Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA)
Planning Senior Manager
Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA), Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Overview
Be a part of a team making a difference in Virginia through rail transportation initiatives that will double passenger rail service. VPRA promotes, sustains, and expands passenger and commuter rail services in the Commonwealth, administering a combined $4.8 billion operating and capital budget. The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) is seeking a Planning Senior Manager responsible for managing rail transportation and environmental planning duties, including environmental studies and long-range planning for passenger rail expansion and enhancement initiatives throughout Virginia. This full-time position is based in VPRA's office in Richmond, Virginia. As a member of the Operations Planning team, the Planning Senior Manager will act as project manager, deputy, or task lead for VPRA planning projects and provide critical support to VPRA's project delivery teams. Responsibilities
Serve as project manager, deputy, or task lead for VPRA planning projects. Lead environmental documentation (NEPA or state EIR), wetlands, natural resources, cultural and other ecological studies for rail projects, and other required NEPA and environmental permitting actions. Lead staff and teams to prepare, coordinate, and facilitate public involvement and consensus-building meetings, answer general questions, and represent VPRA in meetings with federal, state, local, and regional agencies. Lead staff and teams to prepare drafts of technical memos, meeting minutes, formal reports, transmittals, presentations, and other materials summarizing findings and conclusions. Coordinate with resource/regulatory agencies, contractors, and technical staff. Coordinate with project managers, technical team leads, consultants, and other disciplines (planning, engineering, environmental, operations). Manage project environmental and planning tasks during project development phases. Manage stakeholder agreements, permits, and the right-of-way process during project development. Partner with engineering teams and consultants to support planning analysis activities related to design for large rail projects. Lead teams to develop and execute public outreach and project-related communications with VPRA colleagues and consultants. Manage data collection and analysis activities and develop reports and presentations as needed. Coordinate with diverse constituencies on rail transportation planning matters, including government officials, agency partners, project partners, stakeholders, and the public. Ensure VPRA's compliance with legal agreements with project partners (e.g., CSX, Norfolk Southern, Amtrak) for project planning, environmental studies, and project development activities. Qualifications
Required Education
Bachelor's degree in planning (transportation, urban, regional, or environmental) or a closely related field from an accredited college. Preferred Education
Master's degree in planning or a closely related field from an accredited college. AICP certification or eligibility to obtain AICP certification. Project Management Professional (PMP) or eligibility to obtain PMP certification. Required Experience
Minimum five (5) years' experience managing transportation planning projects through the full project development lifecycle. Experience managing NEPA processes, including EIS/EA projects that led to a FEIS/ROD or FONSI, and a Section 106 MOA or PA. Proficient in transportation planning policies, principles, and methods for publicly funded projects. Excellent oral and written communication skills for effectively presenting complex technical material to diverse audiences and stakeholders. Ability to develop and manage planning scopes of work such as feasibility studies, NEPA analyses, and technical documents related to rail or transit. Experience researching, preparing, and presenting reports to regional bodies, senior officials, managers, committees, boards, and commissions. Experience performing transportation planning work following funding and stakeholder agreements. Demonstrated experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders on complex transportation issues. Project management skills related to public procurements, budgeting, and scheduling. Ability to hire, manage, and coordinate consultants supporting planning, environmental, and program management efforts. Familiarity with Federal and Virginia legislative processes and right-of-way procedures. Strong understanding of Federal, state (especially Virginia), regional, and local transportation policies and regulatory requirements. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a team member, leader, and problem solver in a diverse organizational environment. Knowledge of applying GIS for analysis, mapping, and data interpretation. Ability to operate a personal computer and rapidly acquire proficiency with software, including Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel), Microsoft Project, Internet Explorer, and Adobe Acrobat. Preferred Experience
