Metro Pedestrian & Bicycle Coordinator - Roseville, MN

 Metro Pedestrian & Bicycle Coordinator | Up to $109,682/annually

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to get your foot in the door with State of Minnesota? 

If so, come join our MnDOT team at our Water’s Edge location in Roseville, MN!

Our Metro Pedestrian & Bicycle Coordinator position is responsible for providing critical interdisciplinary expertise and direction to the planning, programming, and preliminary design of Metro District state highway projects to advance state and regional transportation goals and priorities through:

• Identifying bicycle and pedestrian facility and accommodations to be implemented along and across

the State Highway System

• Serving as a district expert on meeting active transportation needs

• Leading related intra-and interagency coordination

• Managing program funding for District bicycle and pedestrian improvements

The responsibilities for this position also include:

• Managing and assisting the development and review of project studies, scoping documents, and

environmental documentation

• Leading the development of District pedestrian and bicycle plans, policy, and investment strategy

• Acting as the District representative for related statewide plan development

• Oversight of staff teams and consultant services

• Prioritizing allocation of program funding and developing protocols and procedures for their

application and expenditure

WHY WORK FOR US? Click here to check us out: https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/why-work-for-us/

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? We offer excellent employee benefits. 

Here are some of our amazing benefits:

Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, prescription drug, & vision coverage with affordable dependent coverage; Health & dependent care spending accounts; 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP), health & well-being resources;

Financial Well-Being: Public pension plans, deferred compensation plan & health care savings plan; Life, short & long-term disability, AD&D insurance & paid parental leave

Professional Development: Tuition assistance, employee education, leadership development

Work/Life Balance: Vacation & sick days including 11 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday, leave of absence

At-Work Benefits: Employee Resource Groups, employee recognition, employee activities, fitness center at Central Office

Here are the minimum qualifications:

Three years advanced professional transportation planning experience. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Sociology, or Political Science substitutes for six months of experience. The advanced professional experience must include:

• Experience applying current state and national best practices for bicycle and pedestrian planning, facility design, and ADA compliance to plans, and projects.

• Experience developing and managing transportation plans.• Experience working with state and local agencies, governmental and professional associations, business interests, advocates, the public, and others involved in transportation, land use, environment, and economic development planning and regulations.

• Experience with spreadsheet and database applications.

APPLY ONLINE BY 9/23/2024 (only applications received on mn.gov/careers will be considered):

1. Go to www.mn.gov/careers & click “Search Open Positions”

2. Enter the Job Opening ID “79732” in the Keywords search box & click “>>”

3. Click on the Job Title to view the job posting & click “Apply for Job”

4. When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Ellen

Check out all our exciting MnDOT job opportunities by visiting & applying directly at:

www.dot.state.mn.us/careers/

Contact Ellen Behrhorst (MnDOT Recruitment Specialist) for additional information:

Ellen.Behrhorst@state.mn.us | 612.346.8330

Associate, Programs - Metropolitan Planning Council

Position Title

Associate

Location

Chicago Loop (Hybrid)

Description

The Associate will support MPC’s program team and will work to advance projects across thriving communities, equitable infrastructure, and just public systems portfolios.  The position will report to the Senior Director and also work closely with others on staff in multi-disciplinary project teams.

Full description and instructions for applying are available here.

Customer Success Manager - Token Transit

Summary

As a Customer Success Manager, you own the entire lifecycle of our customers - from kickoff, to onboarding, to account reviews, and renewals. You are a creative problem solver who is committed to ensuring the success of our municipal partners. You’ll also be the first line of defense to customer inquiries (i.e. Zendesk tickets) and communication. With keen observational and communication skills, you relay the “voice of the customer” to the rest of the organization - distilling valuable insights on product feedback, customer challenges, and customer success stories.

Salary: $172K

Location: San Francisco, CA

Job Type: Full-time

Find out more and apply here.

