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Job Description
***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
Job Summary
The Assistant Director of Planning administers the activities of the Multimodal Program The role of the Assistant Director of Planning is to develop and coordinate a balanced multi-modal transportation planning program which is consistent with the goals of the department, complies with NRS Chapter 408 and federal requirements, and achieves the present and future needs of the State for an adequate, safe and efficient transportation system.
This position coordinates the activities of the divisions to ensure federal and state transportation planning, safety, research and performance management requirements are met. This duty encompasses maintaining close coordination with other Assistant Directors within the department and their staffs to ensure planning activities are coordinated to achieve the needs of departmental areas; maintaining liaison and representing the department with local entities to include the Metropolitan Planning Organizations, state and federal agencies, educational institutions, professional organization; reviewing literature and maintaining awareness of national trends relating to transportation issues. The ideal candidate has a passion for improving lives through transportation. Preferred experience and knowledge in Transportation Planning or related field.
Essential Qualifications
The ideal candidate is knowledgeable about or can quickly learn federal and state planning regulations and best practices, form productive partnerships with other agencies and stakeholders, works well in a fast-paced environment on a broad range of topics. Experience in transportation planning and policy, data and performance, research or engineering in a supervisory or management role. Preference will be given to applicants with a Bachelor's or higher degree in transportation, planning, economics, statistics, civil engineering or otherwise related field as well as for extensive management or government liaison experience. Monitor progress on statewide planning initiatives and ensure alignment with NDOT’s Strategic Planning goals (e.g., mobility optimization, safety improvements). Review and update planning guidelines, standards, and policies periodically. Coordinate with division chiefs and project champions on concept development, scoping, and scheduling for planning projects. Lead planning staff meetings, provide updates on priorities, and address operational issues. Serve as a liaison between planning teams and executive leadership (Director’s Office, Deputy Directors). Represent NDOT on various local jurisdictions and commissions. Ability to lead the planning division and work independently while communicating with the deputy directors and director on key issues. Be able to make key decisions and direct staff. Represent NDOT in a leadership role with local jurisdictions, including but not limited to city, county, regional and tribal communities. Has an understanding of federal and local laws and regulations.
Job Duties
Monitor progress on statewide planning initiatives and ensure alignment with NDOT’s Strategic Planning goals (e.g., mobility optimization, safety improvements). Review and update planning guidelines, standards, and policies periodically. Coordinate with division chiefs and project champions on concept development, scoping, and scheduling for planning projects. Lead planning staff meetings, provide updates on priorities, and address operational issues.Serve as a liaison between planning teams and executive leadership (Director’s Office, Deputy Directors). Represent NDOT on various local jurisdictions and commissions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
RECRUITER CONTACT INFORMATION: KIM EBERLY, kimberly.eberly@dot.nv.gov
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Benefits include:- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
- Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
- Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
- Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
- Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) . Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
- Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
- No Nevada state income tax.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
- Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .
*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.
The following are legal holidays:
January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255 - Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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STATE OF NEVADA
Show moreThe presence of Nevada's earliest inhabitants, beginning about 12,400 years ago, is marked by many petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Baskets, decoys, and ingenious traps are evidence of the resourcefulness of these early people in a harsh and arid environment.
European explorers traveled through Nevada in the early 19th century, but it was not until 1851 that the first settlements were established. An Act of Congress created the Territory of Nevada on March 2, 1861. James W. Nye of New York was appointed Nevada's first Territorial Governor by President Abraham Lincoln later that year. On October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state. The State's first elected Governor, Henry Blasdel, took office on December 5, 1864.
Today, Nevada is the nation's seventh largest state in land area. Several hundred mountain ranges cross its landscape, many with elevations over 10,000 feet. In contrast, the State's lowest point (along the Colorado River) is only 470 feet above sea level. From majestic mountains to desert valleys, nature has endowed Nevada with diverse and unique ecosystems.
The Nevada Legislature has honored the State's natural resources and cultural heritage with a variety of State designations described below.
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