Transportation Director

About the role

The Transportation Director provides executive leadership, vision, and administration for the Orange County Transportation Department, guiding the planning, coordination, and delivery of transportation and transit programs.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and monitors transportation policies, programs, and budgets in alignment with county, state, and federal goals.
• Conducts and reviews research, statistical analysis, and special studies to develop, amend, and implement County transportation plans and improvement projects.
• Serves as the primary liaison between Orange County and local, regional, state, and federal partners, including US Department of Transportation, NC Department of Transportation, and regional Metropolitan Planning Organizations.
• Makes written and oral presentations to management, advisory boards, and the Board of Commissioners.
• Manages the Orange Unified Transportation Board (OUTBoard) and the County's representation on technical committees of regional Metropolitan Planning Organizations and Rural Planning Organizations.
• Serves as the primary point of contact with NCDOT for BOCC, staff, and citizen inquiries.
• Oversees the maintenance of department facilities and vehicles, monitors fleet and insurance costs, and manages the County's portion of the UPWP, STIP, CTP, MTP, and SPOT prioritization processes.
• Supervises and manages department staff and manages the Orange Unified Transportation Board (OUTBoard).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, or a related field of study.
• Five (5) years of executive-level experience related to program evaluation, performance measurement, planning, engineering, or budget development and evaluation, including transit systems management, operations, and planning.
• A valid driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.