Director of Planning/Project Management

SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the General Manager primary duties are to assist in short- and long-term transportation planning and reporting efforts related to organizational goals and the analysis of related impacts and costs. Also supervises Special Programs unit of the agency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Transit Development Planning - Instrumental in the creation of short-term and long-term transit plans, incorporating Planning, Operations and Maintenance projects.
• Transit Facility Planning – Assists with infrastructure planning involving buildings, shelters, multimodal and transfer facilities.
• Grant administration – Assists with planning, writing, submitting and executing Federal and State grants; participates in data reporting.
• Procurement Specialist – Writes requests for proposals/quotes or invitations for bid and ensures policy compliance on large procurements such as professional services, technology, or capital purchases.
• Program Specialist – Develops and updates programs and plans as required by Federal and State regulation, including but not limited to the Transit Asset Management Plan, Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan, DBE Program, Title VI Program, and others as needed.
• Assists with field/on board interviews and surveys.
• Spearheads agency public involvement activities and ensures program compliance.
• Collects key performance indicator data from departments, reviews data for accuracy, and prepares data for General Manager use.
• Prepares technical studies – Project manager for comprehensive studies, planning studies, and route and service reviews in order to plan routes and future infrastructure and expansion.
• Serves as staff support to the technical and policy committees of the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and other local committees and boards. Provides project updates, presents on certain aspects of the transportation program, and provides other information, as requested.
• Writes technical memos and develops presentations on various topics as required.
• Some outside office hours may be required for special events or training.
• Other duties as assigned by the General Manager.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises staff in Safety, Training, and Mobility Management units.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must demonstrate excellent computer skills including Word, Excel and Power Point software.
• Must be multi-task oriented and capable of working on several projects at once.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Level 6: Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university; or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Level 6: Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Level 5: Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory and factor analysis.

REASONING ABILITY
Level 5: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will generally be within a normal office environment. They occasionally may be exposed to outside weather conditions including wet and/or humid conditions or extreme heat during special events.
• The noise level in the work environment is normally moderate.

Starting Salary: $78,000 annually