THE PORT OF LONG BEACH IS SEEKING AN ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PORT PLANNING

This is an at-will position

Salary Range: $190,000 - $235,000

(placement depends upon qualifications)

The Port of Long Beach, one of the world's busiest seaports, is an international gateway for the reliable, efficient, and sustainable movement of goods and is a leader in environmental stewardship. Credited with moving approximately $200 billion in trade, the Port serves as a critical hub for international commerce and is a major transportation center. East Asian trade accounts for the bulk of Long Beach shipments. Port-related international trade has a wide-ranging economic impact, supporting millions of jobs that benefit the region and the entire country.

THE TEAM

The Port Planning Division leads and coordinates planning of the Port's strategic goals, economic forecasting, land development and infrastructure, to support and enhance the Port's role as a premier gateway for trade, while promoting both economic strength and environmental vitality. The Port Planning Division is responsible for coordinating the long-term planning of the Port's strategic objectives and providing plans, studies, forecasts, and coordination services in support of making informed land use, development, and leasing decisions. The Port Planning Division is also responsible for conducting short and long-range multi-modal transportation and goods movement studies, developing port-wide traffic management programs, pursuing and managing transportation grants to support the Port's Capital Program, and analyzing transportation-related policies and legislation.

THE ROLE

Reporting directly to the Director of Port Planning, the Assistant Director of Port Planning assumes responsibility for the efficient management of Port Planning personnel daily. This role entails upholding and advancing policies and protocols pertinent to the assessment and projection of land utilization, transportation infrastructure, and economic considerations both within and beyond the Harbor District. Additionally, the Assistant Director oversees administrative functions vital to seamless operational workflows. They serve as a key liaison for the Port, facilitating collaboration with regional, state, and federal entities to navigate and influence policy frameworks concerning goods movement, transportation, and planning initiatives.

HOW YOU GET TO CONTRIBUTE

• Provide leadership and direction for the division that provides all port planning services for the Port of Long Beach. Provide direct and indirect supervision of Port Planning staff in support of day-to-day operations, establishing goals and objectives, measuring performance, and ensuring an effective, customer-oriented service level is attained.
• Occupy the number two position in the Division; assume the responsibility for the Division in the Director's absence
• Guide strategic planning, short- and long-range land use policy and facilities development, cargo forecasting, economic analysis, transportation and freight planning, and grants strategy and management in support of port infrastructure projects
• Coordinate with other Divisions in the evaluation of Coastal Act issues, land use planning, cargo forecasts/analysis, transportation impacts, projected terminal operational data, and capacity analyses for use in CEQA/NEPA environmental documents
• Oversee evaluation of current transportation system conditions, and the planning, preliminary/conceptual design, and development of future transportation system strategies, within and outside of the Harbor District
• Assist Port Engineering Bureau in capital improvement programming and implementation
• Research current local, state, and federal goods movement and planning issues and provide recommendations
• Represent the Port when interacting with other public agencies
• Serve as the Port's representative in the development of transportation and goods movement policy with outside agencies
• Make presentations to various entities, including the Board of Harbor Commissioners; Long Beach City Council; local, state, and federal agencies, industry conferences, regional task forces, and work groups
• Train and mentor staff
• Support preparation of the Division's annual personnel and non-personnel budget
• Other duties as required

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Economics, Civil Engineering, or a related field is required. Experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the position's duties may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis
• 7+ years of progressively challenging recent full-time professional-level experience, in the public or private sector, in urban and regional planning, land use planning, transportation planning, economic development, logistics, supply chain, or similar field
• 4+ years supervising employees is required
• Must have experience in effective partnerships, problem-solving, and creating effective working relationships across functional lines
• Experience managing and successfully working with people from diverse backgrounds and areas of technical expertise is required

TECHNICAL SKILLS NEEDED:

• Understand the logistics of goods movement and its relationship to Port dependency on the infrastructure system
• Knowledge of the use of benefit-cost and/or other project evaluation methods
• Working knowledge of the California Coastal Act and its relationship to Port activities
• Comprehensive working knowledge of the regional transportation infrastructure and needs as well as processes in place to modify those facilities
• Good working knowledge of applied statistical techniques related to technical forecasting, transportation systems modeling, project evaluation, and economic impact assessment

DESIRABLE:

• Master's Degree or advanced coursework in Urban and Regional Planning, Economics, Civil Engineering, or related fields is desirable
• Certification as an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Professional Transportation Planner (PTP), Project Management Professional (PMP), or other related professional certification is a plus.
• Experience working in goods movement, international trade, and logistics/supply chain management desired
• Experience in developing grant applications and legislative funding is desired
• You will need strong negotiation skills, political savvy, excellent client/customer relation skills, and exceptional public speaking/presentation skills to thrive.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

If you require accommodation because of a disability in order to participate in any phase of the application/selection process, please contact (562) 283-7500 or email Careers@polb.com.

Final filing date for this recruitment is Friday, May 24, 2024 @ 4:30 pm PDT.

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume with your application in PDF format at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach/jobs/4489584/assistant-director-port-planning?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs. Incomplete applications (without a cover letter and resume) will not be considered.

THE BENEFITS:

An attractive package of executive-level benefits is included, with the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse and dynamic areas of the United States. Please see the job bulletin for details and to apply.

The Port of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.