7340 - Regional Center for Smart Mobility Solutions Director (Deputy Director - DOT)

This position is in the Transportation Department.

Starting salary: $120,000 - $152,000 depending on qualifications.

Salary Grade: U4

Mobility on Demand (MOD) and Active Transportation Demand Management (ATDM): managing live traffic demand through public vehicular and personal device applications to optimize traveler experience and trip performance.
Analytics and GIS: modeling, traffic data, statistical analysis, and studies to inform decision support for planning and live traffic operations.
Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO): active traffic management of signalized intersections and smart infrastructure.
Produce and manage a Center Work Plan with measurable targets to achieve overall mobility goals and objectives, to include input from regional transportation agencies and the public. The plan shall include budgets, performance indicators, return-on-investment analyses, and timeframes for deployment of a MOD platform.
Manage Center traffic data subscriptions, information technology systems, platforms and technology staff needed to support the Center.
Manage Center information technology systems and staff to facilitate rapid technology deployment including direct coordination with data systems of other regional agencies, such as traffic signal coordination, crowdsourced data captured by regional entities, and the generation of mobility applications.
Interface with local, state, and federal transportation agencies as well as the general public in pursuing Center goals and objectives.
Lead a procurement effort to contract for traffic operations and MOD platforms.
Pursue additional funding sources from regional, state and federal entities to support Center operations, a MOD platform, and traveler education and incentives.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A degree in engineering, public administration, statistics, information technology, business, behavioral economics, or a related field and five years of highly responsible administrative or management experience to include transportation analytics, information technology, and budgeting.

Ideal Candidate:
Shares a social equity blended mobility/infrastructure vision regarding mobility solutions; can advocate, articulate, and implement that vision; is able to apply innovation and creativity while acknowledging regional mobility challenges and addressing these in a strategic manner.
A visionary leader and role model with a positive presence who demonstrates initiative, is action-oriented, exercises good judgment, treats others with respect, and is open and approachable.
A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills; able to articulate ideas to different audiences in a clear and direct manner.
Experience establishing positive relationships with regional partners, developers and constituents based on honesty and respect, while providing balanced information on issues, programs and solution alternatives.
A commitment to the organization and the betterment of the community.
Experience organizing processes to maximize effectiveness and efficiency, analyzing trends and problems and developing long-range plans.
Foster a team-oriented working environment based on collaboration, respectful interaction and positive mentorship.
An active listener.
Possesses strong technology, budgeting, writing and presentation skills.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Please attach a resume and cover letter to completed application.

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/score against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Licenses and Certificates: Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicants suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services review and approval of the candidates driving record.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.