Library Technical Services Director jobs in Fort Wayne, IN

About us

We are professional and our goal is to Region 3A Development & Regional Planning Commission is a small part of the collaboration in Northeast Indiana leading the region towards prosperity. Formed as a regional unit of government, though Indiana Statute, Region 3A has been in existence since 1974, supporting the community and economic development needs of Huntington, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash and Whitley counties. As a regional unit of government serving Northeast Indiana, Region 3A has assisted with many community and economic development, transportation and housing projects throughout the region. Region 3A has also served as a regional liaison to many state and federal agencies, providing an efficient single point of contact for six counties and 32 municipalities. As an agency governed by local county and municipal officials, Region 3A exists for the sole and primary purpose of advancing Northeast Indiana..

Our work environment includes:

• Work-from-home days
• Flexible working hours
• Safe work environment
• Relaxed atmosphere

Duties:

The Director of Technical Services is responsible for conducting traffic counts, transportation planning, and special traffic studies as requested by an appropriate representative of a member county and/or municipality. They will also oversee, implement, and administer the annual INDOT Rural Transportation grant, as well as other potential funding sources for traffic and transportation projects.

Specific Duties Include:

· Preparation of the Transportation Planning Division’s annual budget

· Preparation of the Transportation Planning Division’s annual work program

· Preparation of the Transportation Planning Division’s annual reporting

· Day-to-day management of Transportation Planning projects for the agency

· Maintain good working relations with member counties, municipalities, State, federal and regional agencies, consulting engineers, architects, and other ally groups

· Special projects, as may be assigned from time-to-time by the Executive Director

· Maintain current on relevant information on INDOT, FHA, FAA and other transportation planning programs

· Attend Executive Board, Board of Directors and Staff meetings, as may be required

· Perform related tasks as required

Job Requirements:

· Broad-based knowledge and experience in the fields of transportation, community and economic development, community planning, and municipal finance

· Excellent research abilities in the areas of State and federal intergovernmental grant programs, federal regulations and Indiana’s county and municipal statues

· Excellent written and verbal communications at the professional and non-professional level

· Working knowledge of the related State and federal agencies and organizations

· Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, planning, public administration or related field

Responsibility:

The Director of Technical Services works independently, under the supervision of the Executive Director. The Director of Technical Services shall retain primary responsibility for all of Region 3-A’s transportation planning and traffic count projects.

Difficulty of Work:

The work is broad in scope, requiring proper allocation of time and energy based upon priorities. Analytical and experiential analysis is required in the decision-making process. The ability to successfully manage multiple, ongoing projects is required. The ability to communicate at various levels, with minimal notice is required.

Personal Work Relationship:

The Director of Technical Services must maintain a good personal relationship within the agency, and all local, state, and federal employees that interact with the agency. Applicants should be able to handle themselves in a respectful and professional manner in all situations.

Compensation:

Salary is commensurate with experience. Complete agency benefits package included:

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Holiday Leave

Personal/Family Leave

Health Expense Reimbursement

PERF Contributions

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, or qualifications associated with the role.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person