Transportation Specialist (Grants Management & Evaluations Team) - Department of Transportation

City of San Jose • San Jose Metropolitan Area, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Transportation is currently seeking to fill 1 vacancy in the Grants Management & Evaluation team within the Planning and Project Delivery Division. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. This salary range(s) includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.

The Department of Transportation Grants & Evaluations Team's mission is to support all interested department teams in grant funding pursuits. We achieve this through grant program research and strategy, managing the grant application process, and grant funding administration and delivery guidance. The evaluations team leads before-and-after study programs that seek to improve future project design and public communications about DOT projects through data-informed insights. These insights support future grant applications aimed at improving the safety of our most vulnerable roadway users (people walking and bicycling) based on a data-driven approach. Our team aims to increase grant-related revenue, limit the City’s exposure to any grant-related legal liability, and improve the efficiency and impact of programs and services funded through grant dollars.

Under the guidance of the Associate Transportation Specialist, the Transportation Specialist would support the development and implementation of a data-based transportation evaluation program, and support DOT grant efforts to secure local, state, and federal grant funds that help the City advance safety and convenience of roadway users. Specifically, the Transportation Specialist would be responsible for researching grant opportunities, supporting the development of grant applications, and developing and delivering a data-based evaluation system.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in transportation planning, city and regional planning, urban studies, civil engineering, environmental studies or related field.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
• Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
• A demonstration of energy and drive that comes from within, and a willingness to approach all aspects of work with a generally positive attitude; possessing the inclination to take appropriate action rather than waiting to be told what to do; examples of Constructive Energies include but are not limited to: enthusiasm, honesty, integrity, empathy, dedication, reliable, proactive, respectful, confidence, ethical, and a willingness to help others.
• Approaching a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
• Develops networks and builds alliances; engages in cross-functional activities.
• Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.
• Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance.
• Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s).
• Acts to align own unit's goals with the strategic direction of the organization; defines tasks and milestones to achieve objectives, while ensuring the optimal use of resources to meet those objectives.
• Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
• Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives.
• Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate grant funding opportunities; support grant development and kick-off meetings; conduct GIS mapping and analysis; assess project competitiveness; and assist with the development of grant applications and supporting materials.
• Develop, maintain, and organize centralized grant information, databases, tracking systems, and reporting tools to support department-wide grant coordination, information sharing, and decision-making.
• Develop and deliver pre-post project evaluation studies for grant-funded CIP projects, including study plan development, kick-off coordination, data collection oversight, data analysis, spatial analysis, and presenting findings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain and organize centralized study information for intradepartmental tracking and reporting tools, information sharing, and decision-making.
• Create process recommendations to refine departmental pre-post study approach.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level