Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission Seeking a Director (Office of Transportation)

Job Position

Director, Office of Transportation

Description 

Responsible for advising, assisting and acting on behalf of the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer in planning, development, implementation and administration of commission transportation related programs and projects as assigned in support of the agency’s role as the region’s designated transportation metropolitan planning organization and development district. Directs the preparation of required program documents that include: the region’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the region’s Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) in addition to other financial projections, project budgets, RFP’s, and project scope descriptions. Manages the day-to-day issues related to assigned staff. Represents the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer at local, state and national levels on community, transportation, and economic development issues. More information here.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Planning, Engineering or other closely related field preferred.
• Ten (10) years of related experience with a minimum of two years program management experience.
• Two (2) years’ experience of working with public officials at all levels and the media.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and private funding and grant programs related to Metropolitan Planning Organizations preferred.
• General computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications.

How to Apply

Email letter of interest and resume to: hr@spcregion.org