About the Role
The City of West Plains is seeking an innovative and experienced Transportation Director to lead and manage the operations of our city’s dynamic and multifaceted Transportation Department. This executive-level role oversees transportation infrastructure, transit operations, airport coordination, fleet services, and cemetery maintenance—ensuring strategic, safe, and cost-effective services for the community.
As a CliftonStrengths-based organization, we value each team member’s unique talents and are committed to creating a culture where individuals and teams thrive through their strengths.
Why West Plains?
Located in the heart of the Ozarks, West Plains offers a high quality of life, beautiful surroundings, and a strong sense of community. As a city that values innovation, accountability, and strengths-based leadership, we are proud to support our employees with professional development opportunities, meaningful work, and a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
The Transportation Director will provide high-level leadership and strategic oversight for all transportation-related functions, with direct accountability for:
- Operational Oversight: Lead the daily management of five key Transportation Department divisions: Transportation, Airport, Transit, Fleet, and Cemetery.
- Personnel Management: Supervise a mix of full-time and part-time department employees.
- Budget Management: Administer a FY25 operating budget of $5.34 million and oversee planned grant funding totaling $9.3 million.
- Infrastructure Management: Direct the planning, maintenance, and improvement of city-owned streets, sidewalks, storm drains, and right-of-way projects.
- Interdepartmental Collaboration: Work closely with other City departments, the City Administrator, project engineers, consultants, contractors, and community stakeholders.
- Customer Service & Public Engagement: Respond to and resolve public and tenant concerns with professionalism and a commitment to service excellence.
- Regulatory Compliance & Safety: Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal transportation regulations, and promote workplace and public safety through ongoing training and oversight.
- Project Oversight: Provide leadership for capital projects across all divisions, including transit system improvements and airport developments.
Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for a visionary and pragmatic leader who:
- Has extensive experience in municipal transportation operations or public works.
- Brings a strong track record of effective personnel and budget management.
- Is skilled at project planning, stakeholder engagement, and interdepartmental coordination.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.
- Embraces strengths-based leadership and is passionate about developing talent.
- Demonstrates high standards of integrity, professionalism, and customer service
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in public administration, civil engineering, transportation planning, or a related field.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in transportation, public works, or municipal operations.
- Five (5) years in a senior leadership or management role.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Experience with grant administration and compliance preferred.
Application Process
To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and references to Human Resources. This position is open until filled.