Funding Programs Lead
Metro - Portland, Oregon
April 24, 2015
Professional Area:
Transportation Planning
Experience:
3-5 years
Location:
Portland, OR
The Funding Programs Lead performs a variety of complex transportation and funding research and program activities in the Resource Development Section of the Planning & Development Department. Develops, organizes and has responsibility for work program tasks and budgets; performs complex research and analysis; represents Metro in a variety of forums including project committee meetings and before elected boards and commissions, the general public and business and community groups; works with others in the section and department to develop Metro’s project funding and tracking procedures and reporting. Coordinates with other staff in the Department in a matrix management or project team format; manages the fund programming of the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP) and Community Planning & Development Grant (CPDG) program and reports on MTIP outcomes; may serve as project lead. May provide lead direction to professional level staff within the program area. This position is supervised by the Resource Development Section Manager.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in program evaluation and reporting and use of tools for program monitoring; knowledge of financial forecasting techniques knowledge of federal transportation project funding regulations and knowledge of transportation planning and project development.
To apply: visit www.oregonmetro.gov/jobs for the complete job announcement and a link to our online hiring center. Application deadline: May 18, 2015 at 5 p.m. PDT; salary range: $69,480 - $93,110 annually.
Clean air and clean water do not stop at city limits or county lines. Neither does the need for jobs, a thriving economy, and sustainable transportation and living choices for people and businesses in the region. Voters have asked Metro to help with the challenges and opportunities that affect the 25 cities and three counties in the Portland metropolitan area.
A regional approach simply makes sense when it comes to providing services, operating venues and making decisions about how the region grows. Metro works with communities to support a resilient economy, keep nature close by and respond to a changing climate. Together we’re making a great place, now and for generations to come.
Metro is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.