Infrastructure and Transportation Systems Assistant Director

Background

Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) is a self-supporting unit of the University of Minnesota within Auxiliary Services. The department is responsible for the administration, operation and maintenance of reliable and efficient transportation services on the Twin Cities campus including transit, parking, fleet, streets, walkways and way-finding. PTS supports alternatives to the single-occupant vehicle and promotes programs to encourage the University community to walk, bike, carpool, or take the bus. The department handles compliance documentation for all University vehicles or licensed equipment and administers the fuel credit card, vehicle insurance and safety, and team member driver training programs.

PTS Mission
Facilitating safe and effective integrated transportation systems that provide services for pedestrians, bicycles, transit and vehicles.

Responsibilities

40% Physical Infrastructure Maintenance, Administration and Oversight
* Plan, manage, and direct the repair, maintenance, and capital program for a wide variety of campus transportation infrastructure, including approximately 120 surface parking facilities, 17 structured facilities, 11 miles of campus streets, campus transit and bicycle facilities, campus wayfinding signage and over three million square feet of campus sidewalks and plazas.
* Provide leadership, direction, and support to maintain facilities that are operationally sound, safe, and aesthetically pleasing.
* Lead all aspects of the Facilities Management Service Level Agreement (SLA) on behalf of PTS.
* Manage and direct the Twin Cities campus Hardscapes Maintenance Committee in collaboration with other University partners.
Ensure annual inventory updates and sidewalk/plaza condition evaluations
Coordinate with Facilities Management (FM) and prioritize annual repair work
Create a multi-year plan to prioritize larger-scale campus projects (that may require project specific funding as opposed to annual repair budgets)
* Prepare and manage annual and long-range capital improvement budgets, including capital costs for equipment.
* Collaborate with Capital Project Management (CPM) to ensure capital projects are implemented in alignment with PTS needs and priorities.
* Manage and direct department facility space inventory, card access, and coordination with Tririga management system.

20% Transportation Systems Oversight and Administration
* Manage and direct the design, implementation and operation of a comprehensive electronic traffic management system for the campus using the latest technologies in messaging systems, traffic control, and traffic monitoring for both event traffic and daily AM/PM peak travel.
* Plan, administer and supervise various transportation-related capital projects including conceptual design, specification review and construction.
Roadways
Bridges
Traffic control systems
Signs and pavement markings

20% Campus Infrastructure Coordination
* Manage the coordination of the construction and/or repairs of outside agencies' projects/systems on or through campus in coordination with other University units.
* Coordinate daily and event transportation impacts with outside agencies for efficient and effective results, including traffic signal timing, light rail operations, temporary traffic plans, designate street use and other issues as identified. Including but not limited to: MnDOT, Hennepin County, Ramsey County, City of Minneapolis, City of St. Paul, Falcon Heights, and the Minnesota State Fair.
* Coordinate with Planning, Space, and Real Estate (PSRE) to represent University's interests.
* Work with other University entities to ensure that the campus is accessible to the physically challenged.
* Manage operational impacts of city and regional transportation projects.
* Provide the expertise and transportation oversight to advise University leadership regarding internal and adjacent community developments.
* Serve as the department lead in other jurisdictions' transportation improvement projects initiated by the University including Metro Transit, City, County and State jurisdictions.
* Coordinate with climate action plan and sustainability efforts, including electric vehicle charging infrastructure planning.

20% Leadership and Supervision
* Supervise a minimum of three FTEs.
* Maintain proper staffing levels, expertise, and schedules to provide support for parking, transportation and mobility services. Assumes full management/supervisory responsibility, including interviewing, hiring, orientating, training, coaching, disciplining, and evaluating team members.
* All team members are evaluated annually, at minimum.
* Maintain awareness of and follow data privacy guidelines.
* All team members are treated fairly, respectfully and professionally.
* Personnel matters are handled in a professional, sensitive, thorough and timely manner.
* Team member engagement initiatives and professional development opportunities are offered to all team member groups .
* Short and long-range operational and staffing plans are in place.
* Ensure all University policies, procedures, and rules are followed in accordance with the varying bargaining unit contracts and other mandated requirements.
* Performs on-the-spot training or coaching as necessary.
* Maintain discretion and confidentiality.

Work Environment
Work is performed in both an office and field environment. This position may be exposed to hazardous conditions where hearing and visual protection may be required. Work schedule varies weekly to include any seven days of the week. Actual work hours vary and could include periods late at night and in the early morning.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
* BA/BS plus at least eight years of experience in a large, complex, and/or highly decentralized organization.
* Valid driver's license is required.
* Prior oversight of a small department or cross-disciplinary team.
* Experience supervising full-time, non-student team members.
* Experience coordinating and supporting executive-level strategic planning.
* Demonstrated success in persuading and influencing outside of the direct chain of command.
* Ability to work independently and in consultation with multiple stakeholders.
* Ability to balance multiple work demands and to thrive in a changing environment.
* Demonstrated excellent written and verbal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
* Knowledge of the principles, practices, materials and methods pertaining to transportation planning and civil engineering.
* Knowledge of traffic operations including traffic control signal systems, traffic signal timing and traffic management system operations.
* Master's degree preferred (policy, transportation planning, civil engineering, or a related field)
* Knowledge of and experience with University of MN policies, systems and procedures.
* Demonstrated commitment to broad-based initiatives, goals and environments.
* Demonstrated organizational and project abilities.
* Ability to identify departmental priorities and make decisions to ensure work efforts and resources are employed appropriately.
* Knowledge of and experience with large-scale transportation operations principles and practices.
* Highly developed conflict management, negotiation and problem resolution skills.
* Knowledge and working ability in Google productivity suite (Gmail, Google drive, Google docs) and Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
* Understanding of and work-related experience with budgets.
* Ability to balance multiple work demands and to thrive in a changing environment.
* Previous experience managing components of integrated transportation systems.
* Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.

Pay Range: $100,000-$130,000 annually; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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