Transportation Planning Manager

Transportation Planning ManagerCary, NC, a forward-looking and diverse community, is seeking an experienced and collaborative Transportation Planning Manager to join us in our commitment to enhancing the mobility experience in Cary. Building on a legacy of excellence, we adaptively design and manage transportation infrastructure projects in a team-based environment. This position will be part of the Transportation Planning Group within the Transportation Department, working under the general supervision of the Assistant Transportation Director.The Transportation Planning Manager will provide leadership and supervision for a team of transportation planners and will perform complex professional planning work in support of the department's capital programs and projects. This position will play a critical role in managing planning and design projects, representing the Town with key regional partners, coordinating planning projects across the department and organization, and pursuing state and federal grants to support and develop the department's capital budget.The ideal candidate will have robust project management experience and strong supervisory skills, be able to monitor and support a high volume of complex projects while providing guidance and professional development for their team. They will also be highly collaborative and communicative, able to adopt a big-picture viewpoint and "OneCary" mindset to identify opportunities for partnership and teamwork across departments.Typical tasks include:Providing direct supervision of the transportation planning team including assigning projects, setting priorities, providing project direction, managing time off, and balancing workloadsConducting regular check-ins and annual performance reviews of direct report staff, evaluating progress and developing short-term and long-term work plans and goalsDeveloping staff reports and presenting comprehensive plan amendments, and related ordinances/cases to the Town Council and other advisory boards and commissionsSupervising the management of several department programs, including the sidewalk request, bike Cary and greenway initiativesOverseeing staff liaisons to the Transportation Working Group (TWG) and the Greenway Committee, responsible for setting the monthly meeting agenda, managing greenway committee membership, facilitating discussion, and implementing the annual work planCollaborating with the Transportation Engineering Manager on capital project planning, design, funding and project deliveryRepresenting the Town and serving as liaison to committees, boards, commissions, and other governmental agencies as necessary (CAMPO TCC & subcommittees, RTA, Central Pines Regional Council, Triangle Main Line Forum, Wake Transit Plan)Managing, preparing, and submitting transportation-related grant applications for funding on behalf of the TownParticipating in the preparation and administration of the department's Capital Improvement Budget/PlanDeveloping the annual Operating Budget for Facilities PlanningPerforming other job-related tasks as required.Knowledge, skills and abilities include comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of transportation planning; transportation modeling; land use planning, growth management techniques, and land use policy development; techniques required to prepare plans, maps, charts, and graphics; transportation and traffic planning; federal regulations pertaining to transportation and facility related grants; the LDO and its applications; sources of data and information; geographic information systems methods, applications, and data management; planning research methodologies; ability to develop plans to evaluate work accomplishments; ability to supervise the work of subordinates; ability to plan, organize, supervise and carry out complex projects effectively and simultaneously; ability to establish and maintain working relationships with others; ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form.Minimum and preferred qualifications include a combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Transportation Planning, Engineering or related field supplemented by a master's degree in Transportation Planning, Engineering or a related field. Requires 3-5 years of experience in professional planning work, AND a minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience. AICP certification and/or licensure as a professional engineer is required. Preference will be given to candidates who possess familiarity with the North Carolina Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (NC CAMPO)'s Locally Administered Projects Program (LAPP) or other MPO programs that manage federal grants, some experience or familiarity with multi-modal transportation planning, and some experience with budget preparation.Physical requirements include being able to move throughout town facilities freely to perform or observe work, having visual acuity to make fine drawings, read and write handwritten and typewritten material, and be able to read a computer screen, and being able to talk and hear to respond to the public and other employees.Conditions of employment include a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record, drug testing and background check (which may include criminal history check, SBI finger-printing, motor vehicle records check, education verification and credit history review) and satisfactory reference checks prior to employment.Cary ensures equal employment opportunities (EEO) are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.Employer: Town of CaryAddress: 316 N. Academy Street, Human Resources Cary, North Carolina, 27513