Parking/Ground Transportation Administrator - Department of Transportation

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About the Department

The Department of Transportation (DOT) plans, develops, operates, and maintains transportation facilities, services, and related systems which contribute to the livability and economic health of the City. We comprise a team of more than 500 people ready to serve the needs of our residents to improve the efficiency and safety of San José streets. We are an energetic and innovative team that is improving transportation in the nation’s 10th largest city, while focusing on safety, sustainability, and active public life! For more information about DOT, visit www.sanjoseca.gov/transportation.

About the Division

The Parking Division resides within Transportation and Parking Operations and provides a comprehensive range of services aimed at meeting the needs of businesses, downtown employees, visitors, convention, cultural and sports facilities, special
events, schools and residents. Services include:

• Operations and maintenance of the City’s public parking facilities: eight garages and six surface lots totaling over 7,000 parking spaces, and 2,500 on-street metered parking spaces utilizing smart meter, and multi-space meter technologies.
  
  
• Management of vendor contracts, including a Parking Operations vendor responsible for day-to-day management of off-street facilities and Security vendor responsible for parking facility security and parking enforcement field investigations.
  
  
• Parking compliance activities supporting traffic safety, street cleanliness and maintenance activities, turnover of on-street spaces in business districts; and enhanced neighborhood quality-of-life through the removal of vehicles abandoned or stored in the public right-of-way.
  
  
• Collection of fines from parking citations and oversight of administrative review process for contested citations.
  
  
• Development and implementation of transportation and parking operation plans for a variety of special events, including provision of traffic control during events.
  
  
• Staff support to the Downtown Parking Board. The Board is comprised of seven members appointed by the City Council and serves as a public forum for discussion of downtown parking issues.
  
  
• The 24-25 fiscal year operating budget for the Parking Division’s services includes revenue projections of approximately $12 million from lots/garages and $3 million from on-street meters. The Division is supported by nearly 90 employees, both professional staff that lead programs, implement projects, and perform analytical administrative work; and field staff that provides parking compliance and meter collections/repair services.

Position Duties

The Department of Transportation (DOT) is looking to potentially fill three (3) vacancies for Parking/Ground Transportation Administrator. Each role has a distinct focus: one leads the on-street vehicle abatement efforts, another oversees on-street enforcement programs, and the third manages the daily operations of off-street parking lots and garages.

On-Street Vehicle Abatement Parking/Ground Transportation Administrator
The On-Street Vehicle Abatement Parking/Ground Transportation Administrator is a newly created position within the Division, reporting to the Vehicle Abatement Parking Manager. This role will oversee the launch and management of the City’s initiative to address vehicle blight and maintain street cleanliness across the City.

New Program Services Include:

• Oversee the citywide enforcement of oversized and lived-in vehicles.
• Lead efforts to inventory oversized and lived-in vehicles parked on streets citywide.
• Analyze data to develop and implement a site/location prioritization strategy.
• Manage internal and external outreach, including delivering presentations to community stakeholders.
• Implement temporary and permanent parking restrictions, such as tow-away zones.
• Oversee enforcement activities, including towing, enhanced cleaning, and street-sweeping in designated zones/areas.
• Track program progress and outcomes, providing regular status reports.
• Manage interdepartmental relationships to ensure the program’s success.

Under direction, the On-Street Vehicle Abatement Parking/Ground Transportation Administrator performs complex professional, analytical, and administrative work in the development, implementation, and management of parking programs and contracts related to on-street parking enforcement operations.

This role includes one direct report—a Parking and Traffic Control Supervisor—and oversees eighteen (18) indirect reports, comprising two (2) Senior Parking and Traffic Control Officers (Sr. PTCOs) and sixteen (16) PTCOs.

