International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans
Transportation Services Director
International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans, Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States, 28540
Transportation Services Director - City of Jacksonville, NC
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International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans . About Jacksonville, NC: Located along the New River in coastal North Carolina, Jacksonville is a vibrant community with strong military roots, diverse population, and a forward-thinking approach to infrastructure and community development. Jacksonville was named an All-America City in 2025 for environmental sustainability and inclusive community engagement. The City operates under a council–manager form of government, with the City Manager overseeing day-to-day operations and the Mayor serving as a public representative and council leader. The Position
The Transportation Services Director serves as a key member of the City’s senior management team. This role oversees the Jacksonville Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (JUMPO), Traffic Management, and Jacksonville Transit. The position reports to an Assistant City Manager and is responsible for setting strategic direction, managing operations, and ensuring regulatory compliance across transportation functions, while coordinating regionally and managing state and federal transportation grants. The role emphasizes collaboration and innovation to advance mobility, safety, and sustainability. Responsibilities
Develop departmental goals, objectives, and performance metrics. Oversee regional transportation policy and serve as staff to the JUMPO Transportation Advisory Committee. Manage operations, compliance, and reporting for state and federal transportation grants. Act as liaison to agencies such as FHWA, FTA, NCDOT, and representatives of local Marine Corps installations. Establish and maintain departmental policies and procedures. Prepare reports, correspondence, and presentations on transportation issues. Advise public and private stakeholders on transportation plans and projects. Recommend operational improvements to the City Manager’s Office. Lead departmental recruitment, training, and performance evaluations. Respond to citizen inquiries and recommend appropriate action. Prepare and manage operating and capital improvement budgets. Plan and oversee capital project development and construction. Serve as DBE Liaison and Title VI Officer for JUMPO and Jacksonville Transit. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of advanced transportation principles and practices. Thorough knowledge of economics, municipal finance and sociology as they apply to transportation issues. Thorough knowledge of current legislation and developments in transportation planning, urban public transit and traffic signal operations. General knowledge of engineering principles as they relate to transportation. Ability to interpret and analyze technical and statistical information and to prepare and present oral and written reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, City officials, other agencies and the public. Education & Experience
Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Engineering, or related field with at least five (5) years of experience in a senior-level transportation management position. A Master’s Degree in Planning, Engineering, Public Administration or related field is preferred. Experience with Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), urban transit and/or traffic signal operations is desirable. Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a visionary, collaborative transportation leader with expertise in multimodal planning, urban transit systems, and traffic operations. They should understand the regulatory landscape surrounding state and federal grant programs and be able to translate strategic goals into actionable plans that improve mobility, safety, and quality of life. Leadership, communication, and the ability to work across planning, traffic, and transit functions are essential, along with strong relationship-building with staff, elected officials, agency partners, and the community. Salary
The City of Jacksonville offers a competitive salary range of $109,206 - $174,723, commensurate with experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package. Relocation assistance is available for the successful out-of-area candidate. How to Apply
Interested applicants should forward a cover letter and resume to: resumes@affionpublic.com Reference: JNCDT Affion Public PO Box 794 Hershey, PA 17033 717-214-4922 Deadline to receive resumes: October 23, 2025 The City of Jacksonville is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans . About Jacksonville, NC: Located along the New River in coastal North Carolina, Jacksonville is a vibrant community with strong military roots, diverse population, and a forward-thinking approach to infrastructure and community development. Jacksonville was named an All-America City in 2025 for environmental sustainability and inclusive community engagement. The City operates under a council–manager form of government, with the City Manager overseeing day-to-day operations and the Mayor serving as a public representative and council leader. The Position
The Transportation Services Director serves as a key member of the City’s senior management team. This role oversees the Jacksonville Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (JUMPO), Traffic Management, and Jacksonville Transit. The position reports to an Assistant City Manager and is responsible for setting strategic direction, managing operations, and ensuring regulatory compliance across transportation functions, while coordinating regionally and managing state and federal transportation grants. The role emphasizes collaboration and innovation to advance mobility, safety, and sustainability. Responsibilities
Develop departmental goals, objectives, and performance metrics. Oversee regional transportation policy and serve as staff to the JUMPO Transportation Advisory Committee. Manage operations, compliance, and reporting for state and federal transportation grants. Act as liaison to agencies such as FHWA, FTA, NCDOT, and representatives of local Marine Corps installations. Establish and maintain departmental policies and procedures. Prepare reports, correspondence, and presentations on transportation issues. Advise public and private stakeholders on transportation plans and projects. Recommend operational improvements to the City Manager’s Office. Lead departmental recruitment, training, and performance evaluations. Respond to citizen inquiries and recommend appropriate action. Prepare and manage operating and capital improvement budgets. Plan and oversee capital project development and construction. Serve as DBE Liaison and Title VI Officer for JUMPO and Jacksonville Transit. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of advanced transportation principles and practices. Thorough knowledge of economics, municipal finance and sociology as they apply to transportation issues. Thorough knowledge of current legislation and developments in transportation planning, urban public transit and traffic signal operations. General knowledge of engineering principles as they relate to transportation. Ability to interpret and analyze technical and statistical information and to prepare and present oral and written reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, City officials, other agencies and the public. Education & Experience
Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Engineering, or related field with at least five (5) years of experience in a senior-level transportation management position. A Master’s Degree in Planning, Engineering, Public Administration or related field is preferred. Experience with Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), urban transit and/or traffic signal operations is desirable. Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a visionary, collaborative transportation leader with expertise in multimodal planning, urban transit systems, and traffic operations. They should understand the regulatory landscape surrounding state and federal grant programs and be able to translate strategic goals into actionable plans that improve mobility, safety, and quality of life. Leadership, communication, and the ability to work across planning, traffic, and transit functions are essential, along with strong relationship-building with staff, elected officials, agency partners, and the community. Salary
The City of Jacksonville offers a competitive salary range of $109,206 - $174,723, commensurate with experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package. Relocation assistance is available for the successful out-of-area candidate. How to Apply
Interested applicants should forward a cover letter and resume to: resumes@affionpublic.com Reference: JNCDT Affion Public PO Box 794 Hershey, PA 17033 717-214-4922 Deadline to receive resumes: October 23, 2025 The City of Jacksonville is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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