Administrator, Transportation Planning

Salary: $102,797.00 - $154,195.00 Annually
Location : Glendale, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-4135
Department: Transportation
MUNIS- Org Description: Transportation Program Mgmt
Opening Date: 04/11/2025
Closing Date: 5/2/2025 11:59 AM Arizona
Hours per Week: 40

Description
About Us:The City of Glendale's Transportation Department works to ensure safe and efficient travel for the people of Glendale.

The Role:The Transportation Planning Administrator plans, organizes and manages the activities and staff of the Transportation Planning Division and work program area of the department.

The ideal candidate for the role will have a Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Transportation Planning, Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or a related field, and five years of relevant work experience including one year of supervisory experience.

Salary and Hiring Bonus:This position is a Grade 416 with an annual salary between $102,797 - $154,195.

Benefits:
The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. You can review the or visit the for more information.
Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave:
Regular status position's offer:

• The City of Glendale observes 10.5 holidays per year, and full-time employees are also granted an additional 12 hours of holiday special leave per calendar year to celebrate their cultural or religious holidays.
• Vacation leave accrues at 5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours per year), and increases to 6.12 hours after 5 years, and to 7.6 hours after 10 years of service.
• Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours per year).

Retirement:

• This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Contribution is mandatory, and the current contribution rate is 12.27%.

Essential Functions

Plans, organizes and manages the activities and staff of the Transportation Planning and Traffic Education Division.

Serves as project manager on major, controversial or complex planning and special projects.

Assigns projects, establishes individual project scopes, schedules, and performance expectations; monitors progress, provides feedback and evaluates project performance results.

Prepares, monitors, and administers division or project budget in accordance with work program goals and objectives.

Directs staff efforts in the development of new policies and services.

Makes oral and written presentations to and for department management and other organizations as needed.

Conducts origin-destination studies to support the various groups in the Transportation Department.

Develops requests for proposals for consulting services, participates in contract negotiations and in the selection, hiring and management of outside consultants. Directs and manages the work of consultants for projects.

Serves on City and intergovernmental committees and task forces such as (Maricopa Associate of Governments (MAG)/ and Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT).

Conducts research and analysis, develops findings and conclusions, and prepares reports and presentations for department management.

Provides information and technical assistance, to the City and departmental management, staff, developers, design professionals, and/or the general public.

Interprets, reviews, and ensures compliance with applicable standard operating procedures and federal and state regulations.

Makes recommendations regarding customer service issues and disputes presented by the general public, City and department management, and City Council regarding development requirements, procedures, or operational plans.

May serve as primary staff liaison to a variety of boards, commissions, and/or other associations.

Makes recommendations and resolves procedural, operational, and work-related problems.

Manages, researches, and oversees the grant identification and application process for the department.

Manages, maintains and updates the transportation programming processes and documents on an ongoing basis.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements/Success Factors

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Traffic Engineering, or a related field, and five years of relevant work experience including one year of supervisory experience.

Knowledge of:
The principles, practices and methods of planning and implementation techniques
Data gathering and research methods, data review, reporting and presentation
The principles and practices of staff management and modern supervising practices
Development issues and concerns, neighborhoods, public participation techniques, and the development process
Negotiation, conflict management and consensus building techniques
Contract negotiations and subsequent monitoring of contracts
City policies and procedures related to departmental goals and objectives
Project management and organizational principles
Research and statistical methods including transportation model forecasts output
Federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations related to assigned programs

Ability to:
Effectively plan and organize the work of others
Effectively train, mentor, coach and develop professional and support staff
Ability to conduct research, compile data, analyze findings identify key issues, and prepare professional recommendations
Plan, organize, and manage the activities of teams and projects to completion
Plan and administer a program and project budget
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment
Provide quality customer service
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with city employees, contractors, government agencies, citizens, business owners, city officials, upper management, attorneys, and professionals and developers from other local agencies
Interpret regulations, policies and guidelines
Implement city ordinances and policies, review site plans, and analyze the potential impact of development proposals
Manage contracts for consulting services

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.

