Transportation Director jobs in Asheville, NC

Transportation Director directs, develops, and implements overall operations of a transportation network including safety, compliance, equipment, and staff. Develops and directs operational policies and procedures to ensure safety and efficiency in all transportation activities. Being a Transportation Director monitors transportation costs, service level agreements, and performance metrics to identify and resolve problems and achieve efficiencies. Partners with internal and external stakeholders to forecast and meet capacity needs. Additionally, Transportation Director oversees the acquisition and oversight of transportation providers. Requires a bachelor's degree in logistics, transportation, supply chain management, or equivalent. Typically reports to top management. The Transportation Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Transportation Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Transportation Director
  • City of Asheville
  • Asheville, NC FULL_TIME
  • Position Announcement
    TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR
    Asheville, NC

    The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Transportation Director. The Transportation Director is hired by and reports to the City Manager (with day-to-day supervision by an Assistant City Manager). The Transportation Director leads a dedicated staff of the City’s Transportation Department as they continue to provide high-level transit, traffic engineering, parking, and transportation planning services to the community. 


    Our ideal candidate will have the technical aptitude required for this position and will also: 


    • Be forward thinking, welcoming of challenges and hard work; 

    • Be collaborative, empathetic, and approachable;

    • Bring a passion for excellent customer service;

    • Prioritize and establish clear priorities for the different divisions within the department; 

    • Serve as an advocate for Transportation staff in decision making and project prioritization;

    • Effectively leverage departmental positions and financial resources with a forward thinking approach;

    • Have a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with executive leadership, elected officials, operational staff, and members of the public;

    • Have experience working directly or indirectly with the public sector.

     
    For more detailed information regarding this opportunity, see position profile.

    Required Education and Experience


    Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Urban Planning, Public Administration or a related field required; supplemented by ten years of progressively responsible experience in transit administration, parking administration, transportation planning, and/or traffic engineering. Our ideal candidate will have  experience in budget preparation and administration as well as a proven track record of effective project management and leadership of teams representing different disciplines and a combination of frontline and administrative personnel. With the exception of the minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s Degree, the City of  Asheville may consider candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. 


    Strong consideration will be given to individuals with a valid North Carolina Professional Engineer’s  license (or ability to obtain). A valid North Carolina driver’s license (or ability to obtain) is required. 


    Salary and Compensation


    Hiring range: $120,000 to $144,106 DOQ, plus a very competitive fringe benefits package that includes participation in the North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement System.


    To Apply

    Qualified candidates should apply by completing an application to include a cover letter, resume, and contact information of three professional references in confidence at:

    AshevilleNC.gov/jobs

    Applications will be reviewed as received and will continue to be accepted until the position is filled or until a sufficient number of applications are received.

    Asheville is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 

    Persons of all genders and races are encouraged to apply. 

    If you have questions regarding this opportunity, or a recommendation of a colleague, please contact: 

    Stephanie Craig at scraig@ashevillenc.gov or (828) 231-4737. 


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Transportation Market Sector Director
  • S&ME, Inc.
  • Asheville, NC FULL_TIME
  • Position: CEI Transportation Market Sector Director Requisition Number: 2023-2920-01 Do you have extensive experience in the transportation and construction engineering and inspection (CEI) industry a...
  • 2 Months Ago

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CEI Transportation Market Sector Director
  • S&ME, Inc.
  • Asheville, NC FULL_TIME
  • Position: CEI Transportation Market Sector Director Requisition Number: 2023-2920-01 Do you have extensive experience in the transportation and construction engineering and inspection (CEI) industry a...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Transportation Driver
  • RRR Transportation
  • Linville, NC FULL_TIME
  • Health, Dental, & Vision Benefits Flexible Home Time No Touch Freight – This means all the loading and unloading is done while you wait We pride ourselves on having the safest drivers in the country a...
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Medical Transportation Drivers Needed
  • RRR Transportation
  • Linville, NC FULL_TIME
  • Health, Dental, & Vision Benefits Flexible Home Time No Touch Freight – This means all the loading and unloading is done while you wait We pride ourselves on having the safest drivers in the country a...
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Transportation Worker I - Franklin County
  • North Carolina Dept of Transportation
  • Franklin, NC FULL_TIME
  • Description of Work This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. Salary Grade: NC04 / Salary Range: $31,200.00 - $52,813.00 Thi...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Distribution Center Supervisor (1st Shift) - Arden, NC
  • Hubbell Inc.
  • Arden, NC
  • Job Overview Under direction of the Director of Operations, supervise and continually improve operations of the Mid-Atla...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Veterinarian
  • ASPCA
  • Asheville, NC
  • Please make sure to attach your resume to complete your application. Summary: ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance (ASNA) is the p...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CDL Bus Driver for YMCA Afterschool / Summer Camp - McDowell
  • YMCA of Western North Carolina
  • Asheville, NC
  • Job Details Level Entry Job Location Child Care Services - Asheville, NC Position Type Seasonal Part-time Salary Range $...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Educator Surgical Services
  • Mission Hospital
  • Asheville, NC
  • Description Introduction Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, emp...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Educator Behavioral Health
  • Mission Hospital
  • Asheville, NC
  • Description Introduction Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, emp...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Educator Behavioral Health
  • Mission Hospital
  • Asheville, NC
  • Description Introduction Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, emp...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Educator Surgical Services
  • Mission Hospital
  • Asheville, NC
  • Description Introduction Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, emp...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Transportation Director
  • City of Asheville, NC
  • Asheville, NC
  • Salary: Depends on Qualifications Location : Asheville, NC Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 2023-01078 Department: Transp...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Asheville is a city and the county seat of Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. It is the largest city in Western North Carolina, and the 12th-most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The city's population was 89,121 according to 2016 estimates. It is the principal city in the four-county Asheville metropolitan area, with a population of 424,858 in 2010. Asheville is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains at the confluence of the Swannanoa River and the French Broad River. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 45.3 square miles (117....
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