Public Transit & Engagement Planner, Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission

 SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:

• Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). Assist with the development and implementation of the MTP. Lead the development and implementation of the public transit portion of the MTP, this includes project list development and fiscal constraint analysis, etc. Lead public engagement activities for the MTP. Lead public transit MTP implementation activities.
• Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Assist with the development of the TIP. Review project submissions from the several public transit agencies for inclusion in the TIP against established criteria, including consistency with the MTP, air quality conformity and fiscal constraint. Coordinate the inclusion of public transit projects in the TIP. Monitor transit projects programmed in the TIP for progress. This includes assisting with the NOFA process to select projects for funding that NIRPC awards.
• Annual List of Obligated Projects (ALOP). Assist with developing the ALOP. This includes leading the effort to collect information form public transit agencies.
• Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). Assist with developing public transit activities to be included in the UPWP. Leads public transit planning activities as described in the annual Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). Assist with preparation of quarterly progress reports and annual reports.
• Public Participation Plan (PPP). Develop and update the PPP. Monitor the development of MPO work products for compliance with PPP requirements. Monitor other NIRPC activities and processes for compliance with the PPP.
• Special Planning Studies. Lead special planning studies as assigned. Assist on other special planning studies as assigned. 

Expectations for the selected candidate: 

• Professional Relationships. Develop and foster effective professional relationships. This includes staff from NIRPC, public transit agencies, INDOT, FTA, 
• Communications.Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with others both orally and in writing.
• Federal and State Legislation and Funding and Best Practices. Learn existing federal and state laws (i.e., statutes and regulations) affecting public transit and public engagement. Review new federal and state laws, including pending legislation. Know federal and state funding programs available for use by public transit agencies. Seek out best practices pertaining to public transit planning and programming and public engagement. Participate in the annual process to allocate FTA funds between the Illinois and Indiana sides of the Chicago/Gary UZA. Participate in the annual process to allocate FTA funds to NIRPC’s subrecipients.
• Performance Measures and Targets. Assist with the development of Performance Measures and Performance Targets. Monitor the performance of the public transit systems in NWI. Report findings to NIRPC management and committees. Assist public transit providers with improving system performance.
•  Committees. Develop and foster effective professional relationships with members of NIRPC committees. Develop and distribute agendas, minutes, and other meeting materials to assigned NIRPC committees. Assist with advancing public transit items to other NIRPC Committees. Participate on external committees as assigned.
• Federal and State Compliance. Participate in USDOT reviews of the transportation planning and programming processes and project/grant administration. Provide professional planning support to NIRPC transit compliance staff in the preparation of FTA grant applications and management of FTA grants. Review the progress being made by the public transit agencies to spend down FTA funds and report to NIRPC management and committees. Assist public transit agencies with developing plans to spend down funds when they are not making reasonable progress.
• Public Engagement. Serve as a lead resource at NIRPC for public engagement activities. This includes maintaining and updating the Public Participation Plan (PPP) and ensuring the public engagement activities required in the PPP are followed when NIRPC is developing key planning products, such as: the MTP, the TIP, the ALOP, etc. Assist NIRPC staff with public engagement activities on projects led by other staff members.
• Professional Development. Participate in personal and professional development activities and training with emphasis on public transit and public engagement. Participate in conferences and seminars pertaining to public transit and public engagement. 

 Minimum Requirements

• Master’s Degree in urban planning or related field. 
• 3-5 years professional experience with public transit planning and public engagement, preferably with a public planning agency.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team. 
• Respect for public participation and local elected officials. 
• Customer-oriented attitude. 
• Must believe in public transit as a beneficial public service. 
• Must be respectful of all people.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following through their written resume, cover letter, and in an interview:

• Creativity and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and on a team
• Good customer service to internal and external clients
• Development and maintenance of strong professional relationships
• Contributor to positive team dynamics
• Management of their time and schedule
• Communicates clearly and transparently
• Flexibility and an open mind
• Excellent attention to details and organizational skills

STARTING SALARY PARAMETERS:  

• Compensation will be negotiated based on experience, education, certification, and competency.
• NIRPC has a competitive benefits package, including twelve paid holidays and a flexible work schedule.

APPLICATION & TIMEFRAME:

To be considered for this position, please submit all requested files to:

Meredith Stilwell, Office Manager
Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission
6100 Southport Road
Portage, IN 46368-6409
219-254-2525

mstilwell@nirpc.org

• A carefully written cover letter (single page),
• Resume (no longer than two pages), and
• Contact information for at least two professional references.

