Director Transportation Planning

Pay

Salary: $88,416 – $106,816 annually (GS.16)

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. (EST) – hours may vary due to work assignments or projects.

Location

1250 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN

FLSA Status

Exempt position.

Department

City Planning

Classification Summary

Incumbents in this classification are responsible for assisting the Administrator in directing transportation planning functions of the Agency. This role also functions as the Coordinator for the Chattanooga Hamilton County/North Georgia Transportation Planning Organization (TPO), the bi‑state Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Chattanooga region.

Series Level

The Director is a stand‑alone classification in the Transportation Planning Division.

Responsibilities

• Assist in directing resources; serve as the Transportation Planning Organization Coordinator and lead for the TPO work program, budget, meeting coordination, and financial reporting for the TPO and budget.
• Develop and update policies and procedures.
• Oversee daily activities of the divisions to ensure compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, policies, and practices.
• Manage vendor contracts and serve as an Agency liaison.
• Perform work under administrative review, exercising the maximum degree of initiative and judgment.