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Job Class #31-03 FLSA Exempt
Non-Civil Service
Identification
Position Title: MPOJC Director
Department: Neighborhood & Development Services
Division: MPOJC/Transportation Planning
Supervisor: Neighborhood & Development Services Director
Job Summary
Serves as executive director of the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County (MPOJC)
and supervises all programs. Serves as the Transportation Planner for the City of Iowa City and
supervises Iowa City-specific programs and services.
Job Scope
Directly supervises employees within the MPOJC Division. Assists in the development of the MPOJC
budget and makes recommendations for purchases, capital items or additional employees during the
annual budget process. Monitors expenditures during the year. Staffs the MPOJC Board, Transportation
Technical Advisory Committee and other MPOJC committees.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Directs the activities and programs of the Metropolitan Planning Organization, MPOJC, which services
twelve municipalities, the University of Iowa, and Iowa Department of Transportation; provides
leadership for all MPOJC operations and administrative functions.
Directs and assists in project work in Transportation Planning division; oversees traffic engineering for
Iowa City and offers traffic engineering planning services to all MPOJC entities; provides transit
planning and grant administration services to three public fixed-route transit systems; coordinates
transportation and land use planning for the urbanized area.
Oversees and directs staffing and support for the MPOJC Urbanized Area Policy Board and other
MPOJC committees, including agenda preparation, information packet preparation, minutes and other
activities as directed by the Board.
Coordinates the preparation of grant applications on behalf of Iowa City for transportation-related
projects and for other MPOJC entities upon request.
Assists in daily operations of the department; assists in coordination and integration of work tasks of
MPOJC with other departments.
Coordinates directly with the Iowa City Public Works department on right of way signage and signals.
Responds to requests, comments and inquiries from the public, Council members, the media and
members of various boards, commissions and inter-governmental agencies.
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Coordinates/negotiates and maintains positive working relationships with federal and state
transportation officials, and officials from other Iowa municipalities; assures compliance with all
applicable regulations of the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Transit Administration and the
Iowa Department of Transportation, including long- and short-range analysis and required
administrative documents such as the Transportation Improvement Program, Transportation Planning
Work Program and Long Range Transportation Plan
Researches and provides analysis for public entities in the Metropolitan Planning Organization.
May perform duties of Neighborhood & Development Services Director in his/her absence.
Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and
community.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The physical demands and work environment conditions described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job and are
encountered while performing those essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk and hear.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach
with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Minimum Education, Experience and Certification
Master’s degree in urban planning or related field from an educational institution accredited by a DOE
recognized accreditation body and six years’ experience minimum in municipal and/or MPO planning
and community development required. Supervisory experience required. Must pass criminal
background check.
Preferred Education, Experience and Certification
None specified.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of municipal planning techniques and principles and the general workings of state and
federal programs in transportation and land use. Knowledge of relevant provisions of federal, state and
local law and current administrative techniques and practices. Skills in planning, reasoning, conflict
resolution, and verbal and written communications. Ability to read and understand technical materials,
reports and journals. Ability to develop and present mathematical budget information and benefit/cost
analysis. Ability to analyze a variety of alternatives and make long range planning recommendations
based on benefits to the community.
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties,
and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.