Assistant Manager, TP

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

General Functions
This role is responsible for the management of the Division’s professional services contracts for roadway corridor/areawide infrastructure capacity/safety improvement studies, term contracts, intergovernmental and external transportation agency agreements, Concurrency Management System maintenance, Comprehensive Plan and Ordinance updates related to the Transportation Element, Transportation Impact Fees, transportation modeling and simulations related to the Capital Improvement Program and development permitting, grant writing and adherence to state and local standards. Work is performed with independence and the position reports to the Transportation Planning Division Manager. The work is evaluated by timeliness, compliance and effective delivery of the projects.

Representative Duties/Assignments

• Responsible for scoping development, procurement and management of professional services contracts for roadway corridor and area studies including contract task scheduling and monitoring, review and approval of prime and sub-consultant reports, invoicing and work products. Includes senior level administration and commissioner briefings with presentations leading up to public workshops and hearings.
• Represents the Manager in coordination between intergovernmental and external transportation agencies including FTA, LYNX, FDOT, FDOT-Turnpike, CFX, MetroPlan Orlando, OIA and municipalities. These interactions require an advanced understanding of County policies and technical standards.
• Responds timely to inquiries from the Mayor and Administrator's office, the Commissioners, citizens, outside agencies and County staff. The responses include advanced technical research, completing public records request protocols and coordination with the Communications Office and Public Works PIO to develop and deploy website content, social media content, mass mailing of project status newsletters and fact sheets.
• Responsible for maintaining a Concurrency Management System and repository for the Annual Traffic Count Program and committed vehicular trips.
• Responsible for managing the Impact Fee Committee and updating Transportation Impact Fees and Ordinance.
• Responsible for timely responses to development submittals through the Land Development Management System.
• Responsible for updates to the Transportation Element based on Federal and State legislation changes, changes in County policies and research performed on emerging transportation modes and technology.
• Assists the Manager in budgeting for the Division which includes monitoring computer replacement cycles, software needs, miscellaneous equipment, estimating costs for upcoming projects, estimating costs for training and travel.
• Responsible for supervisory duties including planning, managing and evaluating performance of staff. Recommends selection of new hires and assistance with disciplinary actions of employees.
• Performs manager related duties and other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Public Administration, Communications, Urban Planning, Geographical Information Systems or closely related field and minimum five years progressively responsible experience in public procurement, including two years of supervisory responsibilities.

Preferences

Experience conducting FDOT’s Project Development and Environmental studies or similar transportation infrastructure programs, implementation of Comprehensive Plan amendments, management of Concurrency Management Systems, working knowledge of FDOT’s Local Agency Program, advanced data and graphic software manipulation utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite, ArcGIS, AutoCAD and the LDMS/AMANDA Permitting System

Open Date: 01/31/2025
Close Date: 02/16/2025

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Pay Grade: 023 - From $44.24 to $57.51
FLSA Status: Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.

Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

4200 South John Young Parkway

Orlando, Florida 32839

Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and background check.

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