Assistant Director of Transportation job in Fresno
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Organization: | City of Fresno | Job Category: | Transportation | Job Type: | Full Time | Country: | USA | State/Province: | California (CA) | City: | Fresno | Post Code: | 93721 | Salary and Benefits: | Up to $158,352 DOQ annually with attractive benefits package. | Post Date: | 07/13/2018 |
The Assistant Director of Transportation assists in the planning, direction, organization and review of the assigned operations. In this at will capacity the incumbent exercises judgment and discretion in the administration and direction of an assigned group of operating divisions. The Assistant Director is responsible for the oversight of daily operations and may, in the absence of the Director, assume those duties. In addition, the Assistant Director is responsible for tactical level planning related to strategic plans and policies and develops operational goals. Incumbents act as a technical advisor to the Director and the City Manager and attends meetings of the City Council, boards, commissions, and committees. The Assistant Director participates in the preparation and administration of the Department’s annual operating budget and works with the City Manager regarding current and anticipated City and departmental needs, prioritization of those needs, and the feasibility of alternative approaches to meeting them. The Assistant Director is expected to facilitate and coordinate activities with other departments within the City of Fresno, as well as outside agencies. This Assistant Director position will be responsible for the City’s transit, public safety and municipal fleet divisions, as well as the Transportation Department’s facilities and capital projects. The three Maintenance divisions are responsible for the maintenance of over 2000 units including transit buses, refuse trucks, police vehicles, fire apparatus and a multitude of other equipment. The selected incumbent will also manage a large portfolio of capital projects, which include construction, new vehicle technology and IT infrastructure. Current projects include the 56 million dollar Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project, renovation of major transit centers, electric bus and various other improvements to the system and the Department’s facilities. |