MPO Planning Manager

Mpo Planning Manager

Join our team as the MPO Planning Manager! Under the general guidance of the Executive Director, the MPO Planning Manager administers the organizational transportation planning function for the Pasco Metropolitan Planning Organization. Coordinates transportation projects between agencies, directs the maintenance of extensive reporting and data systems, provides highly responsible and complex support to the Executive Director and represents the MPO to the public and other key stakeholders. The Planning Manager is the direct supervisory lead of the MPO Staff.

Essential Job Functions :

• Provides administrative, oversight, and technical responsibility for the management of the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).
• Oversees updates to the Metropolitan Transportation Plan, the Unified Planning Work Program, the Transportation Improvement program, and related federal / state urban area planning activities.
• Oversees daily operations of the MPO including executing planning responsibilities of the Executive Director in his / her absence.
• Serves as a liaison with the Federal Highway Administration, Federal Transit Administration, and the Florida Departments of Transportation for planning activities, administers and manages the solicitation and contracts of professional consultant services.
• Serves as a project manager on major regional projects and as project team member for projects undertaken by other groups and / or organizations; develops new strategies and initiatives; manages budgets and / or contracts.
• Represents the MPO throughout the study area to assist the local governments as needed and provides technical expertise on planning issues to the public and partner agencies.
• Provides highly responsible support to the Executive Director, The MPO Board, Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and its subcommittees and assistance in the implementation of recommended policies as directed.
• Collects, analyzes and interprets transportation data, designs surveys, develops long-range transportation planning priorities, summarizes data and prepares reports, and reviews transportation model inputs and outputs.
• Develops proposals; develops and tracks project budget, scope and performance measures; recommends and procures consultant services; manages consultant and MPO staff team; reviews and reports on study progress and deliverables; applies for and manages grants; corresponds with agency partners; and develops and implements public outreach plans.
• Maintains current knowledge in transportation planning developments. Strategies, public policy, and legislation related to regional transportation planning issues.
• Supports multi-modal support for bicycle, pedestrian, freight, and develops vehicular equity in funding, safety programs and safety goals.
• Performs personnel related duties in conjunction with the Human Resources, or / and Executive Director including, but not limited to, assigning and directing work, writing performance plans, appraising performance, developing and training, counseling, rewarding and disciplining, handling complaints and grievances, reviewing time reports, and recommending the hiring, termination, and promotion of subordinates and other supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Compiles, develops and reviews long-range planning studies including assessing and analyzing data, coordinating and facilitating public engagement, scheduling and attending meetings, preparing and delivering public presentations; assures coordination with local comprehensive plans including providing comments on local plans and developments with regional impacts.
• Convenes and facilitates meetings; prepares content and presentations; coordinates with communications staff to prepare scripts, digital communications, and other information.
• Collaborates with Pasco County Government to maintain effective and efficient local, state, and federal policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Minimum Requirements :

Physical Skills : Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication Education, Training and Experience : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree, or higher, in Planning, Public Administration, or related field. Six (6) years' experience in transportation planning which includes three (3) years' of experience as a planning project leader, with four (4) years of supervisory experience. Licenses, Certifications or Registrations : Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) certification required within five (5) years of obtaining the position. ADA Statement : A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Drug-Free Workplace : Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law. Emergency Response / Recovery Activities : All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Veterans' Preference : Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

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Benefits include :

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.