Transportation Capital Programs Manager

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking innovative and strategic leaders to serve as Transportation Capital Programs Managers within the Transportation Planning and Capital Projects Management (TPCPM) Bureau of the Division of Transportation.

Arlington's current 10-year Capital Improvement Program includes more than $600 million in transportation project investments advancing a Complete Streets vision across commercial corridors, non-commercial corridors, and neighborhoods. This position leads one of the Transportation Capital Projects Program teams, managing four to five professional staff responsible for implementing transportation projects that support Arlington County’s vision for its transportation network:  

People of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities can move safely, comfortably, and seamlessly in Arlington. Everyone can rely on a variety of high-quality, sustainable transportation options to get them where they want to go, when they need to be there, without having to depend on a car. Arlington focuses on making travel an enjoyable experience for people, connecting them with nature, friends, family, and opportunities.  

The Program Manager provides strategic direction and oversight for a portfolio of multi-million-dollar projects of local and regional significance that are funded through a combination of local, state, regional, and federal sources. The position works under the direct supervision of the TPCPM Bureau Chief and collaborates closely with the Transportation Planning manager, the other Capital Programs Manager, and leadership across DES Bureaus, including Engineering, Transportation Engineering and Operations,  Transit, Environmental Management, Water Sewer and Streets, as well as the Forestry section of the Department of Parks and Recreation.

Major Job Duties:  

• Developing and advancing the Transportation Capital Program in alignment with Arlington County’s Capital Improvement Program, the Master Transportation Plan, other Comprehensive Plan elements, and commitments to Vision Zero and climate action goals;
• Providing managerial leadership to a Capital Projects Program team, including staffing, work planning, coaching, performance management, and quality control of work products;
• Establishing expectations and best practices for effective project management, promoting collaboration, accountability, creativity, and consistent delivery across a portfolio of projects;
• Coordinating with regional and finance teams to identify grant opportunities and develop, track, and manage multi-source funding plans;
• Directing collaboration with leadership and internal partners on project prioritization and implementation strategies, including budgeting, scheduling, cost estimating, and coordination of project development phases;
• Overseeing engagement with County staff, leadership, private developers, funding agencies, residents, and community groups to support informed decision-making and project delivery;
• Building and maintaining effective cross-departmental relationships to support coordination across divisions, bureaus, and other County departments;
• Maintaining cooperative working relationships with regional and state partners, including the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), to enhance processes and communication; and
• Performing related duties as assigned to support program and organizational needs. 

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Transportation Planning, Engineering, or a related field; and
• Significant and progressively responsible leadership experience in Planning, Project Management and/or Program Management within Transportation operations.

Substitution: Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.  

Desirable Qualifications: Preference may be given to applicants with a Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or a related field, as well as experience with one or more of the following:

• Implementation of multimodal transportation projects in constrained rights-of-way where tradeoffs must be balanced to support multiple modes and curb space needs;
• Public procurement processes, including contracting and real estate acquisitions,  
• Administering federal and/or state- funded projects;
• Managing contracts, capital budgets and schedules;
• Supervising, managing, and supporting a team;
• Building and maintaining productive relationships with internal and external partners in a diverse community;
• Effectively communicating complex information to varied audiences (business, civic groups, elected officials) through written documentation and oral presentation; and/or  
• Leveraging technology and tools to support project development, visualization, and program management.

Special Requirements

Letter of Interest: A complete application includes a letter of interest. Please attach your letter to this application detailing your background and experience and how they have prepared you for this position.

Resume Requirement: A complete application includes a resume. Please attach your resume to the application and verify that the details of your application provide further evidence of your experience and qualifications as displayed on your resume.

Background Check: A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It will include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You will be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Driver's License: Applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver’s license, and must provide or authorize Arlington County to obtain a copy of official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon favorable review of the applicant’s driving record. Alternatively, the applicant must have the ability and willingness to use alternative methods of transportation to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at locations other than the primary worksite.

Financial Disclosure: Completion of the Commonwealth of Virginia Statement of Economic Interest form will be required of the successful candidate upon acceptance of employment and annually thereafter.

Please complete each section of the application including the supplemental questions. Your responses to the supplemental questions are required because they provide us with specific information necessary to evaluate your qualifications for this position. These responses are considered part of the selection process. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please do not write "see resume" as a response to the questions.  

Additional Information

Work hours: This position is full-time. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a one-hour unpaid lunch break each day.  

• Under the DES flexwork policy, employees must work at least 24 hours in the office each pay period (every two weeks). Specific in-office days and schedules can be arranged with the supervisor, provided they comply with DES flexwork requirements.  
• Work will periodically require attendance at field meetings, on project sites and other meetings outside of normal working hours.  
• Schedules are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on operational priorities, annual demands, and individual performance.  
• During telework hours, employees are expected to remain responsive and available, maintain regular communication with their team and supervisor, and ensure that all work responsibilities are fulfilled in a timely and professional manner.  

Working Conditions:  

• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).  
• Work will periodically require attendance at field meetings, on project sites and other meetings outside of normal working hours.
• Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.  

Starting salary is commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected.  

This position is eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan.

For more information on Arlington County’s generous benefits and retirement plan, click here.

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