Specialized knowledge or project development experience with passenger and freight rail projects. Are you interested in this position but you don't meet every single requirement? VPRA invites you to apply anyway. Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace statements are included as provided in the original text. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Be a part of a team making a difference in Virginia through rail transportation initiatives that will double passenger rail service. VPRA promotes, sustains, and expands passenger and commuter rail services in the Commonwealth, administering a combined $4.8 billion operating and capital budget. The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) is seeking a Planning Senior Manager responsible for managing rail transportation and environmental planning duties, including environmental studies and long-range planning for passenger rail expansion and enhancement initiatives throughout Virginia. This full-time position is based in VPRA's office in Richmond, Virginia. As a member of the Operations Planning team, the Planning Senior Manager will act as project manager, deputy, or task lead for VPRA planning projects and provide critical support to VPRA's project delivery teams. Responsibilities
Serve as project manager, deputy, or task lead for VPRA planning projects. Lead environmental documentation (NEPA or state EIR), wetlands, natural resources, cultural and other ecological studies for rail projects, and other required NEPA and environmental permitting actions. Lead staff and teams to prepare, coordinate, and facilitate public involvement and consensus-building meetings, answer general questions, and represent VPRA in meetings with federal, state, local, and regional agencies. Lead staff and teams to prepare drafts of technical memos, meeting minutes, formal reports, transmittals, presentations, and other materials summarizing findings and conclusions. Coordinate with resource/regulatory agencies, contractors, and technical staff. Coordinate with project managers, technical team leads, consultants, and other disciplines (planning, engineering, environmental, operations). Manage project environmental and planning tasks during project development phases. Manage stakeholder agreements, permits, and the right-of-way process during project development. Partner with engineering teams and consultants to support planning analysis activities related to design for large rail projects. Lead teams to develop and execute public outreach and project-related communications with VPRA colleagues and consultants. Manage data collection and analysis activities and develop reports and presentations as needed. Coordinate with diverse constituencies on rail transportation planning matters, including government officials, agency partners, project partners, stakeholders, and the public. Ensure VPRA's compliance with legal agreements with project partners (e.g., CSX, Norfolk Southern, Amtrak) for project planning, environmental studies, and project development activities. Qualifications
Required Education
Bachelor's degree in planning (transportation, urban, regional, or environmental) or a closely related field from an accredited college. Preferred Education
Master's degree in planning or a closely related field from an accredited college. AICP certification or eligibility to obtain AICP certification. Project Management Professional (PMP) or eligibility to obtain PMP certification. Required Experience
Minimum five (5) years' experience managing transportation planning projects through the full project development lifecycle. Experience managing NEPA processes, including EIS/EA projects that led to a FEIS/ROD or FONSI, and a Section 106 MOA or PA. Proficient in transportation planning policies, principles, and methods for publicly funded projects. Excellent oral and written communication skills for effectively presenting complex technical material to diverse audiences and stakeholders. Ability to develop and manage planning scopes of work such as feasibility studies, NEPA analyses, and technical documents related to rail or transit. Experience researching, preparing, and presenting reports to regional bodies, senior officials, managers, committees, boards, and commissions. Experience performing transportation planning work following funding and stakeholder agreements. Demonstrated experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders on complex transportation issues. Project management skills related to public procurements, budgeting, and scheduling. Ability to hire, manage, and coordinate consultants supporting planning, environmental, and program management efforts. Familiarity with Federal and Virginia legislative processes and right-of-way procedures. Strong understanding of Federal, state (especially Virginia), regional, and local transportation policies and regulatory requirements. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a team member, leader, and problem solver in a diverse organizational environment. Knowledge of applying GIS for analysis, mapping, and data interpretation. Ability to operate a personal computer and rapidly acquire proficiency with software, including Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel), Microsoft Project, Internet Explorer, and Adobe Acrobat. Preferred Experience
Specialized knowledge or project development experience with passenger and freight rail projects. Are you interested in this position but you don't meet every single requirement? VPRA invites you to apply anyway. Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace statements are included as provided in the original text. #J-18808-Ljbffr