Active Transportation and Safety Division Manager (Transportation Division Manager)

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Active Transportation and Safety Division Manager (Transportation Division Manager)

Salary

$97,988.80 - $132,766.40 Annually

Location

1120 SW 5th Ave, OR

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

2017-00879

Bureau

Portland Bureau of Transportation

Opening Date

10/30/2017

Closing Date

11/20/2017 11:59 PM Pacific

The Position

The City of Portland is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as
Portland's Active Transportation and Safety Division Manager!


This position supports PBOT's effort to create safe and livable streets, while being a national leader in innovation in Vision Zero, Safe Routes to School, Open Streets, Bike Share and Active Transportation.  As Division Manager, the candidate must have very strong communication skills, interpersonal skills and social equity competencies.  The Division Manager is responsible for representing the agency in the public and interfaces with other regional, state and federal partners on a regular basis.

This position oversees approximately 35 employees and a complex 5 million dollar budget, and has an influence on the bureau's capital program. A successful candidate will have an understanding of program operations, contracts, grants, and sponsorships.  The candidate will lead funding strategies and funding management for the Division. Understanding of procurement and managing of consultant teams is also preferred. This position will be expected to provide leadership to create and promote an equitable workplace that demonstrates an environment respectful of living and working in a multicultural society.

PBOT's Active Transportation and Safety (ATS) Division is responsible for coordinating the active transportation (bike, pedestrian and access to transit) and traffic safety programs for the Bureau. The ATS Division's programs and projects are designed to promote, encourage and build a safe and convenient system that serves the transportation needs of all Portlanders.  The Active Transportation and Safety Division includes three sections: Operations, Programs and Safety. Each Section has a section manager that is a direct report to this position. The Operations Section includes the employer transportation options program, bike share (BIKETOWN), bike parking, Street Seats and other similar programs that relate to use of the right-of-way, also called Livable Streets. The Programs section conducts culturally responsive outreach and education programs that encourage individuals to bike, walk, take transit, carpool, and car share in order to increase Portland's transportation system efficiencies and community health.  This includes Sunday Parkways and Smart Trips. The Safety team leads the agency's efforts on Vision Zero and Safe Routes to School, ranging from data evaluation, project identification, education and enforcement coordination.
 
 The Portland Bureau of Transportation is a community partner in shaping a livable city. We plan, build, manage and maintain an effective and safe transportation system that provides people and businesses access and mobility. We keep Portland moving.  For more information about the Portland Bureau of Transportation, please visit www.portlandoregon.gov/pbot.  The Portland Bureau of Transportation embraces diversity, models inclusivity, and promotes equity through its service delivery, internal operations, organizational culture, and in its work with partners and the community. 
 
Why work at the City of Portland?
The City of Portland is committed to offering medical, dental, vision, basic life, and long term disability coverage that provides quality care, support and value to eligible employees and their family members. Additional benefits such as flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance and employee assistance program coverage is available to ensure employees have the appropriate tools to safeguard themselves and their family.  The City of Portland also participates in PERS, the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System. For more information on the City of Portland's benefits please click here.

To Qualify

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

  1. Knowledge of transportation principles, practices, current trends, regulations, standards and laws.
  2. Knowledge or experience in management, planning, and organization principles and/or program planning techniques while providing program services that support active transportation such as:  bicycling, walking, and encouraging transit use.
  3. Knowledge or experience applying program planning techniques including budgeting and objective development such as furthering equitable outcomes through program approaches.
  4. Knowledge or experience of effective employee management skills in a diverse workforce such as:  establishing performance requirements, monitoring performance, and coaching for performance improvement and development.
  5. The ability to establish and maintain highly effective working relationships with a wide array of community partners such as other governmental agencies, community and business organizations including school districts, health care providers, advocacy groups, and volunteer service organizations.
Applicants must also possess
  • Valid state driver's license 

The Recruitment Process

An evaluation of each applicant's training and experience, as demonstrated in their resume and answers to the supplemental questions, weighted 100%. . Do not attach materials not requested. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. You have 14 days from the notice of the examination results to let us know if you disagree with your results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information. Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection

Additional Information

Application Instructions
Applicants must submit a professional resume online, as well as answer the supplemental questions specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement in accordance with the following Application Instructions:
 
Your résumé and answers to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
  • Your answers to each supplemental question should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained which clearly reflects your qualifications
  • Your resume should support the details described in your answers to the supplemental questions
  • If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, as identified below, please describe in your cover letter any transferrable skills obtained during your military service and how they relate to each of the required minimum qualifications under the "To Qualify" section above.
Your résumé should be no more than a total of two (2) pages combined. Do not attach materials not requested.
 
All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm, on the closing date of this recruitment.  E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
 
If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, attach a copy of your DD214 / DD215 and / or Veteran's Administration Letter Stating your disability to your profile, as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veteran's Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for.
 
Veteran's Preference documentation must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date of this recruitment.
 
Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at time of application. 
It is the policy of the City of Portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply. If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, the requests must be made to the Analyst(s) named below No Later Than the Closing Date of This Announcement.

Questions?  
Emily Mavraganis
Senior Human Resources Analyst
Bureau of Human Resources
emily.mavraganis@portlandoregon.gov
(503) 823-3314
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits
 
This summary outlines the benefit programs, actual benefts may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.

