City of Scottsdale

About City of Scottsdale

Located in the beautiful Sonoran Desert, Scottsdale, Arizona is bordered by Phoenix to the west and the McDowell Mountains on the east. Scottsdale is annually rated among the nation's most desirable communities to live in, visit and do business in. Check out more about Scottsdale. The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process, and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. About the Position: Responsible for the leadership, direction and management for the Transportation Department including traffic operations, engineering, planning, signs, signals, ITS, paving management, and shoulders and drainage. This position supports the operating department programs by assuring that administrative and operational services are responsive to the needs of program management. Selection Process: Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview and an assessment exercise. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include: Fingerprinting Criminal Background screening for the past 7 years MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Public/Business Administration, Civil Engineering or a related field from an accredited educational institution. A minimum of five years progressively responsible experience in an organization and community with a proven record of working effectively with elected leaders. An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis. Must have at least one year of Lead or Supervisory experience. Experience working in a municipality preferred. Licensing and Other Requirements FEMA IS-100 or IS-700 certification, or ability to achieve one certification within six months of hire. Preferred Arizona Professional Engineer registration. Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required depending on department/section assignment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following: Provides vision and leadership while directing the overall activities of programs in the Transportation Department. Supervises employees and coordinates personnel-related activities to include, but not limited to: training, approving work schedules, recommending/approving personnel actions, coaching and counseling, establishing performance goals, and writing performance evaluations. Develops, updates and maintains the City's Transportation Master Plan. Administers the City's transit program. Provides input into the development of the City's Capital Improvement Plan in support of the adopted Transportation Master plan, other planning directives, and other policy guidance. Prepares the departmental budget and manages available funds. Develops, reviews and administers design, construction and maintenance standards for street infrastructure. Determines maintenance responsibility for roadway and drainage rights of way and easements. Supports and represents City Council and management policies and practices to the public and other City employees. WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most work is performed in a normal City office environment, with occasional work performed in field situations. Some exposure to dust, noise, inclement weather, temperature extremes and unpleasant odors. Operates a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, telephone, calculator, copy and fax machine requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement. Travels to/from meetings and various City locations. Attends evening and weekend meetings as necessary. The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

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