MPO Executive Director

This position serves as the executive director of the Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). The MPO consists of five member jurisdictions including the cities of Bismarck, Mandan, Lincoln, and Burleigh and Morton counties.Examples of DutiesCoordinates, oversees, and evaluates the activities, programs, and services of the Transportation Planning Division.

Directs, supervises, administers and supports the activities, programs, and services of division staff; prioritizes, assigns, and reviews work; trains and coaches staff; makes hiring and termination recommendations; conducts performance evaluations.

Develops federally mandated MPO documents and reports.

Coordinates the preparation, maintenance and updating of the Long Range Transportation Plan.

Serves as Executive Director of the Bismarck-Mandan MPO.

Develops new transit grant applications; manages grant funds; prepares grant reports; ensures program compliance with grant requirements.

Assists in the administration of the local transit system and acts as a liaison between the city and the transit system.

Participates in or manages MPO-related public meetings.

Prepares and coordinates MPO-related funding applications and budgets.

Answers inquiries and provides technical assistance to the public, jurisdictional partners, and federal and state oversight agencies.

Develops and participates in special projects.

Performs related duties.Minimum QualificationsKnowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.

Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require five years of related experience.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid drivers license issued by the State of North Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.