Public Transportation And Parking Director - City

$142,046.64 - $217,152.00 Annually

Note: The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City's step placement policy.

How to Apply: To be considered for this exceptional career opportunity, you must attach a resume, cover letter, and a list of six work-related references (who will not be contacted without prior notice) at the time of application.

For additional information please click on this link: https://www.okc.gov/home/showdocument?id=42998&t=638551652278290190

JOB SUMMARY

This position is located in the Public Transportation and Parking Department within the City of Oklahoma City. This position is responsible for directing the overall management, administration, operations and maintenance divisions of the Public Transportation and Parking Department and the Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority (COTPA). This classification reports to the City Manager and the Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority (COTPA) Board of Trustees.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Leads the strategic planning and execution of capital projects and long-term planning projects and objectives.

• Leads the financial oversight of fiscal budgets, fiscal projections, and grant management.

• Oversees management of the annual capital project budgets for Public Transportation and Parking, Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority Trust, and Regional Transit Authority Trust.

• Mentors executive team members and division managers regarding decision making and accountability.

• Establishes and manages the Public Transportation and Parking Department's policies, goals, and objectives.

• Oversees and ensures execution of the Transit Safety and Security Program.

• Interprets, negotiates, and enforces collective bargaining labor contracts and effectively manages escalating labor relations inquiries.

• Prepares reports and makes presentations to a variety of groups such as state safety oversight, City and Trust leadership, and federal and state regulatory agencies.

• Represents the Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority and the City of Oklahoma City on various boards, trusts, and commissions.

• Serves as the Administrator for COTPA Trust and the Executive Director of the Regional Transportation Authority Trust.

• Represents the City of Oklahoma City as point-of-contact with departmental staff, City officials, contractors, federal and state legislature officials, and representatives of state and federal agencies, to exchange information related to COTPA activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors' degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or Planning and/or minimum of five (5) years' experience in a transportation leadership position.

• Transportation Safety and Security Certification (TSSP).

NOTE: Certification is required upon hire OR must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of and skill in applying executive level management techniques and principles.

• Knowledge of Trust management processes.

• Knowledge of and skill in public transportation planning and operations.

• Knowledge of federal and state grant management.

• Knowledge of federal and state legislative processes.

• Knowledge and understanding of the Safety Management Systems (SMS).

• Skill in building relationships, structuring/forming consensus, and driving compromise.

• Skill in analyzing, delegating, problem solving, and prioritizing simultaneous projects.

• Skill in creating and managing financial and trust budgets and expenditures.

• Skill in managing and monitoring the work performance of a complex organizational unit.

• Skill in communicating and discussing policy development and implementation.

• Skill in oral and written communication, public speaking, and video messaging.

• Skill in coordinating complex planning activities.

• Ability to think critically and make decisions impacting a large municipality.

• Ability to negotiate and enforce labor contracts.

• Ability to plan and manage long range projects.

• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships.

• Ability to maintain required licenses and certifications.

• Possession of a valid Driver License (Operator).

COMPETENCIES

• Execution and Results: (1) Sets well-defined and realistic goals and high standards of performance for self and others; (2) displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward performing work; (3) completes assignments in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner, and delivers results; (4) works with minimal supervision, is motivated to achieve, and demonstrates responsible behavior; (5) demonstrates understanding of all aspects of the job and application of accrued knowledge in carrying out duties and responsibilities; technical knowledge; skill in the techniques, equipment, procedures, and work required; (6) recognizes opportunities and takes action for improvement to programs, policies, procedures, practices, and processes; (7) understands and is able to apply the principles, methods, and tools of quality improvement; (8) collects, examines, analyzes, and interprets data from a variety of sources; (9) makes data-driven recommendations/decisions and achieves results; (10) effectively achieves results through others to achieve the Department or City's mission.

• Business Judgment: (1) Makes sound decisions and build hypotheses under uncertainty; (2) leads strategic direction, and operational decision-making in volatile, complex, or uncertain business context; (3) identifies risks and develops and implements measures to avoid, mitigate, or minimize those risks; (4) makes effective, timely, well-informed, objective, and transparent work-related decisions; (5) uses resources effectively to achieve results aligned with organizational priorities; (6) applies a broad understanding of financial management/budgeting principles to ensure decisions are fiscally sound and responsible and in accordance with policies, procedures, processes, rules, regulations, and laws; (7) makes business decisions that drive positive, fiscally responsible performance; (8) manages ambiguity, business insight, financial acumen, makes decisions using data and insight that achieves the best outcome for the department and City.

• Teamwork/Team Oriented: (1) Recognizes, values, and leverages the ideas, opinions, and perspectives of others; (2) participates willingly and effectively as a team lead or team member; (3) builds consensus; fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust; (4) collaborates with others to accomplish goals and objectives and achieve results; (5) expresses facts, ideas, messages, and information (technical and non-technical) to individuals or groups clearly, concisely, accurately, understandably, with honesty, tact, and diplomacy and in a manner that is appropriate for the intended audience; (6) actively listens, clarifies information as needed.

• Customer Centric: (1) Demonstrates commitment to public service; (2) serves and satisfies internal and external customers in a timely and effective manner; (3) establishes, commits to, and maintains high standards for producing quality work products and being responsive to customers; (4) supports the Department/City's mission; develops and executes strategies with the customer in mind.

• Talent Development: (1) Provides tools, materials, equipment, and resources; (2) provides performance feedback, coaching, mentoring, encouragement, and support; (3) discusses personal and professional goals; (4) provides formal and informal learning and development opportunities that support achievement of personal and professional goals; (5) attracts and develops talent; (6) manages performance throughout the department or City; (7) sets the leadership tone for area of responsibility.

