Accessible Transportation Coordinator

Nelson\Nygaard•Oakland, CA

11d•$104,630 - $127,881•Hybrid

About The Position

Nelson Nygaard Consulting Associates is seeking a highly organized, experienced, independent, and motivated senior-level staff member for our nationally recognized transportation practice in the firm’s Oakland office. This is an outstanding opportunity for the right person to build upon our strong presence in Alameda County while also fostering connections with projects across the Bay Area. We are seeking an individual with at least six years of relevant experience and a strong interest in transportation for older adults and people with disabilities, paratransit, inclusive and accessible public engagement, transportation funding, grant administration, and mobility management. The ideal candidate should have some background in developing sustainable strategies to improve community accessibility and mobility. People with a diverse set of transportation planning, program management, and/or customer service experience are encouraged to apply. Nelson Nygaard offers a dynamic and self-directed work environment that is fast-paced and supportive. This is an opportunity to work with one of the most innovative groups of planners and engineers in the United States, including highly talented junior and support staff and industry-leading principals. Our office culture is built upon diversity, creativity, and passion for the work we do. The ideal candidate will also be working closely with an important transportation public agency in Alameda County, and directly supporting their staff with a focus on innovation, customer service, and improving transportation for all.

Requirements

At least six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in transportation, programs, planning, communications or administration
A bachelor’s degree in transportation planning, communications and marketing, economics, public policy, social sciences, or a related field. A master’s degree in one of these fields is preferred. Demonstrated experience or expertise in lieu of precise educational attainment may also meet this requirement.
Excellent written, verbal, and other communication skills, including facilitation of public workshops
Knowledge of paratransit and/or accessible service needs of older adults and people with disabilities
The ability to manage complex projects on time and on budget
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Work successfully with clients, members of the public, and project teams
Creatively solve transportation problems
Outline and prepare successful proposals and reports
Analyze a wide range of transportation data and manage the completion of technical analyses, feasibility studies, and other transportation reports
Prepare and give effective presentations
Participate in firmwide activities to ensure that we continue to build on our mission and core values

Responsibilities

Project management support including implementation schedule development and maintenance, meeting coordination, agenda preparation, action item tracking, and budget support
Advisory committee administration including master calendar management, meeting coordination and facilitation, agenda development, committee support, and regional workshop participation
Public outreach and partner agency coordination including outreach planning, subconsultant and community partner coordination, public information distribution, website content review, and response to public inquiries
Mobility management support including countywide mobility management planning, program enhancements, and participation in regional mobility management activities
Paratransit funding administration including support for policy and performance measure updates, data collection and analysis, and funding coordination
Access for All (AFA) program coordination including monthly meeting participation, funding call support, quarterly reporting activities, and client updates