Director of NOVA Transit Programs
Director of NOVA Transit Programs
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Job Description
Title: Director of NOVA Transit Programs
State Role Title: Program Admin Specialist III
Hiring Range: Up to $170000
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Dept of Rail & Public Trans
Location:Northern VA
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
This position is responsible for leading Agency staff on public transportation matters involving local and regional transit providers regional transportation entities and other Commonwealth agencies in the greater Northern Virginia (NOVA) region including Fredericksburg and Winchester. Position duties include serving as the DRPT representative on various boards and committees as assigned as well as managing the state-funded portfolio of public transportation programs and projects in Northern Virginia in support of the agencys mission and in compliance with all federal and state requirements. Additional duties include providing direction on transit planning and funding initiatives corridor-specific planning studies and transit development and strategic plans in Northern Virginia as well as providing leadership and serving as the subject matter expert related to state-controlled funding provided to WMATA and to the WMATA Compact jurisdictions. The position will be responsible for supervising NOVA program management and planning staff.
The Department of Rail and Public Transportation offers a generous total compensation package. Well qualified candidates will be eligible to negotiate Exceptional Recruitment Incentives. New external candidates of the Commonwealth will be eligible to negotiate cash and leave bonuses upon hire. Existing State employees will be eligible to negotiate leave bonuses upon hire.
Minimum Qualifications
Expert knowledge of transportation operating and capital program administration.
Knowledge of transportation planning rules and procedures
Knowledge of federal state and/or local grant programs and policies
Knowledge of the federal planning process including Metropolitan Planning Organization planning documents
Ability to evaluate and assess issues interpret laws and regulations and communicate findings verbally and in writing to others
Ability to conduct studies including managing consultants leading working groups public speaking and advising policy groups to formulate and implement recommendations
Ability to prepare issue papers executive briefings talking points and presentations on complex policy and technical subjects
Ability to maintain clear communications and good rapport with diverse groups and individuals
Proven ability to work independently with little daily supervision
Knowledge of technology and performance data as it is related to public transportation service
Skill in operating a personal computer and skill with or ability to rapidly acquire proficiency with the following software: Microsoft Office (Outlook Teams Power Point Word Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
Additional Considerations
Degree in urban planning transportation planning public administration business or business management or any related field preferred
Progressively responsible experience in transportation planning management or transit service planning
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Debbie Barnett
Phone:
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