The position will remain open until filled in order to find the candidate with the best fit among professional qualifications, experience, and suitability to NIRPC’s mission.

Public Transit & Outreach Planner: PDF | HTML

Wondering about Northwest Indiana?

Called “the Affordable Shore” by the Chicago Tribune, Northwest Indiana combines an innovative spirit, beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline, and proximity to Chicago and its amenities with commuter rail access that is undergoing major expansion and service enhancements.

Northwest Indiana’s 41 communities each have their own unique character, providing everything from vibrant downtown restaurant scenes to growing arts districts to simple, small-town charm.

These communities provide Northwest Indiana with a rich but affordable quality of life, helped by a state constitution property tax cap, lower taxes than our Illinois neighbors, and lower housing costs overall within similar or better proximity to Chicago’s loop than many Illinois suburbs.

The Indiana Dunes National Park and coastal environs provide exceptional beaches, dunescapes, paddling opportunities, and access to over 150 miles of paved trails linking greenways, parks, and other recreational amenities throughout the region.

Analyst, Bus Scheduling - Chicago Transit Authority

Who: Chicago Transit Authority

What: Develops bus schedules for the nation’s second largest public transportation system with a network of 129 bus routes, operated by over 3,000 bus operators utilizing 1,800 buses and serving nearly 900,000 passengers daily.  The position involves the development of public-facing route schedules as well as schedules for the personnel and vehicles needed to provide this service.  The analyst works to ensure that these components are scheduled and coordinated in a way that meets customer demand, satisfies quality-of-life work rules and optimizes use of the bus fleet, all while maximizing operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

Builds customer-facing schedules for regular daily service, special event service, service to area schools and other special services. This is done by analyzing runtime data, incorporating service specifications, and addressing operational concerns.  Builds vehicle schedules needed to operate this service while monitoring and controlling costs. Completes crewing and run cutting process.  Applies work rules to scheduling process to develop schedules for operating personnel, minimizing manpower costs while observing quality-of-life parameters.  Produces schedule materials for the regular schedule change process, including: Bid (pick) materials. Operator schedules (run paddles). Vehicle pull-out schedules. Materials used by Bus Operations management for monitoring service. Performs quality control on all schedule materials. Provides analyses on the impact of schedule changes on pay hours, manpower and fleet requirements. Attends meetings with field personnel to get first-hand feedback on operating schedules. Conducts field work to supplement data analysis. Investigates feedback from external and internal sources and recommends corrective procedures to schedules as applicable. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Mathematics, Urban Planning, Engineering and Geography or similar field of study and/or significant experience in Scheduling or a related field in transportation.
• Working knowledge of CTA rail and bus operations and service area.
• Working knowledge of HASTUS scheduling software application preferred.
• Basic knowledge of the methods, techniques, principles and practices of transportation scheduling.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Good communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Willingness and ability to learn new practices, techniques and software applications.
• Intensive use of computer equipment and software products as described above. 
• Job requires heavy use of the HASTUS scheduling software application.

Apply here.

Multiple Positions - City of Kansas City (MO)

Who: The City of Kansas City, Missouri

What: There are multiple open positions with the City of Kansas City, as outlined below. For additional information about the positions and how to apply, please visit this link and search for the respective job title.

Park Project Manager (August 19, 2019)

• Manages multiple projects related to park master plan development and urban planning using current GIS demographic and census information. 
•  Develops analysis form data, asset and project management software implementation, and/or maintenance repairs and improvements for community centers, parks, aquatic facilities, trails, golf courses, athletic fields, and parks jurisdictional streets. 
•  Evaluates internal resources for the execution of projects, ensuring that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget. 
• Develops project scope and estimates. 
•  Manages changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs. 
•  Reports and escalates issues to management as needed. 
•  Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation. 
•  Uses and continually develops leadership skills. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Planner (open until filled)

• Prepares long range area plans for the entire city geography and implements the City’s comprehensive planning (FOCUS) principles. 
• Assists with elected officials, development community, local neighborhood groups, civic organizations and residents to prepare data, reports and land use plans of a comprehensive and complex character. 
• REQUIRES an accredited Master's degree in planning; OR an accredited Bachelor's degree and 2 years professional experience in community, urban or regional planning work.

