy Director to help coordinate, guide, and implement both day-to-day and long-term strategic efforts. The current vacancy is in the Administration Division of the Department of Transportation.

Please note: This examination is authorized as Promotional and Open Competitive, with the promotional eligibility list taking precedence.

The ideal candidate will be a technical expert in their field, preferably in the public sector or demonstrating substantial experience and understating of public sector work. The candidate will have recent experience working on a diverse range of multi-modal projects that sustain, promote, and enhance accessibility, connectivity, and mobility in the community. This person will demonstrate an understanding of the "Big Picture" and community dynamic, possess strong leadership skills, possess written and oral communication skills, decision-making skills, and the ability to multi-task as well as a strong work ethic.

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The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the job description.

• Reports to the Director of Transportation.
• Responsible for advancing the department's goals and objectives as identified in the Mobility Element.
• Supports the Director in developing and executing short term Department goals.
• Supports the Director in developing and executing the Department's Operating and Capital budgets.
• Oversees the Mobility Engineering and Operations division, and Multimodal Planning division of the Department.
• Includes oversight of the City's Traffic Management Center, Development Review process, Active Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering.
• Responsible for development of work plans, employee evaluations and professional development.
• Oversees the development and implementation of the City's Capital Improvement Program.
• Coordinates with local, state and federal agencies to advance the department's objectives.
• Establishes strong working relationships with local community organizations and businesses.
• Acts in the Director's absence.

• Allocating Resources prioritizes the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness.
• Decision Making chooses optimal courses of action in a timely manner.
• Leadership guides and encourages others to accomplish a common goal.
• Oral Communication engages effectively in dialogue.
• Professional Impact presents self as a positive representative of the organization.
• Strategic Perspective evaluates immediate actions in context of achieving long range objectives.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, transportation planning, urban planning, traffic engineering or a related field, AND;
• Seven years of experience in urban planning, transportation planning or transportation engineering, three years of which includes supervisory responsibility.

• Transportation experience, specifically in transportation funding sources, public sector experience and a Master's degree is highly desirable.

Special Requirements
Must have or obtain a Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.