Transportation Specialist

KETCHIKAN INDIAN CORPORATION•Ketchikan, AK

2d•$26 - $38

About The Position

The Transportation Specialist will assist in developing, implementing, and administering the tribe's transportation goals and be responsible for accomplishing various departmental services, including those related to tribal roads and facilities, transportation, construction projects, and land use. The Specialist will also work with the Tribal Planner on future infrastructure, land, and road use project plans. The incumbent will assist in facilitating agreements and partnerships with municipal, state, and federal agencies that benefit the advancement of the tribal priorities as identified in the Long-Range Transportation Plan, forming a Tribal Transportation Plan and LRTP, keeping inventory current and addressing the needs of the tribe through infrastructure development in accordance with the LRTP. In addition to these agreements, this position will assist in community development and involvement in the Tribal Transportation Plan.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Two years’ of administrative experience in public works, project management and/or capital project budgeting.
Proof of valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
Understanding of the Tribal Transportation Program and community transportation issues.
Familiarity with related transportation acts and programs.
Basic principles and practices of program and project management.
Understanding of theories and methods related to transportation planning and implementation strategies.
Knowledge of contract management practices in an agency setting.
Familiarity with applicable federal, tribal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to the assigned area of responsibility.
Understanding of research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to prioritize assignments.
Capacity to understand policies, procurement, and implementation and review.
Ability to track spending and produce budget reports, capability to research and prepare successful grant proposals.
Strong understanding and sensitivity to American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribal culture and lifestyle, working effectively with AI/AN populations.
Effective oral and written communication skills with sensitivity to the lifestyles of targeted participants.
Skills in operating personal computers using a variety of computer software.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with management, coworkers, and outside contacts.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and comply with all applicable federal and tribal privacy laws and KIC policy (HIPPA, HITECH, etc.).
Ability to learn and apply program/agency operating policies and procedures.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently as well as with teams.

Nice To Haves

Associates’ degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
Three years’ experience in transportation and the federal-aid highway processes.
Experience in community preferred and a strong commitment to multi-disciplinary teamwork.

Responsibilities

Annually collecting and updating transportation data, including mapping and other available data-gathering methods, and documenting and submitting additional data for existing and future transportation needs.
Forecasting requirements, scheduling expenditures, and developing and enforcing planning schedules
Developing and enforcing planning schedules
Maintain satisfactory contract records and files on all road projects and related material.
Develop and maintain working relationships with appropriate entities, such as municipalities, states, other Tribal governments, federal agencies, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the U.S. Forest Service, the National Park Service, Harbormasters office, Federal Transit Agency, and Federal Highways Administration
Attend appropriate trainings, workshops, and meetings and represent the Tribe at conferences and functions related to the Tribal Transportation Plan (TTP).
Seek out and obtain future funding from federal, state, or private agencies, organizations, or foundations for construction funding and to address the annual Tribal Long-Range Transportation Plan.
Work collaboratively to advance tribal priorities per the LRTP.
Collaborate with private grant writers to facilitate funding for future Tribal projects.
Prepare and submit reports as needed to report grant funds.
Engage in public review and meetings regarding the Tribe’s LRTP and update the NTTFI as needed
Preconstruction, management, and construction oversight of KIC’s Transportation projects, including Environmental documentation, permits, right-of-way, plans, estimates, and engineers’ estimates to ensure the Tribe has met its regulatory requirements to construct a transportation project under the TTP.
Manage the construction of transportation projects for KIC using engineering consultants
Manage KIC’s fleet vehicles regarding new vehicle acquisition, maintenance schedule, and general questions
Develop KIC’s safety projects as outlined in the KIC Safety Plan
Assist the Transportation Manager in establishing the Transportation Headquarters
Prepare required documents for Tribal committee and council meetings
Other related duties as assigned.