Oversee the development of Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) goals, objectives, policies, processes, and procedures necessary to provide transportation planning services. Manage administrative and technical tasks related to maintaining a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive transportation planning process that considers all transportation modes and supports community development activities of the MPO.

Executive Director of Lubbock MPO - Brochure

• Establish and manage a fair and impartial setting for effective regional decision-making in the metropolitan area.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the department. 
• Coordinate departmental activities with other departments, outside agencies, and organizations as needed. 
• Continuously evaluate transportation alternatives, scaled to the size and complexity of the region, to the nature of its transportation issues, and to the realistically available options. 
• Represents the MPO as needed in various inter-agency, international, national, federal, state, county, and local meetings and activities.
• Facilitate the collaboration of government, interested parties, stakeholders, and residents in the transportation planning process.   
• Responsible for the development and administration of the department budget. 
• Facilitate staff assistance to members of the Transportation Policy Board as needed, including preparation and presentation of staff reports and other necessary correspondence. 
• Oversee the overall operation and administration of the MPO to provide for the consideration and implementation of local projects and strategies that address transportation efficiency, safety, accessibility, interconnectivity, and consistency with local land use and anticipated growth patterns.
• Review recommendations from staff regarding MPO operations, plans, and programs.    
• Present appropriate recommendations to the MPO Board for approval. Direct formulation of organizational projects and priorities.
• Select, train, and supervise personnel directly.   
• Establish performance standards; evaluate the performance of subordinate staff, and establish work priorities, goals, objectives, and schedules.
• Support the development and administration of public relations e orts to inform citizens or internal staff of services provided and promote effective citizen-staff relations.
• Monitor and ensure achievement of organizational goals.
• Report progress to the MPO Board.
• Keep abreast of legislative issues and community initiatives.
• Make presentations to City Councils and other citizen groups as requested by the stakeholders.
• Perform various duties or assignments as directed; specific areas of responsibility may be modified at the discretion of the MPO Board.   
• Demonstrated experience ensuring executive and accurate compliance with federal regulations, particularly Federal Highway Administration rules and procedures, is essential for this position.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in Urban or City and Regional Planning, Economics, Engineering, Architecture, or related field; and four (4) years of professional experience in transportation planning, program management or systems development.

Valid Texas Driver’s License

The ideal candidate will have experience managing budgets, conducting applied research, and overseeing technical staff in transportation planning, including knowledge of modeling programs and GIS. They should be skilled in building collaboration among government agencies, stakeholders, and the public through effective communication and consensus-building. The role requires the ability to interpret complex data to guide infrastructure planning and ensure regulatory compliance. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for working with officials, agencies, and diverse transportation sectors.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand and walk;
• Frequently flex upper trunk forward;
• Frequently lift up to 25 pounds;
• Frequently push and pull objects;
• Frequently flex upper trunk forward, partial flexing of knees;
• Frequently reach above, at or below shoulder height;
• Continuously talk, see and hear.

Benefits

The City of Lubbock provides a comprehensive, cost effective, health and welfare package. To view the employee benefits click here.