Streetcar Program Coordinator (open until filled)

• Flexible work schedule; on-call hours. 
• Some field work/travel may be required for training purposes. 
• Coordinates with City departments, regulatory agencies, contracted transit service providers to ensure compliance with local, state, federal regulations. Establishes plans, procedures, performance standards for safe, reliable operation of the streetcar system. 
• Routinely interacts with staff of HTSI (the operations/maintenance contractor), KC Streetcar Authority, KCATA, regulatory agencies, including FTA, DHS/TSA, MODOT SSO, in the oversight of transit operations. 
• Serves as the safety/security auditor, transit asset manager, liaison with MO One Call System. Is the point of contact for event investigations and program environmental liaison. 
• Engages in financial management/analysis, process improvements research/analysis, internal safety/security audits. 
• Conducts studies. Generates reports. Develops best practices per industry standards. 
• Develops an asset management program. 
• Coordinates contractor activities. 
• Performs other related duties as needed

Director of Administration

• Manages the schedule of the Mayor as well as all administrative functions of the office. 
• Leads Administrative team and coordinates with Special Assistant for Operations and Administrative Assistant on administrative functions for the Mayor’s Office. 
• Provides supervision to the Special Assistant for Operations. 
• Coordinates Mayor’s calendar and correspondence. 
• Makes Mayor’s travel arrangements. 
• Fills scheduling requests with appropriate staff when Mayor need not/cannot fulfill the request. 
• Directs internal Mayor’s staff communications. 
• Works with Community Relations and Special Projects Coordinator to develop weekly staff information packets for the Mayor. 
• Attends applicable community/government agency/boards/commissions meetings. 
• Assists with development of Mayor’s Office Budget.

Director of Communications

• Establishes communications goals, strategies and tactics for the Mayor’s Office. Also advises the Mayor and staff on internal and external communications projects and issues. 
• Leads and manages the communications team to ensure seamless coordination of all the team’s activities. 
• Leads media relations efforts, including managing relationships with media outlets, issuing press releases, and working with Director of Administration to schedule media interviews with the Mayor and serving as mayoral spokesperson. 
• Drives communications between the Mayor’s Office and other city public information officers, including working with City Communications to elevate pertinent news, events and activities. 
• Drafts and edits a variety of communications including, but not limited to, mayoral remarks, quotes, press releases, press advisories, and letters. 
• Attends applicable community/city government/boards/commissions meetings as assigned by the Director of Administration. 
• Assists with development of the Mayor’s Office budget.

Director of Public Policy

• Drives implementation of the Mayor’s public policy agenda and provides guidance to the Mayor and staff on matters of public policy. 
• Serves as the policy team liaison to Leadership Team. Leads policy team and coordinates public policy functions for the Mayor’s Office. 
• Serves as the primary staffer for issues related to housing (including LIHTC and MHDC selection process), digital divide, performance management and economic development projects related to local statutory agency incentives. 
• Assists with development of the Mayor’s Office budget. 
• Leads Mayor’s office preparation and review of city budget process. 
• Attends applicable community/ government agency/boards/commissions meetings as assigned by the Director of Administration. 
• Works with the Press Secretary to provide information to ensure appropriate media exposure on initiatives and programs. 
• Works with the Special Assistant for the Office of Civic and Community Engagement to increase the impact of that office’s programming on Kansas City’s youth.

Senior Project Manager in Strategic Planning - Chicago Transit Authority

Who: Chicago Transit Authority

What: This Senior Project Manager, Planning position will be the lead on the Red Line Extension project. Ideally, we would like someone that can engage in the worlds of planning, engineering and policy and can manage multiple aspects of a major capital project in the planning/preliminary engineering stage, overseeing a large program management (staff extension) contract. This person would have primary responsibility for project execution, including meeting federal (FTA) grant requirements, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements and generally keeping the project on track. Someone who understands and can be mindful of the dynamics of Chicago geography, including historic investment patterns and impacts of segregation, would be particularly well-suited.

