Transportation and Parking Manager

The City of Naperville’s Transportation, Engineering and Development Business Group (TED) seeks a Transportation and Parking Manager to lead the City’s transportation, traffic and parking programs and initiatives.  This position is part of the department’s management team and will lead and manage the work of professional, technical, and administrative staff to provide the Naperville community with high quality transportation, traffic, and parking services.   While this position plays a role in all modes of transportation, key focus areas for the Transportation and Parking Manager will be managing traffic signal operations and addressing neighborhood traffic concerns.

Duties

• Plans, organizes, and manages transportation projects and programs.  This includes, but may not be limited to, traffic signal operations, neighborhood traffic and parking, commuter parking and access, downtown transportation and parking, transit, bicycles, and pedestrians.
• Leads, directs, and evaluates project managers, project engineers, and administrative and technical support staff.  Ensures employees are properly trained.
• Prepares an annual work plan for the team and tracks progress on completing work plan items.
• Documents and regularly reviews and improves team processes.
• Works collaboratively with other TED teams to achieve common goals. 
• Responds to resident, business, and property owner concerns and requests related to transportation, traffic, and parking.
• Manages the selection of and supervises the work of consultants and contractors working on transportation programs, projects, and studies.
• Guides, develops, and prepares reports and recommendations to the City Council.  May occasionally attend and present items to the City Council.
• Serves as staff representative to the Transportation Advisory Board.
• Provides staff support to other City advisory boards and task forces and homeowners’ associations and neighborhood groups as needed. 
• Represents the City of Naperville on committees and at meetings with other municipalities, counties, regional agencies, and the state.
• Prepares, administers, and monitors applicable portions of the department’s operating, capital, and special funds budgets.
• Prepares detailed management and operational reports on team activities, as needed.
• Manages own projects as well as oversees projects for the assigned team.

Qualifications

Required Credentials and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Planning, Public Administration, or a related field
• Five or more years of progressively responsible transportation engineering, transportation planning and/or municipal parking experience
• A valid State of Illinois Class D Driver’s License

 
Preference may be given to candidates that possess a Professional Engineer license (State of Illinois), American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification, or Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification.

Additional Information

The City of Naperville, Illinois is a dynamic community of 150,000 residents, conveniently located 28 miles west of Chicago.  Various publications have named Naperville as one of the best cities in the United States in which to live.  The City has gained national recognition for our family-friendly environment, excellent schools and library system, low crime rate, and vibrant downtown area.  It’s also a great place to work!  Our municipal government employs over 900 dedicated individuals in a wide range of job categories and provides a collaborative working environment, a forward-looking leadership team, and a competitive benefits package.

Applications should be completed thoroughly, and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application but should be attached to the application.  Include all requested education, experience, attachments, and other information when applying. Incomplete applications are subject to rejection. Notifications to applicants will be sent electronically to the email address provided in the application.

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The City of Naperville complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals needing accommodations in the recruitment process should notify Human Resources in advance at (630) 305-7066.