Success Factor Classification Level - Managerial
Success FactorsDefinitionsClassification LevelsPersonal Accountability & IntegrityTakes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and in complying with organizational rules, policies and procedures. Earns others' trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism.Foundational, Professional/Supervisory, Managerial, ExecutivesTeambuilding & Collaborative RelationshipsInspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride and trust; develops cooperative working relationships with others.Foundational, Professional/Supervisory, Managerial, ExecutivesEffective CommunicationConveys information respectfully, credibly, and effectively.Foundational, Professional/Supervisory, Managerial, ExecutivesContinuous Learning & DevelopmentAssesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; takes initiative in pursuing self-development and learning to expand skills and increase knowledge.Foundational, Professional/Supervisory, Managerial, ExecutivesCommitment to Service ExcellenceStrives to excel in meeting the needs of both internal and external customers in a fair and equitable manner. Delivers high-quality services with a commitment to continuous improvement.Foundational, Professional/Supervisory, Managerial, ExecutivesInnovationApplies original thinking in approach to job responsibilities and to improve processes, methods, systems or services.Foundational, Professional/Supervisory, Managerial, ExecutivesLeadershipPromotes organizational mission and goals and encourages cooperation in support of organizational goals.Professional/Supervisory, Managerial, ExecutiveOrganizational AwarenessIdentifies fundamental values and beliefs to guide the organization into the future. Uses knowledge of the workings, structure and culture of the organization and political climate to solve problems and accomplish goals.Professional/Supervisory, Managerial, Executive
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Working Conditions
Office setting
Benefit information is outlined here:
01

Please select the response that best describes your education and experience as it relates to the Administrator, Transportation Planning position with the City of Glendale.

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Transportation Planning, Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or a related field, and five years of relevant work experience.
• Three years college coursework in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Transportation Planning, Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or a related field, and six years of relevant work experience.
• Two years college coursework in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Transportation Planning, Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or a related field, and seven years of relevant work experience.
• One year college coursework in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Transportation Planning, Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or a related field, and eight years of relevant work experience.
• Nine years of relevant work experience.
• None of the above

02

Do you have at least one year of supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of experience do you have supporting Elected and appointed Officials?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 2 to 5 years
• More than 5 years

04

How many years of experience do you have preparing written reports and presentations for elected and appointed officials (including reviews of agendas)?

• 5 or more years
• 4 to 5 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 2 to 3 years
• 1 to 2 years
• Less than a year
• None

05

How many years of experience do you have preparing and giving presentations to the public?

• 5 or more years
• 4 to 5 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 2 to 3 years
• 1 to 2 years
• Less than a year
• None

06

How many years of relevant experience do you have working with the federal, state, regional/local agencies guidelines and regulations; including coordination on regional projects and an understanding of municipal/regional transportation organizations?

• 5 or more years
• 4 to 5 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 2 to 3 years
• 1 to 2 years
• Less than a year
• None

07

How many years of knowledge and experience do you have in federal and state regulations related to transportation?

• 5 or more years
• 4 to 5 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 2 to 3 years
• 1 to 2 years
• Less than a year
• None

08

How many years of experience do you have in preparing a Transportation Plan for a jurisdiction?

• 5 or more years
• 4 to 5 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 2 to 3 years
• 1 to 2 years
• Less than a year
• None

09

Do you have experience in managing complex transportation projects?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have experience managing high profile transportation projects?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you have experience in applying and securing federal/competitive grants?

• Yes
• No

12

Please select what type of experience you have in the following budget and funding programs:

• Experience developing budgets
• Experience in long-range funding programs
• Experience in complex financial model
• None of the above

13

Do you have knowledge and experience with transportation activities that require application of MUTCD knowledge?

• Yes
• No

14

Do you have knowledge and experience with reviewing traffic impact analysis related to developments and projects?

• Yes
• No

15

Do you have experience prioritizing transportation projects to allocate limited funding?

• Yes
• No

16

How many years of direct experience in working with the public at public meetings and answering questions from the public related to transportation planning projects do you have?

• 5 or more years
• 4 to 5 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 2 to 3 years
• 1 to 2 years
• Less than a year
• None

17

How many years of experience do you have in managing traffic education campaigns and programs?

• 5 or more years
• 4 to 5 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 2 to 3 years
• 1 to 2 years
• Less than a year
• None

Required Question