Directs the coordination of district-wide project planning and oversees project development and design, preparation of construction plans and production of right-of-way maps. Oversees district advanced transportation planning, consultant contract administration, public transportation, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, aviation, advanced project development, transportation management systems, design and/or right-of-way programs. Reports to the District Engineer or Deputy District Engineer. Manages professional, technical and administrative employees. Work requires contact with governmental officials and the public. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.Essential Duties:Assists the District Engineer or Deputy District Engineer in formulating and administering policies and procedures.Coordinates district right-of-way acquisition, negotiations, relocations, utility adjustments, appraisals, beautification, legal, accounting and recordkeeping.Coordinates the preparation of the district Annual Letting Plan, the summary reports of contract letting schedules and the planning status for all district projects.Directs the implementation of an action plan for all project planning in the district and participates in the preparationof the Unified Transportation Plan and development of the Transportation Improvement Program.May oversee district operations in the absence of the District Engineer Oversees advance planning programs and all design and plan preparation for the district.Oversees data collection, analyses, forecasts and plan development.Oversees the preparation and submission of Plans, Specifications and Estimates and ensures final release for contracting of projects.Plans, conducts and directs the preparation of final reports including environmental studies for public meetings and hearings for all projects in the district.Prepares and secures execution of agreements and related correspondence necessary to provide for a contract letting for all project planning.Represents the district at state and local levels and advises local officials and the public concerning proposed project development.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