• Inclusive Leadership: (1) Fosters a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where individual differences are valued, and employees feel a sense of belonging; (2) seeks to know and learn about others; welcomes diversity in ideas, perspectives, and thoughts; understands and respects values, attitudes, and beliefs of others; (3) seeks to build diverse teams through inclusive hiring practices (ensures opportunity for individuals of all backgrounds and demonstrates a commitment to hiring the most qualified candidates); (4) cultivates engagement, team building, collaboration; (5) instills trust; (6) recognizes contributions and celebrates accomplishments; (7) promotes the advancement of all employees including those of marginalized identities (e.g., coaching, mentoring, providing personal and professional development opportunities); (8) actively participates in and encourages others to participate in diversity and inclusion programming and/or training; (9) strategically integrates inclusion into business practices and decisions; (10) demonstrates respect, inclusiveness, understanding, tact, diplomacy, and professionalism in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with others; (11) effectively manages one's own feelings and emotions; (12) builds diverse teams, promotes advancement of marginalized employees, participates and encourages participation of I&D initiatives.

• Strategic Thinking: (1) Thinks conceptually, imaginatively, and systematically; (2) envisions the future; (3) defines the vision, direction, and goals; (4) develops a road map for achievement; (5) anticipates change and plans for it; (6) considers long-term value and consequences; (7) influences others to achieve results; (8) understands where the organization is headed; knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work; (9) aligns business strategies to long-term success of the City; (10) sets the vision, direction and compelling course of action; (11) operates effectively within the systems, programs, policies, procedures, codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations of the organization; (12) knows industry and stays ahead of best practices; (13) understands the political environment, management priorities, staff roles and responsibilities, and grasps external factors impacting the organization; (14) identifies when issues need to be escalated to higher authorities and effectively alerts appropriate officials.

• Leads Through Influence: (1) Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; (2) gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals; (3) works with others towards achieving agreements that may involve exchanging resources or resolving differences; (4) understands the concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence, and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to a work effort including those actively involved; (5) leads through influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome (positive or negative).

• Commitment to Continuous Improvement: (1) Recognizes opportunities for improvement with regard to programs, policies, procedures, practices, and processes; (2) understands and is able to apply the principles, methods, and tools of quality improvement; (3) collects, examines, analyzes, and interprets data from a variety of sources; (4) makes data-driven recommendations/decisions and achieves results.

• Agility: (1) Values collaboration, communication, and feedback and is flexible and open to new ideas; (2) learns rapidly and transforms learning into action; (3) examines processes and practices to perform work most effectively; (4) demonstrates courage and willingness to take calculated risks; (5) assesses readiness; proposes new approaches, methods, and technologies; (6) plans, implements, and evaluates change in a transparent, positive, and thoughtful manner; (7) exhibits emotional maturity and stability, effectively manages conflict, and remains optimistic and calm during stressful situations; (8) rapidly adapts to change and leads others through change, while producing tangible results and identifying new opportunities.

SAFETY SENSITIVE STATUS

This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Inside most of the time, subject to sitting, standing, walking, or using a telephone for extended periods of time.

• Outside occasionally, may be exposed to heat, cold, humidity, rain, etc.

• Occasionally required to work hours beyond normal working hours.

• Occasional out-of-town travel for seminars, meetings, etc.; some local travel required.

Note: Typical City employee working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. However, working hours vary (may require work to begin before 8:00 a.m. and/or end beyond 5:00 p.m., and/or may require work on weekends and holidays), and are subject to change, based on the duties and location of the position and the business needs of the assigned work unit/department.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Near vision enough to read and draft written communications or reports, both manually and machine generated.

• Speech enough to communicate clearly and distinctly in person and by phone.

• Manual and finger dexterity enough to operate standard office equipment.

• Hearing enough to communicate in person and by phone.

Note: The working conditions and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

OTHER DETAILS

Attachments: Applicants may upload only two attachments. Applicants may choose to combine documents into one file for upload.

Pay Method: City employees are required to receive pay electronically, either via direct deposit or pay card.

Former Employees: If this position is open to external applicants and you are a former employee, you must be eligible for rehire to participate in any selection process. If you are unsure of your rehire status, please contact the Human Resources Department at (405) 297-2530. If your rehire status has been coded "Not Eligible," "Eligible 3," or "Conditional," you will need to request a review of your rehire status through the Human Resources Department's Employee and Labor Relations Division.

Background Investigation, Drug Testing, Physical Examination: Upon a conditional offer of employment/acceptance of position, the City of Oklahoma City will conduct a criminal history background check for external applicants. Applicants will be provided contact information for any third-party reporting agencies used to collect background information in connection with conditional offers of employment.

If the position accepted includes a driver license (commercial or non-commercial) Job Requirement, the City of Oklahoma City will obtain a Motor Vehicle Report for internal and external applicants.

If the position accepted is safety sensitive and/or a driving position, internal and external applicants will be provided a copy of the City of Oklahoma City's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy prior to being directed for a drug test.

If the position accepted is cyber security sensitive, internal and external applicants will be subject to a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Interstate Identification Index (III) Fingerprint Background check. Additionally, employees in this job classification must complete Level 4 Security Awareness Training and pass an online certification test.

If the position accepted includes a lift/push/pull/carry Physical Requirement of 25 pounds and greater, internal and external applicants will be directed for a physical examination.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

If you require reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process, please notify one of the Human Resources Department Representatives by calling 405-297-2530. The City of Oklahoma City is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion. The City of Oklahoma City will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, creed, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (to include sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression), age, genetic information, disability or political affiliation.