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Showing posts with label mobility planning. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mobility planning. Show all posts

Associate City Planner – Mobility Planning, Denver Department of Transportation & Infrastructure


Apply here: https://denver.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CCD-denver-denvergov-CSC_Jobs-Civil_service_jobs-Police_Jobs-Fire_Jobs/job/Downtown-Denver/Associate-City-Planner---Mobility-Planning---Department-of-Transportation---Infrastructure_R0041869

Project Associate - Shared-Use Mobility Center

Who: Shared Use Mobility Center

What: The Project Associate will work closely with SUMC’s Chicago and California teams to help lead the organization’s growing programs. The position represents a rare leadership opportunity to work across the public and private sectors to shape the future of mobility around climate and social equity goals. As a start-up organization, SUMC has a small collaborative staff responsible for a wide range of duties in a creative and flexible, but also fast-paced, atmosphere. Depending on needs at the time, the Project Associate may be responsible for developing partnerships, managing client relationships, conducting research and analysis, delivering technical assistance, conducting meetings and events, doing outreach and stakeholder engagement, and handling administrative tasks.

This is a full-time salaried position. Approximately 10% travel is required.

Project Associate Duties:
  • Create tools and deliver technical assistance to grantees to successfully implement equity-focused carsharing, ridesharing, and micromobility projects 
  • Develop and maintain partnerships between mobility operators, public agencies, EV networks, utilities, and community-based organizations in support of programs 
  • Conduct research and perform evaluation of mobility projects from around the country 
  • Conduct research on implementation of mobility initiatives that use alternative fuels for new mobility programs 
  • Support local and regional agencies in developing mobility policies, including the creation of Shared Mobility Action Plans for local and regional agencies. 
  • Perform project management tasks such as work planning, tracking, invoicing, reporting, and client interaction Track and document shared mobility programs and policy trends 
  • Build relationships with potential partners, and maintain account and contact information in SUMC databases 
  • Contribute to SUMC communications efforts such as writing blog posts and news items 
  • Represent SUMC at meetings and conferences

Required Qualifications:
  • Established skill at writing reports based on original data and analysis to advise on public policy 
  • Likes to talk to people 
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as city planning, public policy, or business administration AND at least five years’ experience in related positions such as transportation and land use planning or mobility industry operations, product, or public affairs
OR
  • Master’s degree in a related field such as city planning, public policy, or business administration AND at least three years’ experience in related positions such as transportation and land use planning or mobility industry operations, product, or public affairs
Experience working in or with local or regional transportation agencies Background work involving the engagement of stakeholders and community members in local planning and policy decisions, including in historically-marginalized communities Excels in a collaborative relationship with team members, including colleagues in a remote location Strong attention to detail and time management skills Self-starter with ability to identify needs and next steps with minimal guidance Creative approach to solving problems

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced degree in a related field such as city planning, public policy, or business administration 
  • Experience with technical analysis and evaluation specific to transportation projects 
  • Experience delivering shared mobility services such as carsharing, bikesharing, ridehailing, or on-demand transit 
  • Demonstrated success in non-profit fundraising or business development

Compensation and Benefits:

SUMC offers a salary and benefits package competitive with similar organizations.

Anti-Discrimination Policy:

The Shared-Use Mobility Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant. Employment opportunities at SUMC are based upon one’s qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment candidates are considered without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetics, marital status, veteran status, or, any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, layoff, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

How to Apply:

Please send a cover letter, resume/CV, and writing sample to careers@sharedusemobilitycenter.org

No phone calls please.

Submission Deadline:

November 15, 2019

Planning & Policy Program Manager - American Public Transportation Association (DC)

Who: The American Public Transportation Association’s mission is to strengthen and improve public transportation, APTA serves and leads its diverse membership through advocacy, innovation and information sharing. APTA and its members and staff work to ensure that public transportation is available and accessible for all Americans in communities across the country.

What: APTA has an immediate need for a Program Manager-Planning & Policy who will be responsible for organizing mobility management program activities that support APTA’s policy goals. The candidate will also have extensive communication and interaction with APTA members and non-members. Specific responsibilities will include:

Assistant Planner - City of West Hollywood, CA

Assistant Planner (Long Range & Mobility Planning Division)
City of West Hollywood, CA

Join a team of creative professionals who are working to bring lasting enhancements to the City of West Hollywood. Participate in planning efforts focused on the integration of land use and mobility planning through community outreach, policy development and program implementation. This is an entry-level planning position in which you will use research, analytical and communication skills to develop and implement creative solutions to the City's planning challenges and assist with implementation of the City's recently adopted General Plan. Experience with graphic communications and design software is required to be successful in the position.

CLICK HERE FOR JOB FLYER: http://weho.org/Home/ShowDocument?id=26631

APPLY ONLINE: www.weho.org/services/employment

APPLICATIONS DUE: June 17, 2016 at 5:00 PM

Parking and Transportation Demand Manager - City of Redwood City, CA

Parking and Transportation Demand Manager 

City of Redwood City
Professional Area: 
Transportation Planning
Experience: 
3-5 years
Contact person: 
Lenka Diaz

Phone: 
650.780.7284
Email: 
ldiaz@redwoodcity.org
Location: 
Redwood CityCA




The Parking and Transportation Demand Manager has broad leadership and management responsibility for an operational division including garage operations, maintenance, and revenue collections; coordinating with field enforcement services; and is responsible for program development and management. 
This position also develops and monitors the division budget; serves as staff liaison for the Parking Advisory Committee and Downtown Community Benefits Improvement District (CBID); develops operational goals, objectives, and priorities; oversees the work of consultants and contractors; and may supervise staff.  
Typical duties include: Managing the City’s downtown parking lots, parking garages, and on-street parking spaces; providing oversight of any third-party management agreements for parking operations, equipment or services; managing development of the City’s Transportation Demand Management (TDM) programs, mobility planning strategies, and policy strategies; coordinating with downtown employers, Commute.org, SamTrans/Caltrain, private shuttle providers, and the Downtown CBID; participates in the planning, development, and design of municipal parking facilities and related parking control systems; represents the TDM program and makes presentations to other City departments, governmental agencies, policy boards, and a variety of business/community groups and organizations; responds to and resolves citizen inquiries and complaints; develops policies and procedures related to parking management; prepares recommendations on codes, ordinances, and resolutions; develops, recommends, and administers revenue control and operational policies and procedures; prepares and administers project and program budgets; develops, implements, and maintains marketing and communications programs; develops requests for proposals for parking services, equipment, and technology; routinely assesses and recommends rate and fee adjustments; and troubleshoots operational problems and recommends solutions.
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