The successful candidate will lead, manage, and motivate a team of nineteen (19) staff members by setting clear goals, fostering an innovative work environment, maximizing staff development, and recognizing achievements appropriately.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day management of the Parking Compliance Unit’s Vehicle Abatement Program.
• Serve as the City’s primary liaison for Council office staff and constituents regarding oversized vehicle and vehicle abatement concerns.
• Manage parking compliance and enforcement activities in alignment with the San Jose Municipal Code and California Vehicle Code.
• Analyze on-street parking conditions and assist in establishing appropriate parking controls.
• Manage program budgets and fiscal activities effectively.
• Provide staff support and collaborate with committees, boards, task forces, community groups, associations, and interdepartmental teams.
• Coordinate and contribute to the preparation of new parking ordinances, resolutions, requests for proposals (RFPs), agreements, and City Council memorandums related to on-street parking services.
• Analyze data to optimize the use and enforcement of on-street parking.
• Lead the hiring, onboarding, training, development, and performance appraisal of staff within the Parking Compliance Unit (PCU) and support the Vehicle Abatement Parking Manager in developing and managing Standard Operating Procedures across the unit.
• Perform routine audits of program operations, evaluate processes to identify improvement opportunities, and assist with the planning and execution of short- and long-term parking planning projects and programs.
• Support procurement processes within the Parking Division by developing Scopes of Service for RFPs and RFBs and develop reports and presentations for community meetings and other stakeholder groups.
• Manage vendor
• Navigate political decision-making processes and City procedures effectively.
• Assist with program reporting to Council/Committees, including the Transportation & Environment Committee (T&E).

On-Street Enforcement Parking/Ground Transportation Administrator
The On-Street Enforcement Parking/Ground Transportation Administrator reports to the On-Street Parking Manager and is responsible for managing and operating the City’s PCU and Meter Shop. The PCU oversees citywide enforcement of parking regulations and provides various services, including proactive patrols, school safety, residential permit enforcement, and street sweeping. The Meter Shop handles the installation, maintenance, and revenue collection for approximately 2,500 on-street parking meters.
This position has two (2) direct reports: a Parking and Traffic Control Supervisor and a Senior Maintenance Worker, and oversees forty-seven (47) indirect reports, including four (4) Senior Parking and Traffic Control Officers (Sr. PTCOs), thirty-six (36) PTCOs, one (1) Staff Specialist, and six (6) Maintenance Workers.

The successful candidate will plan, coordinate, assign, and supervise the work of employees engaged in parking enforcement and meter operations through subordinate supervisors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day management and operations of the Parking Compliance Unit (PCU) and Meter Shop.
• Serve as the primary liaison for Council office staff and constituents regarding general parking enforcement concerns, and manage internal and external outreach, including presentations to community stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with the San Jose Municipal Code and California Vehicle Code, analyze on-street parking conditions, and implement appropriate parking controls and restrictions, such as tow-away zones.
• Manage program budgets, fiscal activities, and interdepartmental relationships to ensure program success, while providing staff support and collaborating with committees, boards, task forces, community groups, and other City departments and agencies.
• Conduct data analysis to optimize the use and enforcement of on-street parking, and assist in developing new parking ordinances, resolutions, requests for proposals (RFPs), agreements, and City Council memorandums.
• Lead the hiring, onboarding, training, development, and performance appraisal of staff within the PCU and Meter Shop and support the On-Street Parking Manager in developing and managing Standard Operating Procedures across the unit.
• Perform routine audits of program operations, evaluate processes to identify improvement opportunities, and assist with the planning and execution of short- and long-term parking planning projects and programs.
• Support procurement processes within the Parking Division by developing Scopes of Service for RFPs and RFBs and develop reports and presentations for the Downtown Parking Board, community meetings, and other stakeholder groups.
• Respond to customer service inquiries and assist with program reporting to Council and Committees, including the Transportation & Environment Committee (T&E).

Off-Street Operations Parking/Ground Transportation Administrator:

The Off-Street Parking/Ground Transportation Administrator focuses on managing the day-to-day operations of eight parking garages and six surface lots, totaling approximately 7,300 parking spaces, primarily in Downtown San José. The position reports to the Off-Street Parking Manager and oversees a Parking and Traffic Control Supervisor.

The successful candidate will lead a team that works closely with Downtown businesses and residents, community groups, associations, Council Offices, the Downtown Parking Board, the Convention Center and Cultural Facilities operator, and other City departments to deliver off-street parking services. They will ensure that the off-street parking program consistently provides the highest level of customer service, minimizes costs, and maximizes cash flow to the City.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and manage agreements and contracts related to off-street parking operations, including major projects like facade and elevator modernization, and security program analysis.
• Lead and manage off-street parking staff by establishing goals, fostering an innovative work environment, maximizing development opportunities, and providing appropriate recognition.
• Work directly with Downtown businesses, community groups, Council Offices, and other stakeholders to deliver effective off-street parking services.
• Oversee the maintenance and security of parking facilities and the parking guidance system, ensuring optimal operation.
• Analyze Downtown San José’s parking supply and demand, considering local market conditions and future developments.
• Manage marketing agreements and implement strategies to attract customers and increase participation in parking programs.
• Perform and analyze results from semi-annual customer service surveys for all parking facilities, track City Council-approved Performance Measures, and manage off-street parking operating budgets.
• Provide staff support to advisory committees, boards, and task forces, and coordinate the preparation of parking ordinances, resolutions, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), agreements, and City Council memorandums.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute comprehensive short- and long-term parking projects and programs, including special events like Cinequest, Convention Center events, and Christmas in the Park.
• Develop reports and presentations for the Downtown Parking Board and other stakeholder committees.
• Represent the Off-Street Parking Manager at meetings with internal and external stakeholders, and perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Successful completion of advanced undergraduate coursework from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Engineering, or a closely related field.

