Closing at: Feb 12 2024 at 23:55 EST
Job Duties
The purpose of this position is to serve as a Statewide Transit Planning Manager position. The position is responsible for managing strategic planning efforts for DRPT’s Public Transportation Division and will both manage and facilitate various types of statewide public transportation projects, planning studies, and initiatives. This position will also manage planning needs with the Public Transportation Division by leading staff and consultant teams that are conducting studies on behalf of DRPT and/or its customers. The position will represent DRPT’s Public Transportation Division in studies, projects and initiatives conducted by other agencies and organizations as needed.
Full description and application are available here.
Minimum Qualifications
- Significant knowledge and understanding of the metropolitan transportation planning process.
- Knowledge of the planning and development process for transit capital projects.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and/or local grant programs and policies.
- Knowledge of technology and performance data, as it is related to public transportation service.
- Skill in operating a personal computer and skill with or ability to rapidly acquire proficiency with the following software: G Suite (Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Drive, Chrome), Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel), Adobe Acrobat and ArcGIS.
- Ability to evaluate and assess issues, interpret laws and regulations and communicate findings verbally and in writing to others.
- Ability to conduct studies including managing consultants, leading working groups, public speaking, and advising policy groups to formulate and implement recommendations.
- Ability to maintain clear communications and good rapport with diverse groups and individuals.
- Ability to effectively use staff resources through delegation of duties and work assignments.
- Ability to effectively manage other staff and provide them with constructive feedback.
Additional Considerations
- Coursework in urban planning, transportation planning, public administration, or any related field.
- Experience in public transportation and managerial experience in public administration and project administration.
- AICP certification preferred.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Phone: 804-389-5505
Email: askhr@drpt.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer