City of Norfolk

Assistant Director of Public Works (Transportation)

SALARY

$38.92 - $64.78 Hourly

$3,113.96 - $5,182.00 Biweekly

$80,963.00 - $134,732.00 Annually

LOCATION

Norfolk, VA

JOB TYPE

Unclassified

JOB NUMBER

ADPWT

DEPARTMENT

Public Works

OPENING DATE

05/02/2018

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

BARGAINING UNIT

GEN

SALARY

$38.92 - $64.78 Hourly

$3,113.96 - $5,182.00 Biweekly

$80,963.00 - $134,732.00 Annually

LOCATION

Norfolk, VA

JOB TYPE

Unclassified

JOB NUMBER

ADPWT

DEPARTMENT

Public Works

OPENING DATE

05/02/2018

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

BARGAINING UNIT

GEN

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Description

The City of Norfolk is on the move with many changes to its downtown landscape. Norfolk is the business and cultural hub of the region, and has defined Transportation as a critical element for the continued future health, development and growth of the City. Through the leadership of the Mayor, City Manager and City Council, Norfolk plays a central role in defining, guiding and leading the transportation discussion in the Hampton Roads region.
 
An innovative, results-oriented transportation expert is needed to align the strategic objectives of City Council and the City Administration with national, regional and local transportation initiatives. The current context for transportation planning and implementation in Norfolk is both dynamic and changing which includes funding allocations and greater competition for available funds, implementation of a fixed guideway, light rail transit, and increased awareness of environmental and sustainability issues.

This position is unclassified and serves at the will of the City Manager.
City of Norfolk residency is required within six (6) months of appointment.

Essential Functions

The candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills; the ability to develop and convey specific data analysis; have the aptitude to handle multi-faceted project coordination; ability to read, understand and prepare planning documents, contract specifications for development and construction; liaison and coordinate with legislators, state and federal agencies (VDOT, DRPT, FHWA, FTA) the Transportation Planning Organization, other communities, citizens and businesses, engineering consultants and lobbyists.
 
Various key assignments/tasks will include:
  • Monitoring, reviewing and commenting on significant transportation legislation and proposals at both federal and state levels.
  • Providing guidance on all aspects of the federally defined regionally based metropolitan planning processes incorporating the region's long range transportation plan including both fiscal constraint and air quality conformity.
  • Identifying transportation funding opportunities for Norfolk, the region and the approach for moving them forward.
  • Impact analysis on light rail and mass transportation projects for the City and future opportunities.
  • Negotiating contracts for the City on aspects of transportation.
  • Planning, implementation and management of transportation projects.
  • Supplying technical support for all major transportation studies.

Education/Experience

Work requires specialized knowledge in a professional or technical field.  Work requires professional level of knowledge of a discipline which is typically acquired at a Master's degree-level of study or equivalent.

Five years' experience in a related field, preferably in a management capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Information & Requirements

Interested candidates should complete an application along with a letter of interest that addresses the responsibilities and qualifications stated above, a current resume, and the names, addresses, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of five professional references.

Benefits

 
     
  • Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance and tuition assistance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking .
     
  • Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
     
  • Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
     
  • Retirement
    If you are hired October 5, 2010 or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit.  This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

NOTE:
The benefits described above are broad generalizations.  The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type. 
 

Non-City
Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above.  Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.   

 

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Assistant Director of Public Works (Transportation) Supplemental Questionnaire
* QUESTION 1
The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

* QUESTION 2
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?





* QUESTION 3
Which best describes your years of progressive experience in the transportation planning field?




* QUESTION 4
Please describe, in detail, your experience in the transportation planning field.
* QUESTION 5
Please describe your experience interacting with government officials, citizens, businesses, consultants, lobbyists, etc.
* QUESTION 6
Please describe your mass transportation project experience.
* QUESTION 7
Do you have experience negotiating contracts?


* QUESTION 8
Please acknowledge receipt of the following information: - This position is unclassified and serves at the will of the City Manager. - This position requires City of Norfolk residency within six (6) months of being hired.

* QUESTION 9
Do you currently reside in the City of Norfolk?


* QUESTION 10
Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)



QUESTION 11
Credit Record - If you check yes to the previous question, please provide names of creditors, dates, places and circumstances.
QUESTION 12
Organizational Membership - If you answered yes to questions ___ and ___, please explain fully. (If not applicable please put NA)
* QUESTION 13
Do you have experience working with an integrated library system (ILS)?


* QUESTION 14
Do you have your EIT?


* QUESTION 15
Are you a City of Norfolk employee recently affected by the Fiscal Year 2016 Reduction in Force?


* QUESTION 16
This position requires a proficient level of computer skills. Please select the response that best describes your computer skill level, including using Microsoft Office.upt




* QUESTION 17
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