Director of Planning/Program Management
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
SUMMARYUnder the supervision of the General Manager primary duties are to assist in short- and long-term transportation planning and reporting efforts related to organizational goals and the analysis of related impacts and costs. Also supervises Special Programs unit of the agency.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESInclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.Transit Development Planning - Instrumental in the creation of short-term and long-term transit plans, incorporating Planning, Operations and Maintenance projects.Transit Facility Planning – Assists with infrastructure planning involving buildings, shelters, multimodal and transfer facilities. Grant administration – Assists with planning, writing, submitting and executing Federal and State grants; participates in data reporting.Procurement Specialist – Writes requests for proposals/quotes or invitations for bid and ensures policy compliance on large procurements such as professional services, technology, or capital purchases.Program Specialist – Develops and updates programs and plans as required by Federal and State regulation, including but not limited to the Transit Asset Management Plan, Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan, DBE Program, Title VI Program, and others as needed.Assists with field/on board interviews and surveys.Spearheads agency public involvement activities and ensures program compliance.Collects key performance indicator data from departments, reviews data for accuracy, and prepares data for General Manager use.Prepares technical studies – Project manager for comprehensive studies, planning studies, and route and service reviews in order to plan routes and future infrastructure and expansion. Serves as staff support to the technical and policy committees of the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and other local committees and boards. Provides project updates, presents on certain aspects of the transportation program, and provides other information, as requested.Writes technical memos and develops presentations on various topics as required.Some outside office hours may be required for special events or training.Other duties as assigned by the General Manager.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESSupervises staff in Safety, Training, and Mobility Management units.
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