MANAGER, TRANSPORTATION PLANNING (TRANSIT ORIENTED COMMUNITIES)

Public Transportation Services Corporation (PTSC) PTSC is an equal employment opportunity employer Non-Represented EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Bulletin No: 009900-093 Job Title: MANAGER, TRANSPORTATION PLANNING (TRANSIT ORIENTED COMMUNITIES) Specialty: (TRANSIT ORIENTED COMMUNITIES) Closing Date: 19-MAR-24 Salary Grade: H1N Salary Range: $99,278 - $124,093 - $148,928 External/Internal: EXTERNAL This bulletin is posted to establish or add to a Qualified Candidate Pool(QCP) Basic Function Manages and executes complex activities in an assigned organizational unit and manages assigned staff and consultants.
Example Of Duties Conducts and manages complex planning, implementation, funding, and analytical projects and programs May manage staff, consultants, and/or projects Applies, develops, and evaluates analytical, quantitative, and statistical tools and their results Participates in analyzing, developing, and recommending program guidelines, strategies, policies, and procedures Negotiates and executes cooperative agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with various agencies Develops and negotiates scopes of work, supports the solicitation process, and participates on negotiation teams with contractors/consultants Manages vendor performance against agreed contracts to ensure completion of projects within scope, on-time, and within budget for the assigned business unit Develops and monitors forecasts, impacts, and budgets for plans, programs and projects Prepares comprehensive reports, correspondence, and presentations Makes presentations to internal/external stakeholders Participates on/with special task forces, committees, panels, transportation forums, and peer groups Provides technical and policy guidance on Metro plans, programs, and projects Evaluates the costs, benefits, and risks of alternative funding plans, programs, and projects Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out May be required to perform other related job duties Requirements For Employment A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis.
A typical combination includes: Education Bachelor′s Degree in Urban or Transportation Planning, Engineering (Civil, Transportation, Structural, Industrial, Mechanical, Architecture, etc.
), Business, Public Administration, Political Science, Urban Design, Public Policy, Economics, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred Experience Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience in transportation planning, project management, urban design, transportation system design and research, travel simulation and demand modeling, transportation finance, operations planning, or other related area; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment.
Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions Preferred Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity.
These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position.
PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment.
In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.
Experience developing policies and/or programs to assist with the sustainability and growth of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Experience drafting agreements, contract compliance, and monitoring subcontract administration Experience utilizing ArcGIS and Airtable to facilitate data analysis and visualization with basic graphic design skills, familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite software, and digital engagement including survey methods Experience preparing comprehensive reports and correspondence to inform elected officials, members of the public, and other public agencies on the status of projects Experience conducting community outreach and gaining consensus in diverse communities, including historically disenfranchised and under invested communities Knowledge: Theories, principles, and practices of transportation planning and land use, business, project management, and public administration Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing transportation policies Financial, analytical, and statistical methods and procedures Budget and accounts management, forecasting, and linking to funding sources Applicable business software applications Modern management theory Skills: Conducting comprehensive studies and analyses Overseeing multidisciplinary teams Supervising, training, and motivating staff Critical and analytical thinking Analyzing situations, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes Exercising judgment and creativity in making decisions Establishing and implementing relevant policies and procedures Communicating effectively orally and in writing Communicating technical information effectively to non-technical audiences Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives Mediating and negotiating Abilities: Manage multiple priorities and deadlines Think and act independently Represent Metro before the public Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence Negotiate consensus solutions Make financial decisions within a budget Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements Read, write, speak, and understand English Selection Procedure Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure To apply, visit Metro's website at www.
metro.
net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location: METRO Headquarters, Employment Office One Gateway Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90012 Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.
m.
on the closing date.
(SH) *Open to the public and all Metro employees This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.