Metro Planning Branch Chief
Employer
Georgia Department of Transportation
Atlanta, Georgia, Georgia
Description
Manages the transportation planning activities of an organization, division or agency. Serves as a group leader to professionals providing professional support.
Under limited supervision in the Metro Planning Unit, serves as the Branch Chief of a major organizational branch engaged in Metropolitan and other Transportation Planning activities in alignment with core planning responsibilities and the Statewide Strategic Transportation Plan/Statewide Transportation Plan (SSTP/SWTP).
Supervises various planners engaged in the oversight, coordination, development, and support of Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (MPOs) regional transportation planning processes and transportation planning and decision-making process. Also supervises planners engaged in, and reviews work related to, planning studies, analysis, and other similar activities.
Job Requirements
STATE ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate degree from an accredited college or university AND Four (4) years of job-related
experience, which includes one (1) year in a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role - OR One (1) year of experience at the lower-level (TRP063) or position equivalent.
- Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training
or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully Related
professional experience may substitute for the minimum educational requirement on a year‐
for‐year basis.
AGENCY SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university AND Four years of related
experience. - Experience in the planning and analysis of highway transportation systems
- Experience in the implementation of strategic planning and analysis
- Demonstrated experience in performing and managing strategic initiatives.
- Possess effective leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide others toward
accomplishment of office/department goals. - Experience in providing effective instruction/training to staff (either direct reports,
consultants, or other governmental entities, such as MPOs). - Maintains a high standard of ethical conduct.
- Experience to effectively negotiate to find mutually acceptable solutions.
- Experience to make sound and well-informed decisions.
- Experience to identify, analyze and provide effective solutions for problems.
- Experience to adapt quickly to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected
obstacles. - Experience in gathering, interpreting, analyzing and summarizing information for the purpose
of writing technical reports documenting studies and recommendations. - Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office.
- Ability in gathering, interpreting, analyzing and summarizing information for the purpose of
writing plans, studies, and recommendations. - Ability to effectively apply new knowledge and skills to improve work efficiency.
- Knowledge of department’s organizational structure, policies, and systems and how to
operate effectively within them. - Knowledge of department’s goals and the ability to recognize opportunities to help achieve
those goals. - Ability to motivate and promote teamwork.
- Ability to lead people and get results through others.
- Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
- Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
- Strong customer orientation.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with transportation planning, including evaluating the need for transportation
improvements Possess strong supervisory skills. - Ability to effectively plan, distribute and evaluate the work of staff.
- Experience with managing contracts and distributing tasks based on scope.
- Experience with overseeing and managing studies.
- Knowledge of the role of transportation planning with Metropolitan Planning Organizations.
- Knowledge of the federal and state laws and regulations governing required activities and
documents related to metropolitan planning, Transportation Improvement Programs (TIPs),
Metropolitan transportation Plans (MTPs) and other related topics. - Experience working with local governments and/or other interested parties in developing
solutions for transportation problems/challenges. - Intermediate skill level in Excel
- Knowledge of the transportation planning process’ role in developing transportation projects
and subsequent planning roles in project development - Experience managing or directing coworkers/team members to develop a recommended
course of action in proposing a transportation solution. - Knowledge of GDOT’s organizational structure, policies, and systems and how to operate effectively within them.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL GDOT JOBS
The interview is just one part of the overall selection process and is not the only criteria used to make the final selection. In addition to the interview, the final selection is based on the applicant’s work history and performance (documented in HR and/or Office files), PeopleSoft/employee status (i.e. rehire code), employee performance reviews, personnel file review (HR & Office Files), criminal background check, employment reference checks (including references and commendations from Managers and other relevant documentation) and, for supervisory positions, demonstrated leadership skills based on past and current work history will be considered.
Good Employment Standing:
In accordance with the Interview and Selection Process (ISP), an applicant must have no active disciplinary actions to be in good employment standing. Actions that may disqualify an applicant include letters of reprimand (active for 12 months after issuance date); suspension without pay or disciplinary demotion (active for 12 months from the effective date); Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and Leave Restriction Plans (active until 12 months after the date of conclusion). In addition, an employee must have an overall ePerformance rating score of three (3) or higher on their most current evaluation. Please note that Memorandums of Concern are not considered disqualifying factors. Human Resources may remove any employee from consideration for selection who is pending a disciplinary action; however, if the action is resolved in the employee’s favor, he or she will be allowed to compete.
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THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.
THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE
PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.
UPON PROMOTION, THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL RECEIVE 10% or THE GDOT JOB SPECIFIC MINIMUM SALARY, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
GDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary Range
$80,525.00/yearly
Benefits
Grow Your Career with GDOT!
GDOT is on the cutting edge of innovation in the Transportation Industry. We value teamwork, collaboration and strive for excellence in all we do. GDOT offers positions with competitive salaries and promotional opportunities to enhance your skills while advancing your career. Join the GDOT Team for a career in the public sector and use your talents to make a real difference in your community!
We offer a comprehensive Benefits Package including:
- Health Insurance, Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Work-Life Balance (flexible work schedules, sick leave, paid vacation, and 13 paid holidays)
- Teleworking may be an option depending on your position
- Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Retirement benefits with 401K matching
- Job training, mentoring, and more!
How to Apply
ENTER JOB TITLE (METRO PLANNING BRANCH CHIEF) AND LOCATION (ATLANTA, GEORGIA) IN THE SEARCH BOXES TO PULL UP JOB POSTING, AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY.
Deadline
10/01/2024