Manager, Transportation Planning (General Liability Claims)

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority•Los Angeles, CA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Manages and executes complex activities in an assigned organizational unit and manages assigned staff and consultants. This position is responsible for managing the Public Liability & Property Damage claims unit and the third-party administrator staff that investigate, evaluate, and resolve claims and lawsuits arising from bus and rail operations, premises liability, and/or law enforcement activities. The manager may directly handle an inventory of high exposure claims, oversee the defense attorney panel, and provide quarterly updates to excess insurance carriers.

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 preferred
Some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment.
Experience managing a general liability claims program in a public entity or insurance carrier environment
Experience supervising and training of claims staff, third-party administrator (TPA) team, and defense counsel
Experience handling high exposure claims and collaborating with excess carriers
Experience handling government tort claims and civil proceedings
Experience handling federal civil rights claims arising from law enforcement incidents

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