ABOUT THIS POSITION

THE CITY

Over 1.7 million people call Phoenix home, where sunshine and opportunities are endless! Commonly known as the Valley of the Sun, Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the United States and provides a rich culture and an abundance of attractions for both residents and visitors from museums, nature parks, and restaurants to a vast network of arts, entertainment, sports, recreational and educational amenities.

Phoenix and the surrounding areas are home to several major professional sports team to include the Arizona Diamondbacks (MLB), Phoenix Suns (NBA), and Phoenix Mercury (WNBA), Arizona Cardinals (NFL), and the site for the Spring Training MLB Cactus League. Phoenix also has one of the fastest growing job markets and is emerging in the new economy with strength in high technology, manufacturing, bioscience research and advanced business services. Education continues to be a primary focus as well with high-quality public schools, community colleges and universities.

With its strategic location within hours from multiple leisure destinations, Phoenix offers outstanding weather and a vibrant lifestyle, making it a great place to do business, but an even better place to live.

THE ORGANIZATION

The City of Phoenix is a full-service city with the largest council-manager form of government in the United States, 14,500 city employees, including seven employee unions and associations, and a $3.4 billion annual budget. The Phoenix City Council is comprised of a Mayor and eight Council members. Each council member is elected by the people from a represented council district for a four-year term. The Mayor is elected at-large. The City Manager is appointed by the Mayor and City Council and is responsible for the city's day-to-day management and operations including overseeing more than 30 departments and managing the finances and budget of the City of Phoenix.

The vision for the City is to improve the quality of life through efficient delivery of outstanding public services. The vision statement, "We will make Phoenix a great place to live, work, and visit, by fostering a dynamic and sustainable environment with exceptional public services," continues to define and stimulate the City's growth and development. The City places a high value on being employee-friendly by striving to be the local market leader for employee compensation and benefits, honoring all cultures and lifestyles, leading the way to be innovative and progressive, and creating a workplace that focuses on customer service excellence both internally and externally to become an employer of choice.

The mission of the Streets Department is to provide for the safe, efficient and convenient movement of people and goods within the city, and support citywide infrastructure projects to improve the quality of life in Phoenix.

The Street Transportation Department is an innovative and creative industry leader. The Department operates and maintains the City's nearly 5,000 miles of existing streets and manages the planning, design, and construction of new streets, including multi-modal infrastructure. Department resources include a staff of over 743 dedicated full-time employees, an annual operating budget of $125 million, and a five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) of $950 million. To learn more about the department click here .

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Street Transportation Department is seeking an Assistant Street Transportation Director to lead the Design Construction Management divisions. The Street Transportation Department is looking for a creative and engaged leader, who is passionate about transportation and have a strong commitment to our mission, continuous improvement, and innovation. This individual will understand the importance of community engagement and building strong partnerships. Supervision is exercised over professional, supervisory, technical, and field staff.

The Assistant Street Transportation Director provides professional transportation and engineering consultation and assistance to City departments, City Manager's Office, the Mayor and City Council, and to local, state, and federal agencies; and directs the development, design, and execution of a variety of engineering projects, including civil engineering, public works, transportation, traffic engineering, and street and storm sewer design programs. One of the key priorities of the Street Transportation Department is the Vision Zero Roadway Safety Action Plan.

Frequent consultation and coordination with Street Transportation management, City Manager's Office, Mayor and City Council Offices, citizens, and other agencies and jurisdictions regarding policy proposals and solving complex problems is common.

This position exercises considerable initiative and independent judgment and works under the general supervision of the Street Transportation Director while overseeing the development and management of division budgets.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Ideal candidates for this position will possess the following:

Excellent communication skills, the ability to build relationships of trust with stakeholders, and be committed to continuous improvement, collaborative teamwork, and excellent customer service.
Ability to provide technical information and valid recommendations on complex issues.
Ability to evaluate opportunities for operational efficiency and innovation; and is responsible for the implementation of city and department policies.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to City and Street Transportation Department operations.

SALARY

Hiring Range: $146,640 to $178,000.00 annually.

Pay Range: $146,640 to $190,632 annually.

Salary offer will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. The City contributes 9% of salary into 457/401(a) plans with no matching required. $6,000/annual car allowance and $1,440/annual cell phone allowance. The selected candidate will be required to reside within Phoenix city limits within 24 months after the date of hire.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive Executive benefits package is offered which includes:

Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
Dental, vision, and life insurance options
Employer paid long-term disability
Free Bus/light rail pass
Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

For more details, visit: Executive Benefits .

Pension Information

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be registered in the State of Arizona as a Professional Engineer with proficiency in civil engineering by the end of the probationary period .
Five years of experience supervising professional-level staff in the practice of public works, transportation, engineering, architecture, or construction.
Two years managing a major functional area within public works infrastructure.
Bachelor's d egree in civil engineering, structural engineering, construction engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, or an equivalent technical degree.
Other combinations of experience and education which meet the minimum requirements may be substituted
The City job description can be found here .
All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

Additional education such as master degrees in business or public administration is encouraged.
Experience in a large, diverse public sector agency.
Experience supervising a multi-disciplinary team.
Experience managing large operating and CIP budgets with multiple funding sources, including determining funding mechanisms to meet program needs.
Experienced with principles of roadway design and design and operation of traffic control devices.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes October 3, 2024. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Asst Street Transportation Dir, JC:21240, ID# 55618, 09/09/2024, USM, MA, Benefits: Executive

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