Associate Director, Policy, Planning and Sustainability Administration

Associate Director
Policy, Planning and Sustainability Administration
Location:Washington, District of Columbia, 20003, United States
Posted on: June 20, 2011
Category: Transportation
Experience: 5-7 years

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (GRADE 16)

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is seeking an Associate Director. Please apply at dchr.dc.gov reference requisition #17765. Only persons who officially apply will be considered.

Job Overview

This position is located at our new site at 55 M Street, SE (NavyYard). Provides overall policy direction and guidance for the Policy, Planning and Sustainability Administration. The Associate Director plans, organizes budgets, schedules, directs, coordinates, evaluates and significantly strengthens the effectiveness of all the multi-modal planning activities in developing and maintaining the District's transportation policies and plans. Represents the agency and contributes to the formulatin of regional transportation policy by serving on forums such as the National Capital Regional Transportation Planning Board (TRB), the Metropolitan Washington Air Quality Committee and the Partnership for Regional Excellence and other regional committees. Directs the development of important policies to effectively and safely manage public and private use of Department controlled public space. Develops and implements public parking policies and programs. Provides overall direction and guidance for the review and approval of public space permits to ensure safety and support a healthy local economy. Advanced Degree in Related Field Preferred.

Duties of an Associate Director includes:

The ability to supervise and support staff to create transportation plans and develop project descriptions for transportation services and facilities for the District of Columbia, interpret results, identify alternatives, and obtain public and private sectors input and comments.

Expert knowledge of anlytical evaluative methods, and a thorough understanding of how public transportation laws, policies and regulations are administered, to select and apply appropriate evaluation and measurement techniques in developing program priorities.

Mastery of advanced management and organizational principles and practices and comprehensive knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting regulations, guidelines and processes in order to prepare long and short range plans and guidance that is consistent with broad agency program policies and objectives.

Mastery of knowledge of the mission, functions, objectives and goals of the District Department of Transportation, its policies, regulations and procedures related to multi-modal transportation plans and projects.

Demonstrate excellent oral and written communications skills and interpersonal relations skills, sufficient to prepare and present information and proposals to management officials, business and community groups or other interesed parties and the general public involving complex, controversial, or sensitive issues and processes.