Under direction, supports the development of comprehensive transportation plans that serve as a guide for future transportation projects and development of long-term goals and strategic objectives for CTA. Works with other Planning staff and other departments/agencies as needed in the oversight and execution of planning and project activities pertaining to capital investments, rail system improvements, and transit-focused urban planning and public policy strategies and defines the scope of work for projects of considerable complexity. Manages projects from conceptual planning through completion in conjunction with various Authority staff and departments to ensure projects meet Authority goals and objectives.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Transportation Planner - Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission

Who: The Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission has an immediate opening for a entry level engineer or planner with an interest in transportation planning. The Commission conducts area-wide system level highway, transit, and bicycle facilities planning for a seven county Region, and facility and corridor-level traffic engineering and transportation planning for local governments. Current work efforts include transit development plans for public transit operators in the Region; the regional transportation plan and improvement program development; public transit/human services coordination plans; refinement of travel demand models and development of advanced and experimental travel demand models; and traffic engineering studies.

What: The Transportation Engineer/Planner will assist in the conduct of planning studies, which involve: data collection and analysis; applying specialized transportation planning and engineering software; report writing; and, graphics preparation. Depending on the experience of the candidates, this position may be filled at the Senior level.

Service Planner for Buses - CTA (Chicago IL)

Who: The Chicago Transit Authority: Service Planner - Bus

What: Under general supervision, develops and manages a comprehensive data-driven approach to monitoring transit service levels in order to identify where, when, and how operating efficiencies and service improvements can be attained. Collects, manipulates, and analyzes ridership and operations data to support CTA’s decision-making processes. The Planner will also consider impacts from external factors such as shifting demographics and development patterns, and will evaluate major route changes for Title VI and Environmental Justice implications.

ITS/Public Transportation Analyst - Noblis - Washington, DC

ITS / Public Transportation Analyst
Noblis
Washington, DC

About Noblis (Abbreviated post. See complete, here)
Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis NSP, are solving difficult problems that help our government and our country. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise with a reputation for independence and objectivity. We support a wide range of government and industry clients in the areas of national security, intelligence, transportation, healthcare, environmental sustainability, and enterprise engineering. Learn more at: noblis.org/about.
Why work at a Noblis company?

Description
The ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) Multimodal Program supports multimodal related ITS initiatives, including public transit, shared use mobility, accessible transportation options and emerging technologies in transportation. The ITS Multimodal program coordinates research with other DOT, government and industry activities. This program guides multimodal related research, concept development and testing, as they relate to ITS technologies and applications.

This is an opportunity for someone with experience in research, analysis, management and technical support for local, regional, state and federal transportation programs.

As a member of this dynamic team you will participate in the following activities:

• Technical oversight of ITS Multimodal Program activities
• Strategic planning and roadmap development
• Procurement support including developing statements of work and Government cost estimates for contractors to execute activities sponsored by the ITS Multimodal Program
• Monitoring of contractor’s performance in the execution of projects
• Perform verification and validation of contract deliverables for specific projects
• Developing white papers and presentations as requested by the client
• Identify transit needs and develop detailed Concept of Operations descriptions for transit applications
• Identify industry knowledge gaps related to FHWA and FTA goals and objectives and conduct research projects that fill those gaps

Job Requirements

• BS in a related technical area (Transportation Engineering, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Sustainability, Systems Engineering or Information Systems, etc.); MS preferred
• 10-15 years of experience in transportation and transit systems including operations and deployment
• Experience working with state and local transit agencies 
• Strategic and program planning and roadmap development
• Experience in ITS, connected vehicle technologies, shared use transportation and other emerging technologies
• Strong analytical ability required 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required
• Strong professional, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Experience in managing programs/projects
• Familiar with developing statements of work or responding to government procurements
• Experience developing or evaluating applications for transportation systems a plus
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus
• Experience with implementation or utilization of open data standards and/or open source software for transit/transportation systems is a plus
• Experience with automation and automated vehicles, social media, big data, and/or smart cities a plus
• Experience with accessible transportation technologies a plus

Candidate demonstrates the following:

