Mobility Planning Director (Project Planning Director)

Posting Expires: 10/07/24

Salary: $106,801.13

General Description and Classification Standards 

The Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) was created to improve how Atlanta manages transportation and the public right-of-way. One of the main goals of the department and the city’s Strategic Transportation Plan is to cultivate an Atlanta that is less dependent on personal vehicle trips. A key pillar of this strategic goal is to create a multimodal transportation system that is efficient, sustainable, and provides safe options for all users. 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director for comprehensive network planning and early project planning. This person will build and lead a dynamic team responsible for planning the city’s future of urban multimodal mobility. As the Director, you will play a pivotal leadership role in developing and implementing the city’s comprehensive transportation plans as well as small area and other network plans, including ped/bike, transit, freight and much more.

This is a Senior level position capable of consistently demonstrating sound judgment as an individual representative of ATLDOT and its interests, and of carrying out most assignments under only general direction. This role will report directly to the Deputy Commissioner of Strategy and Planning and lead a growing team of planners and project managers. Direction received is very general and focuses on strategic objectives and is typically collaborative in nature. Hybrid scheduling is considered with a minimum of 3 days in-office required.  The Director is responsible for organizing, directing and coordinating a comprehensive public multimodal transportation program including vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles, micro mobility, freight, and more. Additional special projects may be assigned as appropriate.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Team Leadership:
  • Providing an office culture and work environment that will enable staff to enhance their professional growth and development; 
  • Foster an innovative and collaborative work environment;
  • Providing quality staff assistance and direction to ensure support for the Mayor’s and department’s priorities; 
  • Effectively Manage and mentor a varied array of professionals and managers with diverse backgrounds and expertise.
• Strategic Planning:
  • Strong strategic thinking and ability to develop and execute visionary transportation plans;
  • Assisting in ensuring the department provides quality planning for transportation to a diverse customer base to achieve a more livable community; 
  • Lead in the development and implementation of long-term transportation plans aligned with the city’s growth and sustainability goals;
  • Coordinate with numerous stakeholders, including but not limited to, politicians, other city agencies, community members, business owners, community improvement districts, grassroots organizations, non-profit organizations, advocacy groups, and much more.
  • Utilize data to inform decision-making processes and assess the impact of transportation initiatives. 
  • Identify local, state and federal funding opportunities to implement various transportation projects and initiatives.
•  Policy Development:
  • Formulate and recommend transportation policies and procedures that address current and future urban challenges while considering environmental impact and social equity. 
  • Stay abreast of relevant transportation regulations and ensure alignment with legal requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex transportation concepts to diverse audiences;
  • Collaborate with the department’s Community Engagement team to gather input and build consensus with city officials, community groups and other stakeholders in order to address concerns related to transportation initiatives. 
  • Establish best practices for engaging with diverse communities equitably. 
  • Represents the department at various meetings and engagements.
• Project Management:
  • Identify and scope projects. 
  • Develop and manage budgets for programs and projects, ensuring effective resource allocation and cost control.
  • Reviews plans, engineering reports, budget estimates and proposed ordinances and regulations.
• Grants Strategy and Management
  • Lead a team of grants specialists that strategize, secure and manage local, state and federal grants.
  • Provide guidance federal guidelines and processes.
• Technical Planning and Design
  • Familiarity with various transportation modeling software, GIS and other technologies; 
  • Familiarity with various transport