JOB
Provides advanced-level planning and programming support and performs a range of functions in an assigned organizational unit. This position helps advance the development and implementation of strategic planning by supporting the design, monitoring, and delivery of Metro’s mission, vision, and priority actions. The role also plays a key role in advancing employee engagement, scenario planning, consultant management, and innovation initiatives to strengthen agency culture and effectiveness.Recruitment Timelines: This bulletin will be open until filled. Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of February 16th. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.*THIS POSITION IS TEMPORARY (UP TO 40 HOURS) WITH LIMITED BENEFITS. (Please see Benefits tab for additional information.) No Qualified Candidate Pool (QCP) will be established. You will only be contacted if there is an interest from the hiring department.*
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Develops, applies, and evaluates technical planning and financial or system analytical methods and procedures Supports analysis, both quantitative and qualitative, of transportation or related projects, programs, and policies Prepares comprehensive reports and correspondence Provides technical and policy guidance to local jurisdictions and agencies on Metro programs Analyzes, develops, and recommends policies and procedures For the assigned business unit, develops technical and other documentation in support of Request for Proposals (RFPs) and participates in contractor/consultant selection Executes cooperative agreements, memorandums of understanding (MOUs), and certification requirements with other entities Manages vendor performance against contracts to ensure completion of projects within scope, on-time, and within budget for the assigned business unit Participates in special task forces, committees, panels, transportation forums, and peer groups Assists in developing program guidelines and strategies Develops and monitors forecasts, budgets, and financial plans for transportation or related programs and projects Negotiates funding agreements Evaluates the costs, benefits, and risks associated with alternative funding plans, programs, and projects Represents staff at meetings to facilitate and implement planning projects Serves as lead with responsibility for studies and research projects Acts as liaison with outside agencies, public and private organizations Promotes development along transit lines and transportation corridors May be required to supervise staff Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out May be required to perform other related job duties
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)Theories, principles, and practices of transportation and land use planning, capital planning, grants management, project management, mobility, and/or system engineeringApplicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing transportation policies, urban development practices, mobility, and funding sources for public agenciesMethods and procedures for data collection and analysis, including spatial, financial, analytical, statistical, and mathematicalBest practices regarding project management and planningApplicable business software applicationsModern management theoryEmerging business models and opportunities to test new models of service deliverySkill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)Conducting planning studies and projectsUnderstanding and analyzing complex concepts and dataPerforming statistical and financial analysisAnalyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions and/or to test new models of service deliveryExercising sound judgment and creativity in overcoming obstacles and making decisionsEstablishing and implementing relevant policies and proceduresPreparing reports and presentationsCommunicating effectively orally and in writingInteracting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representativesMediating and negotiatingCommunicating project opportunities, risks, and constraintsAbility to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)Manage multiple priorities and deadlinesWork independently in a highly structured environmentMaintain composure in difficult situationsDetermine strategies to achieve goalsNavigate Metro's complex organizational structureBe flexible, adaptable, and able to iterate as obstacles are encountered during project deliveryDevelop and maintain external relationships to ensure project successUnderstand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreementsHandle highly confidential informationRepresent Metro before the publicRead, write, speak, and understand EnglishSpecial Conditions The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Working ConditionsTypical office situationClose exposure to computer monitors and video screenPhysical Effort RequiredSitting at a desk or tableOperate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the mediumType and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functionsCommunicating through speech in the English language requiredJR
