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

• 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 in effectively negotiating to find mutually acceptable solutions.
• Experience making sound and well-informed decisions.
• Experience in identifying, analyzing and providing effective solutions for problems.
• Experience adapting 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 the 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.

Salary Range
Exact Salary: $80,525.00

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

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Deadline
07/17/2025