Taking the first step to keep a safe multimodal transportation system for Oahu
The
Department of Transportation Services,
Transportation Performance and Development Division, is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented leader to supervise the Transportation Planning efforts of the Programming and Support Branch. This branch is responsible for managing the City's federal transportation funding, programming, and compliance activities across multiple programs and agencies specific to multimodal transportation and traffic to improve safety, efficiency, and connectivity across walking, biking transit, and more. The position ensures the City remains eligible for federal transportation related funding while advancing transportation and transit related capital projects. As the Branch Supervisor, you will establish priorities, implement policies and procedures, and ensure quality control across all federal programming and reporting functions of the department in close coordination with central city departments. .
What You'll Do
- Prepare, track and oversee federal grant applications, amendments, and financial reporting
- Evaluate transportation and transit-related projects for potential federal funding eligibility
- Develop and coordinate the City's input to the:
- State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
- Oahu Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (OMTIP)
- Coordinate federal audits, oversight reviews, and reporting requirements
- Oversee compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program requirements
- Represent the City at meetings and conferences related to transportation planning and funding
Special Work Requirements
- Ability to secure and maintain confidential information
- Designated as a Disaster Support Worker during natural disasters and other emergencies
- May require night and weekend work as a Disaster Support Worker
- Actual salary will be commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval.***
Enjoy
excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.
Apply now and help guide the planning that moves Oahu forward.
Responsibilities
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At the time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
Education Requirement
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four year college or university with specialization in City Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Economics, Sociology, Public Administration or a related field.
Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree.
For Example- Four years of professional work experience, in any occupation, may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.
- Four years of general work experience (does not need to be professional level experience) in transportation planning or engineering, or issuing transportation-related permits, may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.
The education requirement must be met at the time of application. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.
Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.
Experience Requirement
Four (4) years of professional work experience in transportation planning and/or engineering projects, one of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
Desirable Transportation Planning Experience
- Managing federally funded transportation or transit-related capital projects
- Writing and administering federal transportation grants
- Coordinating with federal and state transportation agencies
- Familiarity with multimodal transportation planning principles and practices
Applicable Skills Needed
- Knowledge of city planning principles, practices, purposes, and techniques
- Awareness of trends in Federal, State, and local planning affecting City projects
- Understanding of research methods, statistical procedures, and socio-economic data sources
- Familiarity with State and local laws and ordinances related to City planning
- Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision
- Ability to prepare graphs, charts, and other visual representations of data
- Strong report writing skills for clear and concise communication
LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Valid Hawaii driver's license (Type 3/automobile), prior to appointment.
If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for current vacancy/vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.