• Writes a variety of technical documents and prepares and presents briefings
• Recognized as a technical expert in transit operations and deployment
• Excellent team work and collaboration skills including ability to mentor junior staff
• Works independently to determine approach to and technical objectives of work assignments
• Ensures client objectives for quality, schedule, and budget are met or exceeded through direct and creative approaches
• Interacts with senior client representatives on significant technical and project matters
• Identifies and develops solutions to program problems

Transit Analyst - Metro. Transit Authority - Houston, TX

Transit Analyst

Metropolitan Transit Authority

Houston, TX

Job Description: 

Assists in the development, planning, and review of existing and proposed bus routes. Assists in the development of the annual Transit Service Plan. Assists in the strategic planning for bus and rail service integration. 

Responsibilities and Specific Duties:

• Assists in planning and implementing new and restructured local, regional, and emergency transit services.
• Prepares maps and other geographic analyses of ridership, socio-economic trends, and other transit related data.
• Conducts, compiles, and summarizes data including ridership, passenger overloads, service reliability, and customers' input to support recommendations for service modifications, and prepares related charts and reports.
• Meets and communicates with members of the public to respond to questions on subjects relevant to METRO service.
• Provides assistance in responding to requests from the public or outside agencies.
• Attends rider forums, public hearings, and other necessary functions.
• Analyzes schedules and identifies areas for improvement to enhance service efficiency and effectiveness.
• Abstracts bus route nodes and segments, calculates running times and mileage, and calculates and constructs headways.
• Assists in the development of single branch route schedules using Trapeze scheduling system.
• Assists in preparing public timetables and marketing pieces for public dissemination.
• Prepares for and assists with administering bus and rail operator sign-up.
• Maintains operator comfort station and route destination sign codes in Trapeze.
• Assists with other departmental efforts to develop materials communicating the implementation of transit service programs and modifications.
• Provides staff support and coordinates on various projects with other divisions.
• Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/ Requirements: 

Associate Arts (AA) degree with coursework in GIS and statistics. Bachelor's degree in transportation
planning, public administration, urban planning or a related field preferred. A combination of education and related experience may be considered in lieu of education requirements.

Minimum one (1) year experience in planning, GIS or technical data analysis.

Interpretive ability of technical data and knowledge of basic statistics. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Working knowledge of PC's and related software (MS Office). Knowledge of ArcGIS software. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred. Must be a self-starter.

Additional Information: The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas has a zero tolerance drug and alcohol policy for all employees. All internal and external applicants will be required to undergo drug testing before employment and will be subject to further drug and/or alcohol testing throughout their employment.

Further, employees who perform safety-sensitive functions will submit to drug and/or alcohol testing in accordance to the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulatory requirements.

We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or disability.

Grade 8
*2015*

Transportation Planners, MTA New York City Transit - New York City, NY

The MTA New York City Transit Division of Operations Planning is seeking
transportation planners. The position will be responsible for helping to
plan short and long-term changes to the NYC bus route network including
Local, Limited, Express, and/or Selected Bus Service.  The incumbent will
develop and maintain a database of service and ridership information for
planning purposes, prepare reports recommending new or restructured bus
routes and services, including ridership projections, customer and
operations impacts, and operating costs.  The position may also assist in
the analysis and management of various long-range planning studies, such as
Alternatives Analyses and Environmental Impact Statements and coordination
with other NYCT departments, other MTA agencies, and external contacts.
The successful candidate is expected to do field work throughout New York
City and to represent NYC Transit at public meetings.

The position is currently posted at the Metropolitan Transportation
Authority website (www.mta.info); click on “Employment” at the bottom
left of the MTA homepage to get to a link to all job postings and then search
for New York City Transit posting #83314 for a “Principal Transportation
Planner.”  The deadline to apply is July 2.   Anyone interested in applying
for the position must follow the instructions and apply directly via the
MTA website.  It is recommended that each applicant combine his or her cover
letter and resume into a single pdf file that can be uploaded onto the MTA
website.

