Under administrative direction of the Director of Public Works, manages the Transportation Department within the Public Works Agency, represents the Agency in matters relating to the Transportation Department, and performs related work as required.

The Director-Transportation Department manages a $47.1 million budget and approximately 115 managerial, professional, technical, labor, maintenance, and clerical employees in three divisions: Advanced Planning/Traffic, Design and Construction, and Operations and Maintenance.

EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE: Possible educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, 5% based on completion of Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree

AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: Public Works Agency, Transportation Department

This position is exempt from the classified service.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill this position only. 

OPENING DATE: Wednesday, October 14, 2009

CLOSING DATE: Continuous – may close at any time

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plans, organizes, directs, and oversees the staff and activities of the Transportation Department;
• Leads and coordinates regional transportation planning efforts; oversees the development and implementation of major programs, goals, and policies;
• Coordinates activities with other County agencies/departments; federal, state, regional, and local agencies; consulting engineers; contractors; and the general public;
• Directs the preparation of the departmental budget, including, but not limited to operating, maintenance, and construction budgets; administers and oversees the monitoring of the department’s funds; evaluates and forecasts capital planning needs;
• Represents the Agency and the Director in conferences, negotiations, public and legislative meetings, and during emergencies;
• Acts as Deputy Road Commissioner;
• Directs the development and implementation of Transportation programs;
• Oversees the Department’s emergency responses; coordinates use of materials, equipment, staff, and other resources; oversees interagency coordination; and directs emergency repairs;
• Recommends administrative policies and procedures pertinent to the Public Works Agency; and
• Performs related duties as assigned.

These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE: Because of the importance and high visibility of this position, the County seeks an individual with a proven record in effective management of key components within a public works organization, including the following background:

Substantial, progressively responsible management and transportation engineering experience, which includes possession of a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent and at least two (2) years managing an engineering division comprised of professional, technical, and clerical staff, and/or maintenance staff, which is at a level comparable to Deputy Director-PWA or Engineering Manager III.  Additionally, two (2) years’ experience supervising various professional, technical, support, and maintenance staff is highly desirable.

Requires substantial experience working with professional engineers, developers, citizen advisory groups, and elected officials.  Must have a strong ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.  A record of exercising initiative, ingenuity, and sound judgment in solving complex engineering and administrative problems is required.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess and maintain a current, valid California driver license.

Registration as a Civil Engineer or Traffic Engineer in the State of California may be required.

FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and can be closed at any time.  Your application must be received by the County of Ventura, Human Resources Division in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the date the recruitment is closed.

To apply on-line, refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/hr. If you prefer to submit a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials. Our address is County of Ventura, Human Resources Division, 800 South Victoria Avenue L#1970, Ventura, CA 93009-1970.  We do not accept resumes in lieu of our application form nor do we accept any application material via e-mail. 

Applicants should provide sufficient information under the Education/Work Experience portion of the application and Supplemental Questionnaire, if applicable, to determine eligibility.  A resume may be attached to supplement your responses in the above sections; however, it may not be substituted in lieu of the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination AT THE TIME OF FILING. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination and selection process to assist in determining each applicant’s qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire will result in the application being removed from consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION – 100%:  An Application Evaluation will be conducted. A score will be assigned to each application based on established criteria.  Such score will be considered as a final score for placement on the eligible list.

Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:  Applicants may be subjected to a thorough background investigation, which may include inquiry into past employment, education, credit, criminal background information, and driving record.

For further information regarding this recruitment, please call Colleen Bruns at (805) 654-2405 or e-mail at colleen.bruns@ventura.org.