RoleUnder general direction, performs professional duties of considerable difficulty as it relates to transportation planning.
Major Duties, Responsibilities- Coordinates the planning of major transportation corridors, Regional Road projects, multi-modal transportation projects and the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP); Assists with the implementation of regional multi-modal planning projects through the development of corridor studies, designs concept reports; monitors consultant contracts and performance, approves consultant work and ensures consistency with an approved scope of work. Prepares applications for and administers grant programs for transportation related projects.
- Coordinates the Section 5310 application process, working with applicants, and ADOT to ensure complete and robust applications; identifies potential recipients, training, soliciting applications, answering questions, reviewing applications for completeness. Monitors projects once they are awarded and implemented. Works with eligible member governments to apply for transit grants, such as Section 5311.
- Provides technical support for projects to other governmental agencies, elected officials, community organizations, and the general public. Serves on technical advisory committees for state, regional, and local transportation studies and corridor development.
- Prepares and assists with preparation of, as well as updates regularly: Unified Planning Work Program; Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program; FHWA & ADOT annual review; all annual reporting or as requested; professional services agreements; RFPs and RSOQs; and ADOT and ADOT required policies. Attend FHWA, FTA, ADOT, and CYMPO planning meetings.
- Works with other government agencies and the public as required to coordinate transportation planning efforts for regional projects. Organizes and runs high-level working and technical group meetings, maintaining effective working relationships with regional jurisdictions, and coordinating the flow of information to maintain a proactive planning approach with various governmental agencies including, but not limited to, Arizona Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Transit Administration, Council of Governments, Regional Transportation Planning Organizations, State Transportation Board, City/Town Councils, State Land Department, Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service, Trails Committees and other community based organizations.
- Coordinates regional transportation planning in conjunction with local coordinating council and other regional transportation providers. Identifies problems, gathers and analyzes information, and makes recommendations to the CYMPO Board and/or Administrator.
- Tracks data relating to population, proposed regional developments and analyzes the impacts and future needs for the transportation system on a regular basis. Performs technical review and analysis and provides comments for regional transportation related projects.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s Degree in Urban/Rural Planning, Transportation Planning, Public Administration, or a related field.
Experience:
A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in public transportation programs, project management, or related field. An equivalent combination of directly related work experience and education may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-per-year basis. Additional Requirements: Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
Other SkillsRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of:- Principles, practices, tools, and techniques necessary for specialized area of transportation planning.
- FTA programs, rules, regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Federally funded transportation programs.
- Mobility Management principles.
- Transit planning and land use principles and practices.
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and specific applications to public transportation.
- Principles and practices of financial management and budgets.
- Applications used analyze and monitor the transit programs, preparation of reports, spreadsheets, and databases, and development of web-based customer information.
- Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
- Clerical office practices and procedures.
- Research techniques and report writing.
- Current Microsoft Office software.
- Filing and recordkeeping.
Skill in:- Problem-solving and implementing creative solutions.
- Effectively organizing and coordinating work programs and meetings.
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
- Organization and adherence to detail.
Ability to:- Exercise critical thinking and refer to regulatory and professional standards in making decisions.
- Propose and implement changes to protocols, policies, and practices.
- Identify priority concerns and develop and implement appropriate responses.
- Prioritize multiple work assignments and complete work on schedule.
- Build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
- Think critically and collaborate with stakeholders in strategic planning.
- Keep administrator informed regarding key issues affecting the organization.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
- Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
- Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
- Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
- Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.
Work Environment:The work environment is associated with an office. The work area is adequately lighted, heated or cooled and ventilated.
Physical Requirements:Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
Additional Job Information:FLSA: Exempt
Grade: 14
Classification: At-Will
Safety Sensitive: No
EMPLOYEE BENEFITSYavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:
• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
ELECTIVE COVERAGE• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
PLEASE NOTE• Part-Time , Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.
Click here to view our benefits summary.Closing Date/Time: 7/9/2024 5:00 PM Arizona
