Manager, Transportation Planning (Federal/State Policy & Program)

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority•Los Angeles, CA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County. This position will support the development and submittal of grant applications for federal and state formula and discretionary funds, including formulating strategies, managing the work of grant-writing consultants, and working with other members of the team within Metro's Countywide Planning and Development Department. This position will report to the Senior Transportation Planning Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Urban or Transportation Planning, Engineering (Civil, Transportation, Structural, Industrial, Mechanical, Architecture, etc.), Business, Public Administration, Political Science, Urban Design, Public Policy, Economics, or a related field
Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience in transportation planning, project management, urban design, transportation system design and research, travel simulation and demand modeling, transportation finance, operations planning, or other related area
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in a related field
Experience developing grant applications and proposals and submitting completed grant application packages to state and federal grantor agencies
Experience developing strategies to secure state and federal transportation discretionary and competitive grants
Experience writing and editing documents for diverse audiences, including complex technical and policy documents and grant applications
Experience interpreting and applying local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing the planning and funding of surface transportation projects and programs
Experience applying processes and procedures for securing federal and state grant fundings

Responsibilities

Conducts and manages complex planning, implementation, funding, and analytical projects and programs
May manage staff, consultants, and/or projects
Applies, develops, and evaluates analytical, quantitative, and statistical tools and their results
Participates in analyzing, developing, and recommending program guidelines, strategies, policies, and procedures
Negotiates and executes cooperative agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with various agencies
Develops and negotiates scopes of work, supports the solicitation process, and participates on negotiation teams with contractors/consultants
Manages vendor performance against agreed contracts to ensure completion of projects within scope, on-time, and within budget for the assigned business unit
Develops and monitors forecasts, impacts, and budgets for plans, programs and projects
Prepares comprehensive reports, correspondence, and presentations
Makes presentations to internal/external stakeholders
Participates on/with special task forces, committees, panels, transportation forums, and peer groups
Provides technical and policy guidance on Metro plans, programs, and projects
Evaluates the costs, benefits, and risks of alternative funding plans, programs, and projects
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
May be required to perform other related job duties