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Home My WebLink AboutMPOJC Executive DirectorUpdated: August 2025 (Admin Review) CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: MPOJC Director Department: Neighborhood & Development Services Division: MPOJC Supervisor: Neighborhood & Development Services Director FLSA: Exempt Civil Service: No Pay Grade: 31 Job Number: 3103 Job Summary Directs the operational, ﬁnancial and personnel activities of the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County (MPOJC). Serves as executive director of the MPOJC as well as the Transportation Planner for the City of Iowa City and supervises Iowa City-speciﬁc programs and services. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • 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. • Prepares and manages budget for the MPOJC division and participates in capital improvement planning. • Directs and assists in project work in transportation planning; oﬀers traﬃc 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 and administers 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 for all MPO and transportation related inquiries. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • 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 including, but not limited to traﬃc studies, traﬃc analyses, traﬃc calming, traﬃc signal timing, etc. • Manage Right of Way signs, traﬃc signals and overhead streetlights and provide development review for transportation concerns in Iowa City. • May perform duties of Neighborhood & Development Services Director in his/her absence. • Conducts self in a professional manner which demonstrates courtesy and respect for all community members and coworkers. • Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and three to five years of related experience; or a Master’s degree and one to three years of related experience; or seven to nine years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, or related. Experience in municipal planning, transportation planning, construction or building trades. • Valid State of Iowa driver’s license with satisfactory driving record. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Master’s degree from an accredited educational institution and five years of related experience; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Supervisory experience. • American Institute of Certiﬁed Planners (AICP) Certiﬁcation. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Ability to analyze a variety of alternatives and make long range planning recommendations based on beneﬁts to the community. • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. • Ability to deﬁne problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. • Ability to develop and present mathematical budget information and beneﬁt/cost analysis. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. • Ability to make eﬀective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors, commissions, or elected oﬃcials. • Ability to read and understand technical materials, reports and journals, and analyze the most complex documents. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties. • Ability to respond eﬀectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. • Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. • 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. • Skill in planning, reasoning, conﬂict resolution, and verbal and written communications. • Skill in using computers and applicable software applications (Microsoft Oﬃce – Word, Excel, Outlook). Supervision Assists with the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of a program function or unit for the department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include supervising direct reports including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; writing and delivering performance reviews; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; and terminating employees. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Duties are generally performed in an office setting with a controlled environment. The job requires sitting for extended periods of time and the work may expose the employee to unpleasant social situations and significant work pace pressure. Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Reviewed/Approved by: Tracy Hightshoe, Neighborhood & Development Services Director (4/2024) I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee Date ________________________________ __________________