VTA
Senior Transportation Planner - Programming and Grants
VTA, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Overview
Senior Transportation Planner - Programming and Grants at VTA VTA is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented individual to join our 2016 Measure B Sales Tax Program team. You will work with VTA, city and county staff to fund transportation projects across the county, lead professional staff to design and administer grant programs, hone analytical skills, work with government agencies, and navigate political interests. Responsibilities
Supervises, develops, and evaluates professional staff, support staff, and consultants; assigns work and evaluates work products; may counsel and discipline staff. Manages major transportation planning projects (e.g., specific transit plans, corridor studies, or multi-modal projects). Prepares and presents items to boards and committees. Serves as liaison with cities, local/regional agencies, and community groups regarding transportation, land use, and related issues. Develops work plans, schedules, and budget estimates for studies and projects. Coordinates planning activities with various departments within VTA. Prepares and presents planning project information to the public and community groups. Prepares reports, correspondence, and other documents; performs other duties as required. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Training and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a major in transportation planning, urban planning or related field and four (4) years progressively responsible professional experience, at least 2 years of which must be demonstrated project lead experience. A Masters Degree in transportation or urban planning or related discipline may substitute for one year of the required experience. Knowledge Of Concepts, principles, techniques and legal aspects of transportation planning; Research and statistical methods; Governmental organizations and operations; Community interrelationships; and Project management methods and techniques; some positions may require knowledge of travel processes using regional network systems and sensitivity analysis; system measures of capacity, congestion, levels of service and traffic engineering techniques. Ability To Analyze issues and numerical measures related to transportation planning projects, including computer models, cost-benefit estimates, and public input; Estimate and administer budgets for studies and schedule and manage planning projects; Perform analysis and make recommendations based on findings from studies, field observations, and public contacts; Write correspondence, board memorandums, planning and technical reports, and fact sheets accessible to all audiences; Simultaneously manage multiple projects; Maintain project objectives and integrity when facing conflicting interests; Resolve conflicts between contractors and VTA on interpretation of contractor responsibilities; Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally; Establish and maintain effective relations with stakeholders encountered in the course of work. Work Environment & About VTA
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority employs more than 2,000 people dedicated to providing solutions that move Silicon Valley. VTA is Santa Clara County’s transit authority for transit development and operations, congestion management, transportation-related funding, highway design and construction, real estate and transit-oriented development, and bicycle and pedestrian planning. VTA collaborates with local, state, and federal partners to innovate mobility solutions for the region. Other Information
General Application Instructions, Communication & Contact Information, Application Review & Processing, and Equal Employment Opportunity statements are included in the posted job announcement. References to benefits and PEPRA contributions are included where applicable, along with tentative examinations and conditions of employment.
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Senior Transportation Planner - Programming and Grants at VTA VTA is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented individual to join our 2016 Measure B Sales Tax Program team. You will work with VTA, city and county staff to fund transportation projects across the county, lead professional staff to design and administer grant programs, hone analytical skills, work with government agencies, and navigate political interests. Responsibilities
Supervises, develops, and evaluates professional staff, support staff, and consultants; assigns work and evaluates work products; may counsel and discipline staff. Manages major transportation planning projects (e.g., specific transit plans, corridor studies, or multi-modal projects). Prepares and presents items to boards and committees. Serves as liaison with cities, local/regional agencies, and community groups regarding transportation, land use, and related issues. Develops work plans, schedules, and budget estimates for studies and projects. Coordinates planning activities with various departments within VTA. Prepares and presents planning project information to the public and community groups. Prepares reports, correspondence, and other documents; performs other duties as required. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Training and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a major in transportation planning, urban planning or related field and four (4) years progressively responsible professional experience, at least 2 years of which must be demonstrated project lead experience. A Masters Degree in transportation or urban planning or related discipline may substitute for one year of the required experience. Knowledge Of Concepts, principles, techniques and legal aspects of transportation planning; Research and statistical methods; Governmental organizations and operations; Community interrelationships; and Project management methods and techniques; some positions may require knowledge of travel processes using regional network systems and sensitivity analysis; system measures of capacity, congestion, levels of service and traffic engineering techniques. Ability To Analyze issues and numerical measures related to transportation planning projects, including computer models, cost-benefit estimates, and public input; Estimate and administer budgets for studies and schedule and manage planning projects; Perform analysis and make recommendations based on findings from studies, field observations, and public contacts; Write correspondence, board memorandums, planning and technical reports, and fact sheets accessible to all audiences; Simultaneously manage multiple projects; Maintain project objectives and integrity when facing conflicting interests; Resolve conflicts between contractors and VTA on interpretation of contractor responsibilities; Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally; Establish and maintain effective relations with stakeholders encountered in the course of work. Work Environment & About VTA
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority employs more than 2,000 people dedicated to providing solutions that move Silicon Valley. VTA is Santa Clara County’s transit authority for transit development and operations, congestion management, transportation-related funding, highway design and construction, real estate and transit-oriented development, and bicycle and pedestrian planning. VTA collaborates with local, state, and federal partners to innovate mobility solutions for the region. Other Information
General Application Instructions, Communication & Contact Information, Application Review & Processing, and Equal Employment Opportunity statements are included in the posted job announcement. References to benefits and PEPRA contributions are included where applicable, along with tentative examinations and conditions of employment.
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