MANAGER, TRANSPORTATION PLANNING (GOODS MOVEMENT, FREIGHT, AND PASSENGER RAIL PLANNING)

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority•Los Angeles, CA

64d•Onsite

About The Position

Manages and executes complex activities in an assigned organizational unit and manages assigned staff and consultants. The Manager, Transportation Planning, Goods Movement and Regional Rail, will handle day-to-day project management and administrative tasks related to on-going projects to further Metro's multimodal planning efforts to address mobility of goods and people, and sustainability and equity concerns stemming from trade and economic activities. This position will support the senior managers in both Goods Movement and Regional Rail groups, and collaborate regularly with other departments within Metro, and stakeholders and community groups. May be required to perform other related job duties

Requirements

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
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; Master's Degree in a related field preferred
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; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment.
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
Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of transportation planning and land use, business, project management, and public administration
Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing transportation policies
Knowledge of financial, analytical, and statistical methods and procedures
Knowledge of budget and accounts management, forecasting, and linking to funding sources
Knowledge of applicable business software applications
Knowledge of modern management theory
Skill in conducting comprehensive studies and analyses
Skill in overseeing multidisciplinary teams
Skill in supervising, training, and motivating staff
Skill in critical and analytical thinking
Skill in analyzing situations, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes
Skill in exercising judgment and creativity in making decisions
Skill in establishing and implementing relevant policies and procedures
Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing
Skill in communicating technical information effectively to non-technical audiences
Skill in interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
Skill in mediating and negotiating
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Ability to think and act independently
Ability to represent Metro before the public
Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
Ability to negotiate consensus solutions
Ability to make financial decisions within a budget
Ability to compile, analyze, and interpret complex data
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Nice To Haves

Experience leading the development of strategic multimodal transportation plans and formulating recommendations and policies based on quantitative analysis, policy analysis, planning principles, and stakeholder feedback
Experience developing scopes of work and cost estimates, tracking project progress and budgets, and providing oversight to contractors to successfully deliver on project goals that incorporate equity and sustainability considerations
Experience collaborating closely with ports, freight railroads, passenger rail agencies, trucking companies, and/or other goods movement and passenger rail stakeholders, including local jurisdictions and community-based organizations
Experience developing and managing budget for projects, as well as developing annual budgets for programs
Experience negotiating, drafting and executing funding agreements, memoranda of understanding, and cooperative agreements

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
Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out