Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)
San Francisco, CA
Professional Area: Transportation Planning
Website: http://jobs.mtc.ca.gov/
Interview Dates: The Interviews will take place on February 25 and 26 or February 29 and March 1, 2016. To be considered for the position(s), those candidates selected must be available to interview on a date offered.
Currently MTC is recruiting for two (2) positions. Under supervision of the Principal for Policy and Programming Implementation and Senior Planner/Analyst, these positions are responsible for managing funding programs, working with transit operators and other stakeholders to develop and implement the programs; conducting financial analyses of transportation revenues and expenses; and producing and presenting progress reports and recommendations about the region's transportation program as necessary.
One Planner/Analyst - will serve as the manager of the Transit Capital Priorities program, which allocates federal transit and regional funds to transit operators, primarily to replace and rehabilitate transit capital assets and maintain the Bay Area's transit system in a state of good repair.
One Planner/Analyst - will manage the Transportation Equity Funding Program which includes the Lifeline Transportation Program and focuses on implementing funding programs and addressing policies to improve the mobility of senior, low-income and disabled populations.
Both positions will work closely with the project sponsors, which may include public transit operators and other public and private non-profit agencies, and with other MTC staff to manage these programs from beginning to end: identifying available funding; reviewing and understanding legislation and guidance documents; developing regional/program policies; issuing calls for projects and reviewing applications; developing annual programs; managing contracts, grants, or funding agreements; and monitoring project progress and expenditure of funds. Both positions may also serve as program manager for other related funding programs, or as the project manager for special studies and projects as needed.
For a more in-depth job description and to apply, go to: http://jobs.mtc.ca.gov/
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
The program coordinator will have the following skills to be successful in this position:
- Communicate very effectively both orally and in writing.
- Represent the agency before professional and policy groups.
- Present results of analyses before MTC Committees and other public entities.
- Work effectively with a diverse group of staff and stakeholders as part of a team, as well as pay attention to detail and ensure accuracy in database files and funding documents.
- Conduct spreadsheet analyses.
- Design and maintain reports of project funding information.
- Accurately track and monitor project and program funding, and develop and maintain strong and positive working relationships with key staff at various agencies and related organizations.
- Creatively solve problems.
- Take personal initiative, and carry out assignments with a minimum of supervision.
Education: Completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, in public finance, public policy, public administration, business, civil engineering, city planning, or a related discipline. A Master's degree is preferred.(Applicants with a degree issued from an institution outside the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by an academic accrediting service and provide proof of equivalency attached to the application.)
Experience: Must have a minimum of two (2) or more years of current, progressive and verifiable professional experience in a field related to the position. Two years of graduate work in a discipline directly related to the position may be substituted for one-year of the required experience. Experience interacting with government agencies is a plus.
Preference will be given to candidates with additional professional work experience in one or both of the following areas:
- Complex public sector budgeting, financial analysis, and/or transportation asset management
- Interest in improving transportation and mobility of senior, low-income and disabled populations
Knowledge of: Principles and techniques of public transportation project funding; and knowledge of government transportation programs, projects and project development, and funding procedures. Proficiency in Excel spreadsheet software is required.
Move Notice: MTC will be relocating to a new facility in San Francisco. The move to the Bay Area Metro Center located at 375 Beale Street, will be during the March 4th weekend.
For a more in-depth job description and to apply, go to: http://jobs.mtc.ca.gov/