NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Assistant Director-Transportation Planning & Traffic Engineering
Leesburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$116K/yr - $220K/yr
5+ years expLoudoun County Government has been recognized as one of Forbes' 2025 Best Large Employers, committed to employee satisfaction and excellence in public service. The Assistant Director for Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering will lead the division, overseeing transportation functions, data analysis, and project management while engaging with stakeholders and coordinating with regional agencies.
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Responsibilities
Develop and maintain standardized systems for data collection and performance metrics to assess projects for potential inclusion in the CIP
Analyze data and present findings to recommend the best investment strategies for infrastructure projects, such as roads, intersections, sidewalks and trails, as well as Board member initiatives
Coordinate with regional transportation agencies and neighboring jurisdictions on plans, studies, and funding
Lead and manage a team of planning, engineering, and project management professionals
Coordinate the procurement of professional services contracts
Advise Department and County Leadership on policy matters
Coordinate with other county departments for planning and zoning requirements, land use, GIS, and mapping
Routinely update the Countywide Transportation Plan
Evaluate and coordinate transportation grant funding with project schedules
Manage and coordinate emergency or ad hoc projects designated by the Director
Provide strategic planning for the department’s long and short-term goals and objectives
Make presentations to the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission and other public forums on a wide variety of transportation matters
Employ exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to engage with stakeholders, community members, and decision-makers
Facilitate collaborative discussions, address concerns, and foster consensus among diverse groups
Maintain a professional work environment in accordance with County policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
Masters degree in Planning, Engineering, Business, Public Administration, or related field
Five (5) years of directly related, progressively responsible work experience including three (3) years in a supervisory or management role preferably in a government setting
A proven track record of success in leading and managing a team of professionals in the transportation planning and traffic engineering industries
Robust experience in transportation planning and capital investment prioritization strategies
The ability to standardize traffics planning and studies processes and procedures
Knowledge of the theory, principles, practices and techniques of transportation planning, multi-modal systems and traffic engineering operations including the ability to solve all common and unusual problems encountered, as well as developing models to forecast traffic demand
Knowledge of all applicable Federal, State and local laws, codes and ordinances
The ability to analyze unusual circumstances, variations in approach, and incomplete or conflicting information, and defend and negotiate recommendations concerning road safety issues
The ability to analyze conflicts and facilitate resolutions
The ability to develop programmatic and administrative management plans and employee performance standards
The ability to determine best use of human, fiscal and material resources
The ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing
The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, County and State officials, contractors and the general public
The ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to prioritize work for self and staff and manage multiple projects and tasks
The successful candidate must be available to support evening Board of Supervisor and Planning Commission meetings, as well as conduct or support project-related public information meetings outside normal business hours
Candidates must hold a valid driver's license
Employment is contingent upon successful background checks to include criminal, credit, and driving record checks
Preferred
Experience in local government preferred
Benefits
Loudoun County Government offers a variety of benefits to both regular full time and part time employees.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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