Description

The Collier County, Florida, Metropolitan Planning Organization is seeking an experienced, highly motivated, dynamic individual to fill the role of Executive Director of the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).  Recruitment and selection processes will take place between September 2025 and January 2026. Candidates selected to participate in on-site interviews, which are advertised and open to the public, should make themselves available to travel to Naples, FL to take part in the process on Thursday, December 11, 2025. The selected candidate will be expected to begin in the position in late February 2026, prior to the position being vacated on March 9, 2026, upon retirement of the current incumbent.

The MPO Executive Director is a contracted position that reports directly to the nine-member MPO Board composed of elected officials representing Collier County and the incorporated cities of Naples, Marco Island and Everglades City.

The Executive Director manages and directs a small staff of Planners and support personnel in the preparation, update, and maintenance of short- and long-range multi-modal transportation plans, including the MPO’s 20-year Long-Range Transportation Plan. Reporting directly to the Collier MPO Board, this position provides staff support to the MPO Board, the Local Coordinating Board for the Transportation Disadvantaged, and advisory committees. The Executive Director oversees and directs the MPO planning program through the development and implementation of the Unified Planning Work Program; ensures compliance with Federal/state requirements for the annual adoption of a Transportation Improvement Program and List of Project Priorities; updates and ensures compliance with the MPO’s Public Participation Plan and Congestion Management Process; participates in activities of the Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement (PTNE) Division; acts as a liaison to the Florida Department of Transportation on planning and work program issues; and as liaison to the statewide MPO Advisory Committee. Annual salary for this position is negotiable.

The position is being advertised until 4pm on Thursday, October 16, 2025. Interested candidates should apply before the deadline using the link provided.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree, supplemented by ten years of previous experience in transportation planning, administration, management, and fiscal oversight. At least two of the ten years of experience should be in an MPO/TPO setting; will have knowledge of the 3-C Urban Transportation Planning Process, the Travel Demand Forecasting Process, and familiarity with state and federal grant guidelines and procedures. American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification strongly desired. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License with any applicable endorsements and maintain eligibility requirements and endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle, as provided in CMA 5805.