Experience: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional analytical staff experience, including at least two (2) years of professional experience working in a public parking or municipal traffic/transportation program.

Other Qualifications

Desirable Qualifications

• Licenses or Certifications: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License may be required.

• Previous experience managing a municipal parking program

• Knowledge and understanding of Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations pertaining to parking and transportation policies and programs

• Experience working within in a complex political environment and an understanding of political decision-making processes

• Knowledge and understanding of advanced practices, trends and technologies within the transportation and parking industry

• Effective communicator, capable of developing strong partnerships and working relationships with management, peers, staff, Council staff and community groups

• Strong analytical, managerial and leadership skills

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.

Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices including management of transportation and parking programs, technical research and data analysis, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.

Decision Making - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.

Analytical Thinking - Approaching a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.

Collaboration - Develops networks and builds alliances; engages in cross-functional activities.

Communication Skills - Communicates and listens effectively and responds in a timely, effective, positive and respectful manner; written reports and correspondence are accurate, complete, current, well-organized, legible, concise, neat, and in proper grammatical form responds to statements and comments of others in a way that reflects understanding of the content and the accompanying emotion; asks clarifying questions to assure understanding of what the speaker intended, and ensures consistent communication takes place within area of responsibility.

Fiscal Management - Understands the relationship of the budget and resources to the strategic plan; complies with administrative controls over funds, contracts, and procurements.

Management - Evaluates priorities to ensure the 'true' top priorities are handled satisfactorily; sets clear goals for the employees and the work unit.

Selection Process:

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions specific to your position interest to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews. This recruitment is open-until-filled with priority screening taking place on 10/07/2024.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Cyrus Castillo at cyrus.castillo@sanjoseca.gov.

Job Specific/Desirable Qualification Questions:

This recruitment is for up to three (3) Parking and Ground Transportation Administrator positions, please indicate which position(s) you are interested in:

• On-Street Vehicle Abatement PGTA
• On-Street Enforcement PGTA
• Off-Street Operations PGTA

You must answer the required questions as well as any position specific question(s) for each PGTA position you are interested in applying for.

Required Questions for all PGTA Positions:

• Please describe your experience in increasingly responsible staff analytic or professional administrative experience, including two (2) years of experience in management of a comprehensive public parking program or in a similar contract management or airport ground transportation position. Please include where you obtain this experience and how many years of experience.
  
  
• Describe your experience in working with members of the public and internal stakeholder to address and resolve customer service issues.
  
  
• Please describe your experience in detail in making data-driven decisions related to a program or service. Please describe the program and/or service you worked on and include information on what data was collected and analyzed and how the data analysis helped in framing managerial decisions.

Required Questions for On-Street Vehicle Abatement PGTA

• Please describe your experience implementing new programs, establishing program service levels, creating Standard Operating Procedures, documenting program progress, and reporting out on deliverables and outcomes.
  
  
• Please describe your experience in managing parking enforcement program activities, including program details and your understanding of vehicle abatement processes and local/state regulations.

Required Questions for On-Street Enforcement PGTA

• Please describe your experience in detail managing operations of an on-street parking enforcement and/or meter program. Please include a detailed description of operational and managerial responsibilities.
  
  
• Describe your experience in supervising and managing the work of a multi-person staffing unit, including your role in recruiting, training, and evaluating employees.

Required Questions for Off-Street Parking Operations PGTA

• Please describe your experience in detail managing an off-street parking program which served the general public, either as the employee of a public agency or as the employee of a private parking operator. Please include a detailed description of operational and managerial responsibilities including reporting and auditing, total contract or budget amount you managed, and your experience with Parking Access and Revenue Control Systems operating and reporting systems.
  
  
• Please describe your experience managing or coordinating parking during special events. Please include your role and responsibilities and a description of the types of events.

Additional Information:

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application.

The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's benefits pagefor detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage.

For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website. You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification.

In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks siteto explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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