Job Description

The County of Siskiyou is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome applicants of any race, religion, or ancestry.

For exact salary information please refer to the current salary schedule.

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD THE AFTERNOON OF JUNE 8TH
General Statement of Duties:
The Transportation Commission Executive Director reports directly to the Siskiyou County Local Transportation Commission (\xe2\x80\x9cSCLTC\xe2\x80\x9d). The position provides executive oversight for various planning and transportation-related functions and activities for SCLTC in accordance with the Transportation Development Act and various state and federal regulations.

This is an At-Will appointed classification and will serve at the pleasure of the Commission.

Distinguishing Characteristics:
This position is responsible for executive oversight, policy development, program planning, fiscal management, administration, and operation of all Commission functions.

Reports to:
Siskiyou County Local Transportation Commission

Classifications Supervised:
May provide lead direction to assigned staff as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and completes the work of the Commission.
• Develops and directs the implementation of Commission goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards.
• Works closely with the various governing bodies, boards, and commissions, a variety of public and private organizations, and citizen groups in implementing programs and projects to solve identified problems; advises the Commission on issues and programs.
• Prepares and recommends long range plans for Commission services and programs; develops specific proposals for action on current and future Commission needs.
• Makes final interpretations and recommendations of Commission regulations and various codes and applicable laws to ensure compliance.
• Directs the preparation and administration of the Commission\'s annual budget.
• Represents the Commission in contacts with various governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, and other organizations directly or through subordinate staff.
• Coordinates the preparation of a wide variety of reports or presentations to the Commission or other governing bodies.
• Directs the development and implementation of management systems, procedures, and the application of standards for program evaluation.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as directed by the Commission.
• Coordinate and integrate activities between the Siskiyou County Department of Transportation and the Commission as appropriate and necessary.

Desired Skills:

• Plan, organize, administer, and coordinate a variety of large and complex transportation-related services, projects, and programs.
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls.
• Analyze complex technical and administrative transportation-related services problems, evaluate alternative solutions and implement effective courses of action.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the Commission, and a variety of citizens, public and private organizations, boards and commissions.
• Exercise sound, independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
• Understand and integrate a variety of transportation-related programs.
• Analyze difficult problems, develop a positive course of action, and follow through on its implementation.
• Communicate effectively in writing, orally, and with others to assimilate, understand, and convey information, in a manner consistent with job functions.
• Make effective public presentations.
• Represent the Commission effectively in contacts with elected and other officials, representatives of other agencies, and the public, occasionally in situations where relations may be difficult or strained.
• Organize own work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments with minimal direction.
• Work in a safe manner modeling correct safety practices and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.

Knowledge of:

• Various transportation programs including, but not limited to, the Active Transportation Program, Highway Infrastructure Program, State Transportation Improvement Program, Overall Work Program, and State Transit Assistance.
• Transportation Development Act and the various requirements contained within.
• Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program and budget development and implementation.
• Principles, practices, and program areas related to the management of a public agency.
• Applicable legal guidelines and standards affecting public agency administration.
• Principles and practices of budget development and administration.
• Funding sources impacting transportation-related program and service development.
• Social, political, and environmental issues influencing program administration.
• Principles and practices of contract administration and evaluation.
• Local, regional, state, and federal laws, ordinances, and policies governing transportation issues.
• Local and regional bodies that implement laws, ordinances, and policies governing transportation issues.
• Organization and function of local, state, and federal public agencies as they relate to transportation issues.
• Meet noticing and agenda setting requirements for public meetings.

Experience and Training:

Any combination of training or experience that would provide the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the listed duties is qualifying.

A typical way, but not required, to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:

Two (2) or more years of increasingly responsible professional-level transportation planning experience.

Bachelor\'s or master\'s degree from an accredited college with major coursework in transportation planning, public administration or a related field is highly desirable.
Special Requirements:

• Possession of, and ability to maintain, a valid appropriate driver\'s license may be required.
• Maintain a satisfactory driving record.

Typical Physical Requirements: Able to use standard office equipment, including a computer and other electronic equipment; arm, hand, finger, wrist, leg, or foot motion repetitively; firmly or lightly grasp items as needed; sit, stand, walk, kneel, and maintain sustained posture in a seated or standing position for prolonged periods of time; vision to read printed materials, a computer screen, and to work in a typical office environment; hearing and speech to communicate in person, over the telephone, and to make public presentations; lift and carry 30 pound boxes, files, and materials.

Typical Working Conditions: Travel to different sites and locations; drive safely to different sites and locations; work protracted and irregular hours and evening meetings or work unusual hours for meeting attendance or participation in specific projects or programs.

County of Siskiyou