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◦ Assist with the development and management of long-range transit programs and projects , capital improvement plan s and strategic plan s .

◦ Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on transportation planning issues and represent SamTrans at public meetings and other forums.
◦ Manage consultant contracts and ensure quality assurance/quality control on relevant activities.
◦ Lead and advise on technical analysis tasks on projects, and train junior staff on the application of analytical methods. Develop public outreach plans and conduct field outreach.
◦ Lead the development, execution, and/or delivery of other planning initiatives of strategic interest to the Agency.
◦ Represent SamTrans on external working groups; participate in regional transit coordination initiatives and facilitate internal collaboration on regional issues.
◦ Lead or contribute to grant application development .
◦ Supervise or mentor interns or junior planning staff and delegate appropriate tasks to support project delivery.

◦ Coordinate and participate in gathering data for major transit and transportation corridor studies.

◦ Apply analytical methods for transportation planning research and in support of projects.
◦ In coordination with Strategic Planning Manager and other team leadership , develop project scopes, schedule and budget of transportation and transit plans, programs and projects.
◦ Manage the selection and performance of consultant contract services for technical support; approve and monitor project schedule.
◦ Participate in the preparation and administration of program and project budgets; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.
◦ Present planning initiatives and updates to internal and external stakeholders.
◦ Prepare reports, presentations and other communication for senior/executive staff, board members, and outside agencies and committees; respond to questions from concerned parties through written and oral requests for information.
◦ Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect yourself, your fellow employees and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
◦ Perform other duties as assigned.

◦ A Bachelor’s degree in transportation planning, urban planning, public policy, public administration, economics, or related field.

◦ Three (3) years of full-time progressively responsible experience in planning or public transportation.

◦ Experience working at/with a public transit operator on long-range planning projects.

◦ Effective oral and written communication skills.

◦ Experience analyzing data and preparing maps using ArcGIS

◦ Experience with capital planning and programming

◦ Experience managing or assisting with public engagement efforts, including development of community engagement plans and outreach material.

◦ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

◦ Fluent in Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese), or other language often spoken in San Mateo County

◦ Experience and/or knowledge of San Mateo County governance and transportation priorities

◦ Healthcare Benefits -District employees are offered a choice of healthcare providers under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program.The District will contribute ninety (90) percent towards monthly premiums for full-time employees. Fifty (50) percent for part-time employees.

◦ Free Dental and Vision Benefits provided - Employer Covers Premiums

◦ Free Employee Assistance Benefit - Employees are entitled to 5 face-to-face sessions or telephonic or web-video consultations for problem-solving support per incident, per calendar year.

◦ Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified Health or Dependent Care expenses.

◦ Long Term Disability Insurance - After 90 days of total disability, Administrative full-time employees are eligible for 60% of monthly income covered by the District.

◦ Health and Wellness - Gyms located at most work locations and discounted Weight Watcher Membership Option.

◦ Paid Time Off - Newly hired employees accrue 6.5 hours bi-weekly when hired (if Exempt 8.25 hours).As you move up in years of service credit, the rate of the amount of PTO accrued will also increase.

◦ Paid Holidays - The District provides seven paid holidays throughout the year - New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

◦ Floating Holidays - District employees can earn up to five (5) floating holidays.

◦ Pension Benefits through CalPERS -You must have a minimum of 5 years of service to be eligible for this pension.

◦ CalPERS PEPRA vs. Classic - All employees hired on, or after January 1, 2013, are considered PEPRA members and will contribute 8% of their salary up to the maximum IRS cut-off. All Classic members will contribute 6%

◦ Deferred Compensation Options - Select to contribute to one or both of our Tax Deferred Compensation Options

◦ Reliance Standard Life Insurance with 100% premium paid by the District - 1 times annual salary of employee - max $200,000

◦ Optional Life Insurance - Employees may purchase additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible family members.

◦ Professional Development - Access to LinkedIn Learning and San Mateo County’s professional training. District Tuition Reimbursement Program - A maximum of $5,250 per year for courses related to your job or career goals with the District.

◦ Computer Loan Program - Interest-free two-year loan with a maximum amount of $2,000.

◦ Credit Union - Employees and family members are eligible to join the San Mateo Credit Union and Patelco Credit Union.

◦ Employee Clean Commute (ECC) - Car/Van poolers and Public Transit riders receive a monthly reimbursement.

◦ Commuter Benefits - Free Employee Parking; Free Bus Pass for employee as well as children/spouse; Clipper Card/Go Pass Program for Central employees.