Senior Advisor, Design Excellence Integration, Metrolinx - Toronto, CA

Senior Advisor, Design Excellence Integration 

Metrolinx

March 16, 2015 

Professional Area: 

Architecture

Economic Planning and Development

Environmental and Natural Resources Planning

Facilities and Infrastructure Planning

Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance

Transportation Planning

Urban Design

Experience: 

5-7 years

Location: 

Toronto, ON M5J 1E6

Canada

SENIOR ADVISOR –

DESIGN EXCELLENCE INTEGRATION

$76,775 - $96,435 per annum

Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario and oversees GO Transit, PRESTO and the Union Pearson Express. Our mission is to champion and deliver mobility solutions which enhance the prosperity, sustainability and quality of life for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.  As one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers, Metrolinx is a diverse and dynamic organization where employees embody our values: Playing as a Team, Serving with Passion, and Thinking Forward.  Join us as we transform the way the region moves.

The Senior Advisor guides and coordinates the successful integration of the design excellence mandate, with a focus on the development and implementation of a common regional wayfinding vision for public transit through design excellence principles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops, evaluates, enhances and recommends a harmonized and consistent passenger navigation framework for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) regional transit system that reinforces a seamless passenger journey as part of the Transit Wayfinding Harmonization initiative
• Coordinates the development, preparation, revision and interpretation of physical and digital wayfinding design excellence standards; coordinates the harmonization of wayfinding standards through a common navigation framework and utilization of the Regional Transit Traveler Information System (RTTIS)
• Project manages initiatives to implement and pilot harmonized physical and digital wayfinding standards for capital projects
• Coordinates the procurement of research and consulting services from individuals, corporations and/or academic institutions related to design excellence and wayfinding, including defining scopes of work elements, estimating budget, delineating selection criteria, and overseeing selection process
• Develops reports of research findings by gathering data to define complex business problems, determining business needs, identifying wayfinding solutions for implementation, and presenting compelling research findings to a variety of user groups 
• Advises and provides subject matter expertise to consultants, staff, and senior management to advance decision-making associated with harmonized wayfinding elements of capital infrastructure projects; promotes appreciation by internal and external stakeholders of design excellence that contributes to a seamless passenger journey
• Organizes and facilitates collaborative groups, including a Steering Committee with representatives from the nine municipal transit service providers, to define complex business problems and develop recommendations of wayfinding solutions for implementation
• Responds to internal client requests related to the advancement of design excellence objectives
• Participates in the Design Review process to increase corporate accountability, including a Design Review Panel composed of internal staff with design backgrounds, and a range of external design professionals
• Adopts best practice design principles to achieve corporate recognition for design excellence
• Embeds design excellence into corporate culture by contributing to the development and delivery of training and education programs
• Manages budgets associated with external consultants for design and planning services
• Collaborates with Senior Manager, Design Excellence to develop a plan for long-term staff capacity

Location:               97 Front Street West, Toronto

File Number:                         15-126

Qualifications:             

• Completion of a degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or Planning or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent. 
• Minimum six (6) years’ professional experience including a minimum three (3) years’ experience in design, project management, innovation, or business process improvement in relevant fields
• Ability to understand, explain, and implement innovative transportation operations and customer experience solutions
• Experience with vendor management to manage development and delivery of externally provided products and services and monitor contractor work assignments for adherence to timelines and performance objectives outlined in the Agreement terms and conditions
• Project management principles and practices, particularly for projects related to innovation and/or technology, including budget and schedule controls, to lead and direct cross functional teams and consultants engaged in simultaneous projects in a complex corporate setting and monitor project activities for adherence to timelines, budgets, and project performance objectives
• Organizational and prioritization skills to determine priorities and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced, politically sensitive environment
• Knowledge of budget development and management processes
• Oral/written/presentation/public speaking skills to inspire and motivate others and provide reports, briefings and presentations
• Proficiency in MS Office; Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is an asset
• Knowledge of contract law, the Ontario Building Code (OBC), Environmental Assessment Act, the Occupational Health & Safety Act, and accessibility standards an asset
• Familiarity with the strategic challenges of working within a Design Build Finance Maintain procurement model is an asset

To apply for this position, please submit your resume online, through the Current Opportunities page (http://www.metrolinx.com/en/aboutus/careers/current_opportunities.aspx) on our website, no later than March 26, 2015.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER                                                                                            

www.metrolinx.com