Parking Demand Program Manager

City of Vancouver

13d•$7,706 - $11,560•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Vancouver is recruiting a Parking Demand Program Manager to develop and manage programs that encourage alternative transportation options and improve utilization of downtown public parking. The position will manage the update of the Downtown Parking Plan, with an emphasis on parking demand management, and oversee other studies and plans as needed to improve understanding and management of downtown parking supply. This is a full-time, regular, exempt position with a Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule. The position is eligible for telework or a hybrid schedule, subject to business needs and potential future changes. Employees must reside in Oregon or Washington. The role is subject to a pre-employment reference check and basic criminal background check. The position requires five years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, public administration, urban planning, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. The successful candidate will manage projects, research and analyze parking and transportation issues, develop recommendations, coordinate with partners and community stakeholders, and present findings to varied audiences. The position also carries workplace safety responsibilities and supports the City’s commitment to equity and inclusion.

Requirements

Five years of related experience in parking management, transportation planning, business, economic development, community development, or related activities.
Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, public administration, urban planning, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of project management principles and practices.
Knowledge of transportation planning principles and demand management best practices.
Understanding of the interactions among the economy, parking, transportation, health and human services, housing, community development, and land-use regulation.
Knowledge of grant writing and administration principles and practices.
Knowledge of the social and environmental impacts of decisions on communities.
Knowledge of public engagement and outreach practices involving diverse communities.
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws concerning land use, transportation, economic and environmental matters, zoning, and land division.
Ability to work independently, deliver results, analyze problems, and identify alternative solutions.
Ability to prepare and analyze technical and administrative reports, statements, and correspondence.
Ability to manage or participate in interdisciplinary project teams.
Ability to facilitate and mediate groups and individuals, including when community interests conflict.
Ability to present information and recommendations clearly, in writing and verbally, to varied audiences.
Ability to work within a political landscape and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to operate a personal computer and appropriate software.
Ability to provide high-quality customer service, maintain dependable attendance, and develop collaborative and respectful working relationships.
Commitment to valuing differences, inclusion, respectful teamwork, and the City’s vision and values.
Ability to promote safety, follow applicable policies and procedures, recognize hazards, and help maintain a safe workplace.
Successful completion of a pre-employment reference check and basic criminal background check.

Responsibilities

Manage the update of the 2006 Downtown Parking Plan, emphasizing parking demand management.
Develop and implement project scopes of work and budgets.
Lead evaluation of alternatives and development of policy and program recommendations, adoption processes, and implementation activities.
Ensure proposals comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Lead implementation of plan components related to parking demand management.
Manage and participate in interdisciplinary project and program teams and serve on technical committees.
Collaborate with private-sector partners in the development community to create parking demand management programs.
Conduct research and analysis, make recommendations, and prepare staff reports and presentations.
Present findings and recommendations to City leadership, community groups, boards, commissions, and City Council.
Manage community engagement and outreach, represent the City in public and stakeholder meetings, facilitate advisory committees, mediate group decision-making, and build working partnerships with downtown stakeholders.
Identify partnership and funding opportunities to support parking plans and programs.
Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.
Promote safe work practices, comply with safety policies and procedures, recognize and report unsafe conditions and safety issues, and appropriately escalate injuries.
Ensure supervised employees review relevant accident-prevention and safety materials and receive training on illness and injury response and job-related safety concerns.