DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS - 55000475
POSITION DESCRIPTION: This is a Senior Management level administrative oversight position that leads, plans, directs and coordinates the District Transportation Operations Division which includes Construction, Maintenance, Traffic Operations, Materials and Research (if applicable), Safety, Operations Centers within the district and the Professional Engineer Training Program. This responsibility includes oversight of the District Construction Offices that are directly responsible for administering/inspecting all construction work, oversight of the District Maintenance Offices who manage all activities and programs related to maintenance of state roadways and structures, oversight of the District Traffic Operations Office to improve safety and mobility through application of traffic engineering principles and practices, and oversight of the District Materials Office where applicable to implement the materials program including conducting testing and research of construction products and materials.
As part of the District Leadership Team, develops and maintains communications and working relationships with all internal and external customers and partners including: contractors, consultants, elected officials, governmental agency employees, the media, and the public concerning department programs and activities.
Responsible for optimizing the utilization of human resources within areas of oversight. Functions include: identifying organizational needs and developing staff, reviews and resolves, in consultation with the Department's HR Office, employee disputes and grievances; oversees the hiring, discipline, reassignment, dismissals, promotion and demotions of employees in the Operations area of the District.
Responsible for optimizing the utilization of the District's Operations and work program budget to include: development of legislative budget requests; budget allocation for cost centers supervised; budget reductions/increases within the operations area; response to Central Office/Legislature requests for impact statements, budget exercises, and other budget development and control documents; position reductions/increases; rate management; expenditure and encumbrance guidance, tracking and control. Periodically reviews spending plans to ensure that cost centers operate within approved budgetary constraints.
Manages non-routine matters relating to the Transportation Operations area of the District. Addresses and analyzes areas of responsibility or requests for services not normally provided. Develop bold and innovative solutions in a collaborative setting that addresses Department Leadership expectations within the confines of available manpower, schedule and budget.
The successful candidate must demonstrate the following Executive Core Qualifications designed to assess executive experience and potential.
LEADING PEOPLE – This core competency emphasizes and ability to develop and implement strategies to maximize employee performance excellence and foster high ethical standards in meeting the Department’s vision, mission and goals.
LEADING CHANGE – Leading change requires the ability to develop and implement an organizational vision and to incorporate that vision into the State’s Transportation goals and the Department’s core values. Inherent in this ability is the need to balance change with stability and continuity while striving to improve customer service within the basic government framework. It also involves the ability to foster a work environment that encourages creative thinking and the ability to maintain focus, intensity and persistence, even under adversity and in the face of specific as well as institutional resistance to change.
COMMUNICATIONS & BUILDING COALITIONS – This core competency involves the ability to explain and advocate facts and ideas in a convincing manner while communicating and negotiating with individuals and groups. It also includes the ability to develop a professional network with other organizations and individuals to assist in solving issues and identifying the internal and external forces that impact the work of the organization.
BUSINESS JUDGMENT – This core competency involves applying the principles of management generally used in the private sector to manage a public sector operation. The public sector leader must be able to manage and apply financial, human resources and technology management to accomplish the organization’s mission. The bottom-line of this core competency is effective and efficient decision making.
RESULTS DRIVEN – This core competency stresses accountability and continuous improvement. It includes the ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through strategic planning and the implementation and evaluation of programs and policies.
REQUIRED LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION: Pursuant to Chapter 20.23, Florida Statutes (F.S.), this position requires registration as a Professional Engineer according to Chapter 471, F.S.
OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS: Level I Background check is required for this position. Travel is required within the District area of responsibility as well as across the State. Unconventional work hours is expected and incumbent is required to carry a department mobile device and be available 24 hours, during emergencies and other times deemed necessary by Department Leadership.