Transportation Program Planner III- MPO Activities (Transportation Program Planner III)
Transportation Program Planner III- MPO Activities (Transportation Program Planner III)
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Job Description
Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.
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Please provide a complete accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.
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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action minorities veterans and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation age disability national origin veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women Black Indigenous and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they dont meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
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Position Summary
Recent work of this group has established foundational planning efforts such as the Statewide Long Range Transportation PlanBeyond Mobility. Additionally as the Commonwealths MPOs continue to look for ways to perform innovative planning work on behalf of their member communities the Group has helped to provide guidance for regional planning work to support and influence these changes.
The Group is also responsible for managing federally-required performance-based planning programming (PBPP) efforts as well as coordinating the development and implementation of the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The STIP is a program consisting of all federally-funded surface transportation (roadway and transit) projects statewide. The group also manages a number of federal programs including Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) and the Scenic Byways Program. Because OTP is a shared service department this Group also supports capital planning and policy initiatives for the Secretarys Office Highway Division Rail & Transit Division and others.
Duties and Responsibilities
The selected applicant will be assigned to the MPO Activities group of the Office of Transportation Planning and will manage several federal programs as well as liaise with MassDOTs regional addition to serving as a MassDOT liaison to a number of MPOs this position will play a role in advancing federally-required performance-based planning efforts and a large supporting role in implementing the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). Specific duties include the following:
- Liaising between MassDOT and several Massachusetts MPOs to coordinate appropriate actions required for amendments and adjustments to key regional planning documents including Regional Transportation Plans (RTPs) Transportation Improvement Programs (TIPs) and Unified Planning Work Programs (UPWPs).
- Working with MPOs to develop a prioritized program of transportation projects based on sound technical planning.
- Tracking federally-funded transportation project status and costs.
- Leading the advancement of performance-based planning and programming efforts in coordination with MassDOTs federal and regional partners which will entail analyzing data and coordinating with other MassDOT Divisions as appropriate to develop trendlines for key metrics in the areas of safety pavement and bridge condition and system performance measures.
- Participating in selection committees for federally-funded grants and contracts administered by both OTP and other MassDOT Divisions to provide the MPO Activities Groups perspective on matters related to project eligibility and merit.
- Supporting the development and administration of the Commonwealths five year STIP on behalf of MassDOT and the MBTA a crucial component of the annual Capital Investment Plan (CIP).
- Developing financial planning/policy/program sizing guidance and recommendations for consideration to the Secretary and CEO of MassDOT Highway Division Administrator Manager of Capital Planning; and Director and Deputy Director of Planning.
- Developing financial policy and recommendations to external agencies such as the Massachusetts Association of Regional Planning Agencies (MARPA).
- Overseeing the development and implementation of MassDOT contracts with the Commonwealths regional planning agencies.
- Assisting with the tracking of key federal milestones and MPO tasks; developing tracking and communicating schedules effectively to MPOs RPAs RTAs and MassDOT units; and tracking and communicating progress/status of various tasks and milestones.
- Supporting and monitoring transportation program planning activities by MPOs.
- Coordinating with the Manager of MPO Activities MPOs regional planning agencies (RPAs) regional transit authorities (RTAs) other MassDOT offices other state agencies and outside stakeholders in order to support regional transportation planning and project programming.
Preferred Qualifications
While there is an expectation that the individual in this role will still have room to develop and hone some skills the ideal candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate the following skills or interests:
Project Management an ability to assist the Group in the management of administrative tasks associated with consultant support projects including the development of work scopes procurement of consultant services management of consultant teams budget oversight etc. The Office uses public resources to complete transportation planning studies and reports and also often employs private consultants in these efforts. It is imperative that the candidate know how to manage a budget and schedule on-time and within budget.
Strong Communication Skills an ability to write clearly and efficiently in white papers memos and emails for a range of public audiences and internal and external stakeholders; an ability to communicate messages visually through assorted graphics and PowerPoint presentations for internal and public audiences; and confident public speaking skills. The diversity of information and audiences relevant to this position make the ideal candidate one who can both understand and communicate across a range of topic areas but also learn and appreciate the perspectives of these varied audiences.
Analytical Skills an ability to review digest and draw conclusions from data related to a range of transportation planning or policy issues particularly those related to the MBTA and other public transit providers in the Commonwealthas well as a comfort in manipulating data and conducting analysis using excel GIS and other analytical tools.
Professional Work Ethic a proven capacity and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment characterized by multiple and overlapping deadlines; an ability to be flexible and respond to changes in direction from MassDOT/MBTA leadership; an ability to independently execute tasks both with direct support as well as with more limited oversight.
Encourage and Sustain Positive Team Dynamic The nature of transportation planning requires collaboration and teamwork. The ideal candidate should like to work in teams and know how to create and improve team dynamics to ensure good transportation planning.
This position is eligible for a five-thousand dollar ($5000) signing bonus (Signing Bonus) if you are newly hired at MassDOT. Current MassDOT employees are not eligible for the Signing Bonus. The Signing Bonus will be paid in two parts: 1) $3000 (less applicable taxes) included in the employees first paycheck. 2) $2000 (less applicable taxes) after the successful completion of the employees probationary period.
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