Mobility and Traffic Safety Asst. Deputy Director - Transportation Department - 1016 (Unclassified)

JOB INFORMATION Under the direction of the Deputy Director, one Assistant Deputy Director will oversee and manage the Mobility and Traffic Safety section of the Transportation Department’s (Department) Engineering, Asset Management, and Parking Division (Division). The Assistant Deputy Director provides management and oversight of multiple multidisciplinary teams of engineers, planners, GIS professionals, and engineering support staff responsible for several of the Department’s major transportation programs. The position oversees the City’s multimodal and traffic safety programs, with a primary work location at 8525 Gibbs Drive, San Diego, CA 92123. Responsibilities include providing strategic direction and oversight for bicycle and pedestrian improvements; traffic safety programs and studies; transportation data and analysis; transportation asset management; parking and curb management; and the development and prioritization of transportation projects and initiatives. This position is responsible for managing and ensuring the efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and resources; standardizing procedures to improve operating efficiencies; developing, supervising, and evaluating the work of subordinate staff; addressing personnel matters including hiring, onboarding, and retention for the Division staff; and ensuring the Division meets or exceeds all performance metrics and customer service standards. This position will manage and oversee various engineering sections with approximately 50 full-time equivalent employees and the equivalent operating budget for these staff. Section employees may be diverse in their backgrounds and functions, including staff that perform field operations, engineers/planners, and administrative or fiscal staff. The Assistant Deputy Director will need to possess the ability to manage all aspects of the operations and implement effective and innovative solutions and cost efficiencies to run a successful operation. Key Areas of Responsibility: Manage the planning, development, and implementation of major transportation programs, including multimodal, traffic safety, traffic operations, and traffic signal management programs. Provide leadership and strategic direction for Vision Zero, Complete Streets, bicycle and pedestrian mobility, speed management, parking and curb management, and other transportation initiatives. Lead the development and implementation of major policies, programs, and investment strategies, including project prioritization, performance evaluation, funding strategies, Council actions, staff reports, and supporting materials. Provide management and oversight of multidisciplinary teams and senior-level staff, including establishing priorities, allocating resources, resolving complex issues, and ensuring effective program and project delivery. Coordinate with City leadership, Council offices, other City departments, regional and state agencies, community stakeholders, and external partners on transportation projects, policies, funding, and emerging issues. Oversee program budgets, grant-funded activities, performance monitoring, and interdepartmental coordination to ensure programs are delivered effectively and in alignment with Department and City priorities. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field; and A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible supervisory and(or) professional management experience in engineering, operations, or management that demonstrates the ability to work in a dynamic environment with a large and diverse workforce Any combination of education, experience, and training may demonstrate these qualifications Desirable Qualifications : The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: General knowledge of transportation infrastructure, asset management, traffic safety, multimodal transportati…

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