Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills Essential to Job Functions:
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Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of multi-modal transportation planning, transportation planning, and transit planning. Knowledge of the regulatory requirements and practices of federal, state, and local governments with regard to transit planning and funding. Knowledge of land use planning as it relates to Knowledge of current state of the art in public participation for transit planning.
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Skilled in management, including matrix management (with other groups in HRT). Team player and proponent of collaborative Ability to work with consultants who will be integral team members, and through which much of the regional transit system development and corridor level planning will be performed. Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of staff and consultant resources.
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Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in Ability to train, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinates. Ability to interact effectively with employees, managers, officials, and the public, and to resolve problems. Ability to prepare, justify and administer budgets.
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Must possess a thorough understanding of public relations and customer Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse populations including city officials and staff, private sector representatives, and the general public.
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Possess the capacity to learn HASTUS, the agency’s computerized Scheduling program.
Required Software Knowledge and Skills Essential to Job Functions:
Proficiency in using computer systems and the listed software applications associated with performance of assigned work is essential. Basic problem-solving skills associated with software applications used is expected. Software usage relevant to job duties will be evaluated.
Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Ensure all employees and contractors are properly trained and understand all rules, safety policies, and procedures to perform their work functions safely. Promote safety awareness by attending safety committee meetings and adhering to all safety procedures and policies. Actively conduct workplace hazard analyses for all employees to maintain a safe work environment. Encourage employee safety reporting program and communication of hazards to the Safety Department. Responsible for the timely mitigation of all unacceptable and undesirable safety risks. Accountable for safety performance within their functional area and achieving the agency’s safety goals.
Training and/or Education:
Minimum requirements include completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in transportation or urban planning, land use planning, transportation planning, transportation/civil engineering, public administration, or comparable field. (Appropriate experience may be substituted for the above areas). Experience in public transit agency is highly preferred.