NEOGOV · 10 hours ago
MAUI METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
NEOGOV is seeking an Executive Director for the Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) who will be responsible for the administration of the multimodal 3-C Planning Process. The role involves managing staff, overseeing fiscal management, and collaborating with various agencies to ensure effective transportation planning for Maui.
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Responsibilities
The Executive Director shall be responsible for those matters of administration assigned to the position in the administrative supplemental agreement
At a minimum, the Executive Director shall be responsible for day-to-day supervision and management of the Maui MPO staff; recruiting and hiring staff to fill positions authorized by the Policy Board; fiscal management, including procurement of goods and services consistent with 2 CFR 200 and applicable OMB circulars; implementation of policy; and project direction, coordination, and oversight for activities within the purview of the Maui MPO
The Executive Director shall consult, as needed, with the Policy Board in carrying out these responsibilities along with collaborating with federal, state, and local partners
Maintain the Maui Long Range Transportation Plan (MLRTP), Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP), the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), and the Public Participation Plan (PPP)
Serve as the Maui MPO point of contact with FHWA and FTA for the purpose of coordinating and managing efforts on the Maui MPO’s compliance with 23 USC 134 and 49 USC 5303
Provide regulatory and practical guidance to the Maui MPO on the management and operations in following HRS 279D and the Maui MPO’s Agreements and Bylaws
Conduct, prepare, publish and update a variety of planning-related studies
Provide information and analyses to the State Legislature, the Maui County Council, and the appropriate State and County authorities in carrying out cooperative, comprehensive, and continuing multimodal transportation planning and programming for the Maui MPO
Obtain information and plans from the State and the County for urbanized and rural areas of Maui as they concern land use and transportation
Cooperate and coordinate with the State of Hawaii
Develop recommendations, based upon federal transportation planning regulations and guidelines, and upon any direction that may be provided by the Policy Board, to HDOT, and the Maui County Council regarding transportation policy matters
After authority has been provided by the Policy Board, receive, expend, and distribute, as necessary:
Federal funds to carry out the provisions of the appropriate Federal highway and transit regulations; and
Such other funds as may become available to support metropolitan transportation planning
Establish and execute Memoranda of Agreement and Memoranda of Understanding as appropriate
Advise on plans, projects, and programs requiring action by the State Legislature, and County Council which have been submitted to the Maui MPO for review
Perform quantitative analyses and prepare transportation technical and policy reports along with utilizing technology to provide relevant transportation and population forecasting
Administer the multimodal 3-C Planning Process to ensure a cooperative, comprehensive, and continuing multimodal transportation planning process among the State, the County and other entities; and consult, coordinate, and advise appropriate jurisdictions and authorities, legislative bodies, boards, and agencies, as necessary, consistent with Federal statutes and regulations
Represent Maui MPO in meetings with agencies and the public; and
Perform other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or major course work in Urban and Regional Planning, Transportation Planning, Traffic Engineering, Geography, Public Administration or related fields (Master's degree preferred)
Five (5) years of experience in an administrative capacity
As a part of or in addition to the five (5) years of administrative experience, three (3) years of responsible managerial and budgetary experience
Professional experience in planning (MPO or transportation planning preferred)
Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license (equivalent to State of Hawaii Type 3)
A combination of education, training and experience may be substituted at the Board's discretion
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred
Benefits
Plus benefits
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