Transportation Manager

Overview The Transportation Manager is a professional and administrative position under the direct supervision of the Planning & Zoning Official. The role involves organizing and managing the operations and implementation of the City’s Hialeah2050 Master Plan Transportation, Mobility and Connectivity Section. The employee is responsible for initiating, researching, evaluating, coordinating and resolving transportation operations and management of connectivity and mobility issues within the City, including coordinating Land-Use-Transportation models involving mobility, livability, accessibility, sustainability and procurement of funding for planning, design and construction of transportation projects. Essential duties and responsibilities Obtains funding for transportation construction projects by seeking grant opportunities and preparing grant applications from Federal, State and County agencies. Plans, directs, and controls assigned staff, schedules workloads, resolves conflicts, assists in the selection and evaluation of employees, provides training and administers disciplinary action as required. Coordinates traffic analysis for development/redevelopment projects submitted to the DRB, HPB, ZBA and PB for approval and provides reports and presentations to the different boards. Reviews and formulates mitigation improvement plans and agreements for impacted projects and development. Reviews and recommends necessary Comprehensive Plan/EAR-based amendments. Develops plans and procedures for Transportation improvement programs and prepares plans for managing traffic congestion for ease of mobility in high-volume areas of the City. Coordinates activities with the operator of the bus service and monitors provision of service, approving invoices for payment. Prepares annual operating budget for the circulator bus service. Investigates and resolves customer complaints. Ensures compliance with ADA federal, state and local law; ensures system compliance with Title 2 and Title 6 of FTA regulations. Coordinates maintenance and repair conducted by the City and coordinates fare handling procedures. Coordinates with Advertisers and production companies to place ads on buses. Provides weekly or monthly reports on system performance, including riders per hour and by route, vehicle breakdowns, on-time performance, and customer complaints. Coordinates with MDTA and private sector operators. Prepares quarterly progress reports for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) as required. Reviews route performance and recommends changes for adding, changing, or eliminating service. Evaluates and provides progress reports to the City’s designee on operator performance. Monitors finances and prepares regular billings as required. Coordinates with the City to market and promote the service. Coordinates with the City’s transportation consultant. Performs other duties as required. Knowledge, skills, and abilities Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of urban and regional transportation planning, laws and regulations. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of public transportation operations, routes, and service. Knowledge of the principles of general management, public and business administration, and their application to governmental administration. Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and City laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances pertaining to departmental operations. Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices. Ability to plan and direct projects. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Good analytical skills, including use of quantitative computer programs such as Excel and Access. Physical requirements The following are some of the physical requirements associated with this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made by the City to enable an individual to perform the essential duties/functions of the position. Must have the ability to communicate and interact with others through telephone and in person; visual, reading, speaking, standing, hearing, and dexterity requirements as normally defined for office work. Ability to operate office equipment such as a personal computer, calculator, copier and fax machine. Work is performed indoors within a quiet to moderately noisy environment. Must be able to lift, carry and/or push articles weighing up to 20 lbs. Minimum training and experience Bachelor's Degree in Traffic Engineering, Management, Transportation Systems/Planning, or a closely related field is required. Five (5) years of supervisory experience in public transportation management or planning is required. Must possess a valid State of Florida Driver's license. Any combination of education and experience may be considered. Management | Revised: 02/27/2026 | Personnel Board Approved: 03/0 The City of Hialeah is an equal opportunity employer. The City will not discriminate or harass on account of age, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, military service or any protected category. The City is a drug- and alcohol-free employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr