Mobility And Special Projects Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

Under direction of the Director of Transportation and Mobility or designee, function as the manager of Mobility initiatives, including active transportation, transit, and related special projects. Leads the planning, development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of programs, policies, capital projects, and initiatives that enhance multimodal transportation throughout the community.

• Provide leadership and direction in the development of short and long-rang department plans; gather, interpret, analyze, and prepare data for studies, reports, and recommendations; coordinate departmental projects and activities with other departments and outside agencies.
• Responsible for managing development and implementation of the Active Transportation Plan, including prioritization of projects and initiatives, monitoring performance measures, coordinating implementation across departments, and recommending plan updates.
• Serve as staff liaison to the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), including communication with committee members and preparation of meeting agendas, minutes, and presentation materials.
• Prepare reports, presentations, policy recommendations, and briefing materials for City Council, City management, advisory boards, community organizations, and regional partners.
• Administer the City’s Complete Streets Policy by coordinating implementation across departments and reviewing transportation projects for policy adherence and consistency.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the City’s Safety Action Plan, including coordinating safety initiatives, tracking implementation progress, supporting grant opportunities, and collaborating with internal departments and regional partners.
• Manage the planning, development, design coordination, and implementation of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure projects, including on-street bicycle facilities, shared-use paths, sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, accessibility improvements, and other multimodal transportation enhancements.
• Manage the development, administration, and implementation of mobility-related grants, including identifying funding opportunities, preparing grant applications, overseeing grant compliance, and managing grant-funded projects.
• Lead bicycle and pedestrian education, encouragement, outreach, promotional programs, campaigns, and events to promote safety.
• Coordinate with DART on transit planning, service enhancements, first- and last-mile connectivity, passenger amenities, and other transit initiatives.
• Administer and oversee the Safe Routes to School Program, including planning, education, encouragement, community partnerships, and grant opportunities.
• Gather, analyze, interpret, and present transportation, mobility, and safety data to support stakeholder requests, planning efforts, policy recommendations, and transportation infrastructure decisions.
• Coordinate consultant contracts and professional services related to planning studies, engineering design, construction support, public engagement, and special transportation projects.
• Develop graphics and utilize GIS software, computer databases, spreadsheets, and other transportation-related technology to support planning, project management, and reporting.
• Investigate citizen requests and other internal and external transportation and mobility related requests and implement remedies for those requests.
• Communicate courteously and effectively, verbally and in writing, with other employees, citizens, contractors, and officials. Coordinate and negotiate effectively with others. Work as an effective team member.

Supervise and evaluate subordinate employees when appropriate or as directed. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Public Administration, Geography, Landscape Architecture, or a closely related field.
• Master s degree in Planning, Transportation Planning, Public Administration, Engineering, or a related field is…