City of Naperville, Deputy Director, Transportation, Engineering and Development

Company: Illinois City / County Management Association (ILC
Location: Naperville
Posted on: September 3, 2024

Job Description:

Deputy Director, Transportation, Engineering and Development - 3518Closing Date: When filledSalary: $120,000 - 150,000 annually, dependent on qualificationsJob Type: Full-TimeLocation: Naperville, IllinoisDepartment: Transportation, Engineering and DevelopmentJob Description:The City of Naperville's Transportation, Engineering and Development Business Group (TED) is looking for a Deputy Director to provide leadership and supervision to the Building team. This position serves as a strategic partner with the Director of TED, City departments, and the community, managing, planning, organizing, and directing teams to provide quality Transportation, Engineering, Development, and Planning services.Responsibilities:

• Supports the Director of TED in setting department priorities and making strategic department decisions. Acts as the Director's designee when the Director is absent or as directed.
• Works collaboratively with other Teams in the Transportation, Engineering & Development Business Group to achieve common goals and provide transparent customer service.
• Determines appropriate strategies, goals, policies, and practices related to assigned divisions.
• Manages relationships with applicable regional partners including the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, Metra, Pace, RTA, DuPage Mayors and Managers, County governments, Suburban Building Officials Council, the Northern Illinois Homebuilders Association, and adjacent municipalities.
• Coordinates with community partners including the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce, Naperville Development Partnership, and the Downtown Naperville Alliance to develop strategies related to the services of the TED Business Group.
• Attends City Council, City Manager, and other governmental agency meetings.
• Provides professional and technical support to City boards and commissions whose mission and purview relate to the services of the TED Business Group.
• Provides innovative leadership and supervision to departmental employees, including other supervisors, and creates an environment of employee participation, creativity, risk-taking, and decision-making at all levels.
• Coaches employees to work successfully in this environment. Evaluates employee performance and resolves personnel matters.
• Encourages and facilitates cross-functional teamwork within the TED Business Group and with other groups and departments in the City.
• Refines and improves internal processes and systems. Identifies realistic, measurable departmental goals and objectives and develops and implements policies and procedures which strategically support those goals.
• Develops, prepares and oversees the preparation of the TED Business Group operating and capital budgets, or portions as assigned, and applicable special fund budgets.
• Prepares detailed management and operational reports on department and division activities as needed.
• Manages own projects as well as oversees projects for the assigned divisions.
• Develops, prepares and oversees the preparation of comprehensive reports and agenda items for the City Council, City Manager, boards and commissions, and other groups.
• Provides excellent customer-focused, results-oriented services and creates a culture with transparent department boundaries.
• Participates in the development and implementation of City goals relative to TED Business Group functions.
• Interprets and enforces Naperville's Municipal Code as it relates to Transportation, Engineering, Development, Building, and Planning matters.Qualifications:Required Credentials and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Planning, Architecture or a closely related field.
  • Ten or more years' progressive experience in community or economic development, planning administration, transportation, and/or civil engineering.
  • Significant professional experience with personnel management, budgeting, project management, current and long-range planning, zoning and development, and transportation and engineering.
  • Valid State of Illinois Class D Drivers' License.Preferred Credentials and Experience:
    • Experience and/or education in urban design, civil or construction engineering, building inspection, and code enforcement.
    • Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Engineering, Planning or related discipline.
    • Registered Professional Engineer license (State of Illinois) or AICP certification.
    • Certification from the International Code Council.Additional Information:The City of Naperville, Illinois is a dynamic community of 150,000 residents, conveniently located 28 miles west of Chicago. Various publications have named Naperville as one of the best cities in the United States in which to live. The City has gained national recognition for our family-friendly environment, excellent schools and library system, low crime rate, and vibrant downtown area.Applications should be completed thoroughly, and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application but should be attached to the application. Include all requested education, experience, attachments, and other information when applying. Incomplete applications are subject to rejection. Notifications to applicants will be sent electronically to the email address provided in the application.THE CITY OF NAPERVILLE IS AN E. O. E.The City of Naperville complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals needing accommodations in the recruitment process should notify Human Resources in advance at (630) 305-7066.
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