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MPO Director

Flint Hills Metropolitan Planning Organization

Policy Board

Direct supervision over full-time and part-time staff

To manage and oversee the federally required activities and operations of the Flint Hills MPO

and to perform professional work in transportation planning services for the region. This

position includes the performance of supervisory duties; as well as a full range of

professional/operational duties, receiving only occasional direction as new or unusual

situations arise. This position is responsible for the implementation of the operating

procedures, polices, and budgeting for the organization.

--Ensures MPO is in compliance with all state and federal requirements, including all federally

required documents and processes

--Develops and maintains the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP); including preparing and

submitting all necessary reporting activities

--Submitting reimbursement requests to KDOT for the CPG

--Responsible for developing programs and implementing strategies/projects to make the region’s

transportation system safe and accessible for all modes of transportation in coordination with the

MPO Project Manager

--Serves as the liaison between other organizations, institutions, or agencies involved in

transportation-related studies and projects

--Coordinates transportation tasks and efforts with local, regional, state and federal transportation

representatives

--Manages the development of Connect 2040 (the Metropolitan Transportation Plan)

--Oversees the development of additional plans or projects produced for member jurisdictions, in

coordination with the MPO Project Manager

--Develops and maintains the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

--Maintains the MPO Operations Manual

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$74,000 - $95,000

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Other Duties and Responsibilities

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Prepares and submits appropriate materials to the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT)

for reimbursement and preparing local match invoices

• Develops and maintains the Public Participation Plan (PPP)

• Maintains Title VI, LEP, and other required civil rights documents

• Develops and submits annual reporting documents to KDOT

• Oversees the administrative and personnel processes and operations, including health insurance,

general liability insurance, worker's comp, retirement offerings, tax-related information, and similar

processes

• Prepare Annual Listing of Obligated Projects

• Maintain and update the Flint Hills Regional Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Architecture

documents and website

• Develops, updates, and maintains other federally required transportation planning documents

•Utilizes modeling tools and quantitative analysis methods and procedures in transportation

planning for corridor studies, travel demand modeling, preparing of studies, public involvement

activities, and other related activities

• Responds to inquiries from citizens, regional public agencies, area transportation providers, and

other interested parties and the public concerning transportation planning guidelines, procedures,

and time frames

• Responsible for attending, serving as a member of, and presenting to various local and regional

groups and organizations

• Assists with regional transportation planning efforts and provides support to the MPO planning

partners

• Provides staff support to the Policy Board, Technical Advisory Committee, and any other

committees that may be created by the MPO

• Assists with the development of specific transportation plans or corridor plans

• Assists in the circulation of information on transportation policies and projects to other public

agencies and jurisdictions

• Assist in coordinating the solicitation, selection, and management of consultants hired by the MPO

• Oversee the work of interns employed by the MPO

• Performs other duties or responsibilities to support the MPO

• Principles and objectives of transportation, community, and regional planning

• Multi-modal transportation planning

• State and Federal regulations pertaining to metropolitan planning organizations

• Principles and concepts pertaining to transportation planning

• Techniques of collecting and organizing physical, social, economic, legal, and other data

used in transportation, community and regional planning

• Knowledge of effective public outreach techniques

• Experience in grant writing and grant management

• Techniques necessary to provide effective customer service

• Modern office methods, practices, and computer equipment (Office Suite knowledge is

required, Adobe Creative Suite preferred)

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license

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Experience and Education/Training

Any combination of experience and education/training that would likely provide the required

knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

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Four years of increasingly responsible professional experience in transportation planning, city

planning, or regional planning. Prior supervisory experience preferred, but not required.

Equivalent to a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework

in planning, urban design, public administration, or a closely related field; OR equivalent to

bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning,

urban design, or a closely related field with prior transportation planning experience. Certification

from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) desirable.

Sedentary work; sits or stands for prolonged periods of time. Employee must be able to

occasionally lift 10–25 pounds.

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