The City of Portland offers a comprehensive benefit package that is competitive with other private and public sector employers.

More detailed information can be obtained by calling the Benefits & Wellness Office at 503-823-6031.
 
  • A choice of two medical/vision plans and two dental plans.
  • Coverage is available to benefits-eligible employees, their spouse/domestic partner and eligible dependent children up to age 26.
  • For full time employees, the City pays 95% of the cost of coverage, you pay 5%.
  • The part-time employees' cost is pro-rated based on the number of hours in the employee's regular work schedule.
  • We offer many on-site fitness center locations and classes, stretching,
  • discounts to local fitness clubs,
  • smoking cessation benefits,
  • chronic care coaching programs,
  • worksite wellness screenings and flu shots.
  • Basic life insurance at no cost to full time employees.
  • Levels of coverage are based on bargaining units, employment status and/or annual salaries.
    • Supplemental life insurance - employees may purchase up to $500,000 for themselves
    • up to $300,000 for their spouse or domestic partner.
    • up to $25,000 for dependent children.
    • This coverage is portable upon retirement or separation. There are some limitations on coverage level.
  • Depending on your bargaining unit, you may be eligible for Basic Long Term disability coverage which will pay up to 40% of your basic monthly earnings up to $3,333 per month.
  • The benefit is available 60 days from the onset of the approved disability, or exhaustion of sick leave, whichever is later.
  • Preexisting condition limitations do apply.
  • Employees may also purchase an additional 20% (of your basic monthly earnings up to $1,667 per month) coverage.
Short-Term Disability
  • Depending on your bargaining unit, you may be eligible for Basic Short-Term disability coverage which will pay up to 40% of pre-disability earnings for eligible employees
  • The benefit is available after a 14-day waiting period, and can continue for 90 days.
  • Pre-existing condition limitations do apply.
  • Employees may also purchase an additional 20% benefit (of your basic monthly earnings up to $1,667 per month) coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) provides confidential counseling services for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Effective July 1, 2013, the plan provides up to five free visits per year.
  • Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP) allows you to make pre-tax contributions to your account to pay for eligible medical/dental/vision expenses which are not paid by your health insurance (deductibles, co-pays, etc.)
  • Dependent Care Account Program (DCAP) allows you to pay for your eligible dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. The maximum allowable you may contribute to this plan is $5,000. 
  • Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP)
    • The City currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.
    • Employees who are OPSRP members are vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65 (age 60 for police and fire.)
  • Option to contribute a portion of your earnings on a pre-tax basis to the City's Deferred Compensation Program.
Paid Leave
  • 112 hours of vacation each year initially. This accrual will increase over time.
  • Sick leave typically accrues up to a maximim rate of 40 hours per calendar year
  • 10 paid holidays each year
  • Three personal days accrue each year
Family Medical Leave

In accordance with federal and state law, and the City policy for family medical leave, the City grants family and medical leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical related reasons.
 
  • City's TRIP Reduction Incentive Program (for transportation options)

01
Thank you for considering joining the City of Portland. We sincerely value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible.

The following supplemental questions are an important step in the examination and selection process to assist us in determining if you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the posted vacancy.

A lack of a complete and thorough response to each of the supplemental questions in the space provided may result in disqualification from the examination. In addition, the selections you make and responses you provide in the questionnaire must accurately reflect what is documented in your resume. Please allot 30 minutes to complete this application.

Have you read and understood the information listed above?

  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have knowledge of transportation principles, practices, current trends, regulations, standards and laws?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Please describe your knowledge of transportation principles, practices, current trends, regulations, standards and laws.

(In your response, include how and where you obtained this knowledge and experience) Enter N/A, if you do not have relevant experience.

04
Do you have knowledge or experience in management, planning, and organization principles and/or program planning techniques while providing program services that support active transportation such as: bicycling, walking, and encouraging transit use.
  • Yes
  • No
05
Please describe your knowledge or experience in management, planning, and organization principles and/or program planning techniques while providing program services that support active transportation such as: bicycling, walking, and encouraging transit use.

(In your response, include how and where you obtained this knowledge and experience) Enter N/A, if you do not have relevant experience.
06
Do you have knowledge or experience applying program planning techniques including budgeting and objective development?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Please describe your knowledge or experience applying program planning techniques including budgeting and objective development such as furthering equity outcomes through program approaches?

(In your response, include how and where you obtained this knowledge and experience) Enter N/A, if you do not have relevant experience.
08
Do you have knowledge or experience of effective employee management skills in a diverse workforce such as: establishing performance requirements, monitoring performance, and coaching for performance improvement and development?
  • Yes
  • No
09
Please describe your knowledge or experience of effective employee management skills in a diverse workforce such as: establishing performance requirements, monitoring performance, and coaching for performance improvement and development.

(In your response, include how and where you obtained this knowledge and experience) Enter N/A, if you do not have relevant experience.
10
Please describe your ability to establish and maintain highly effective working relationships with a wide array of community partners such as other governmental agencies, partnership relationships with media, community and business organizations including school districts, health care providers, advocacy groups, and volunteer service organizations.

(In your response, include how and where you obtained this knowledge and experience) Enter N/A, if you do not have relevant experience.

11
Where did you first hear about this job opening? (If on an internet job board, please specify which job board)

Required Question

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