Denver Metro Regional Transportation Planning Program Manager/Supervisor (Planning Specialist V)

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Colorado Department of Transportation’s Denver Metro Planning Unit plans, develops, tracks, and coordinates a pipeline of multimodal transportation projects, including bus, transit, rail, bicycle and pedestrian, and roadway projects. The unit works with the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) and supports transportation planning and project development with partners across eight counties and more than 50 local agencies. The Regional Transportation Planning Program Manager/Supervisor provides expertise and guidance for statewide planning efforts, including long-range plans, the Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP), Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP), DRCOG’s Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), and CDOT’s 10-year project pipeline. The position performs complex financial analysis, tracking, and reporting for the Denver Metro transportation project portfolio; coordinates with internal and external stakeholders and funding programs; and supervises at least three full-time employees. The role is based in the Denver Metro area and is open only to Colorado residents. Work is primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a potential flexible schedule and the opportunity to work from home one or two days per week after training. The position involves frequent workday travel for meetings, occasional overnight travel within Colorado, and operation of CDOT vehicles. Public or early-morning or late meetings occur approximately twice a month.

Requirements

Four years of professional experience in accounting, business administration, communications, engineering, environmental sciences, finance, geography, history, planning, public administration, sociology, or a related listed field, and at least four years of full-time professional experience in urban, city, regional, rural, transportation, or transit planning and/or NEPA management; alternatively, a combination of at least eight years of relevant education and experience.
If using education to qualify, submit college transcripts showing the school, completed credit hours, and (if applicable) degree conferral; foreign education requires an official NACES credential evaluation.
A current, valid driver license is required because the position operates motor vehicles to perform essential functions.
Must pass pre-employment screening, which may include social security number trace, criminal and public court records, education, and driving records checks.
Fluency in MS Word, MS Excel, Gmail, Google applications, SAP, and PMWeb, and ability to learn other software systems.
Ability to read and understand engineering project plans.
Ability to supervise and coach employees using management and leadership techniques.
Ability to work under tight deadlines, adapt to changing assignments, and communicate about changes.
Ability to take initiative and solve problems innovatively.
Ability to work sensitively and effectively with varied stakeholders, considering their needs, priorities, promises, and commitments.
Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Strong time and project management, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent facilitation, presentation, and written and oral communication skills.
Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy of data and financial figures.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Commitment to safety.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success performing the duties described for the position.
State service experience related to the position’s duties.
Strong ethics and integrity and a focus on leadership.
Comprehensive knowledge of city and county planning processes, urban and rural development, and transportation planning principles and practices.
Comprehensive experience analyzing and reporting financial data using Excel or other software.
Comprehensive knowledge of the STIP/TIP and RTP processes.
Knowledge and experience with DRCOG’s Regional Transportation Plan and four-year transportation improvement program; CDOT’s 10-year statewide program, Project Development Manual, Planning and Environmental Linkages, and Unified Planning Work Program with DRCOG; and Alternative Delivery Programs.
Knowledge and experience working with Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), Transportation Planning Organizations (TPRs), the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and the Federal Rail Administration (FRA).
Knowledge of CDOT’s Transportation Investment Office and Environmental Justice & Equity Office.
Ability to align a team’s vision with communication and customer-service core values.

Responsibilities

Facilitate development of strategic CDOT projects for the STIP, TIP, and RTP within DRCOG and MPO boundaries.
Advise CDOT staff on funding and programming in support of transportation project delivery and CDOT’s 10-year plan.
Analyze project financial data, schedules, and other information using knowledge of transportation funding sources and requirements.
Support implementation and compliance for the TIP/STIP, adoption of improvement programs, and the plan amendment process.
Maintain accurate and timely data in TIP/STIP databases.
Coordinate with specialty groups and external stakeholders to complete funding applications for transportation projects and activities.
Coordinate project selection and notify selected project sponsors.
Oversee the Denver Metro Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) grants and administer the project review and selection process for awarding TAP funding.
Represent CDOT with technical committees and public and private organizations.
Supervise at least three full-time employees, develop annual performance plans and evaluations, and approve timesheets, reimbursements, and leave requests.
Perform other duties as assigned.