Multnomah County, Oregon (Pop. 813,300) The Multnomah County Department of Community Services is recruiting for a highly motivated, confident and strategic leader to oversee and lead the Transportation Division as the next Director of Transportation. The Transportation Director manages a dedicated workforce of over 100 union represented and non-represented employees. With an annual budget of $114,460,446, this Division oversees a diverse transportation system, including rural roads in unincorporated Multnomah County, the iconic county-owned Willamette River Bridges, and urban arterials in East County. The successful Director will be a systems thinker who can lead multifaceted operations, from planning and road maintenance to engineering and capital construction. They will be able to develop a strong vision, have the ability to look upstream, and be proactive in managing the budget. You must be a champion for an inclusive workforce and be comfortable making decisive moves while maintaining a collaborative spirit. Key Responsibilities Include:Strategic Planning: Coordinates and orchestrates the implementation of plans, including: long-range transportation plans, including the County transportation system plan and safety action plan, asset management plan, the capital improvement plan (CIP); implements applicable aspects of the Multnomah County Strategic Plan and DCS Strategic Plan. This position will serve as a bridge between high-level policy and operations by integrating the core values objectives of the Multnomah County and DCS Strategic Plans into division workflows. Leadership: Hires, trains, and supervises staff, including engineers, planners, surveyors and maintenance staff. Provide feedback, training and opportunities for growth, mentorship and leadership. Financial Management: Oversee the $114 M budget, manage state and federal grants, and collaborate with Finance on long-term transportation forecasting. Develops, prepares and monitors the Transportation Division Budget, including all capital projects. Compliance & Safety: Ensures all operations comply with state, federal, and local laws, including design manuals, American Disability Act regulations, workplace safety (OSHA) standards and other standards and regulations as appropriate. Operations Oversight: Responsible for the day-to-day operations of county road maintenance, bridge maintenance, construction, and bridge operations; demonstrates good judgement during emergency situations. Stakeholder Relations: Represents the Division to the Board of County Commissioners, community organizations, and government agencies.