ASSISTANT DIRECTOR-PORT PLANNING

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

ABOUT US

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.

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. Provides 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
• Coordinate with other City departments on Port Planning issues
• Represent the Port when interacting with other public agencies and with various transportation and maritime businesses and associations
• Serve as the Port's representative in the development of transportation and goods movement policy with outside agencies, including USDOT, the State of California, Southern California Association of Governments, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and Gateway Cities Council of Governments
• Make presentations to the Board of Harbor Commissioners; Long Beach City Council; local, state, and federal agencies, industry conferences, regional task forces, work groups, etc.
• Review outside agency studies and programs
• Train and mentor staff
• Manage resources in accordance with budget
• Support preparation of the Division's personnel and non-personnel budget
• Perform other duties as required

Individuals who are most qualified for the position will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include a work-related assessment to further evaluate candidate qualifications. First and second-round panel interviews are scheduled for Thursday, May 30, 2024 (virtual) and Tuesday, June 4, 2024 (in-person). Candidates should ensure availability on both dates. The successful candidate will be appointed shortly thereafter. References will be completed for finalist candidates; an employment offer is contingent on conducting a comprehensive background check.

The Port reserves the right to extend the closing date without notice in order to accept additional applications. Those individuals determined to be most qualified for the position will be invited to participate in the selection process.

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

The Port of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the Port of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting or

THE BENEFITS:

Annual salary range of $190,000-$235,000 (placement depends on qualifications). An attractive package of executive-level benefits is also included:

• Auto Allowance $550.00 per month
• Executive Leave 40 hours per year.
• Retirement CalPERS 2% @ 62, coordinated with social security. Current member contribution is 8.00% for CalPERS, and 6.2% for social security, paid by the employee.
• Pay for Performance awarded based on performance as demonstrated through achievement of individual goals, demonstration of required competencies, and availa.