Boulder County is seeking an experienced, motivated leader to serve as the Deputy Director of Transportation Planning for our Community Planning & Permitting (CP&P) Department. This key leadership position will lead the Multimodal Transportation Planning Division and oversee a wide range of transportation planning activities in Boulder County, including policy, finance, regional corridors, transit, regional trails and bikeways, and Mobility for All human services-focused transportation mobility programs.

The Deputy Director of Transportation Planning will lead bold and innovative initiatives that advance the County's Strategic Priorities:

• Good Governance
• Climate Action and Environmental Stewardship
• Economic Security and Social Stability

Specifically, they will lead a team committed to developing and implementing transportation solutions to address climate change, safety, and equity. This position requires strong collaboration and relationship-building with local, regional, state, and federal partners and a commitment to centering racial equity in the work. The deputy director will also maintain a leadership coordination role in the network of local government transportation planners and policy analysts to further Boulder County's priorities in regional transportation and mobility planning.

This is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm, with some flexibility and remote options. This position will work out of 2045 13th Street, Boulder, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt.

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $117,912.00 - $143,850.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

• Phone Screening: April 3rd - 5th
• First Round Interviews: April 14th - 17th
• Second Round Interviews: April 22nd - 23rd
• Reference Check: week of April 22nd

New employees receive an 80-hour bank (Download PDF reader) of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

Examples of Duties

1. Leadership & Management:
   • Oversee the Multimodal Transportation Planning Division, managing staff, budget, and projects across multiple transportation disciplines.
   • Provide strategic direction and mentorship to the team, ensuring organizational capacity to meet future challenges in transportation planning and program implementation
2. Coordination and Collaboration:
   • This position represents and coordinates the team's work with other county departments, municipalities, state and federal agencies, and the Board of County Commissioners.
3. Program Development & Budget Management:
   • Coordinate the development and management of the division's work program, budget, and the department's Capital Improvement Program involving regional trails and bikeways.
   • Development and implementation of the Transportation Master Plan.
   • Manage Transportation Sales Tax funds and complex state and federal grant funding sources.
   • Federal Transit Authority transit grant programming and compliance.
4. Grant Securing & Administration:
   • Investigate, secure, and assist in submitting regional, state, and federal grants and managing grant-funded projects.
5. Special Projects:
   • Assume leadership and coordination responsibilities for special projects assigned by the Director.
6. Stakeholder Engagement:
   • Promote cooperative efforts with other jurisdictions and agencies, including leading the Northwest Mayors and Commissioners Coalition, Consortium of Cities, and Boulder County's Denver Regional Council of Government Subregional Forum.
7. Personnel Management:
   • Conduct employee evaluations, provide performance feedback, and recommend personnel actions such as hiring, discipline, and termination.
8. Director Backup:
   • Serve as necessary in the Director's role in their absence.
9. Additional Duties:
   • Perform related work and assume emergency assignments as required, including staff of the Emergency Support Function one in cases of disaster response.

Required Qualifications

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of 9 years of combined education and experience in a related field, including 3 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.

DRIVER'S LICENSE & RELIABLE VEHICLE:

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
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BACKGROUND CHECK:

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation

COVER LETTER:

• All applicants are required to attach a cover letter for this position

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of multimodal transportation planning, policies, finances, capital projects, and mobility programs.
• Strong organizational and supervisory skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with employees, agencies, elected officials, and the public.
• Experience managing complex transportation planning projects and large budgets.

An ideal candidate will possess the following attributes, known as cultural capital, that are used by Courageous Conversation About Race practitioners:

• Aspirational capital - the ability to maintain hopes and dreams for the future, even in the face of real and perceived barriers.
• Linguistic capital - includes the intellectual and social skills attained through communication experiences in more than one language and/or style.
• Familial capital - refers to an understanding of community history and context and cultural practices and traditions.
• Social capital - can be understood as networks of people and community resources. These peer and other social contacts can provide both instrumental and emotional support to navigate through society’s institutions.