Community and Economic Development - Bicycle Education Coordinator

Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments in Albany, Oregon seeks a passionate bicycle education and transportation planning professional to lead youth bicycle education programs, promote active transportation, and support grant-funded projects across the OCWCOG region.

The role requires collaboration with state and local agencies, classroom and field instruction, grant writing, data mapping with GIS, and travel across the three-county area to advance Safe Routes to School and other active

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and public communication experience.
• Experience or demonstrated knowledge in design and delivery of public education programs.
• Ability to prepare and facilitate presentations and manage contracts and grants.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate bicycle education programs for youth in OCWCOG service area.
• Deliver inclusive bicycle education activities using developmentally appropriate methods.
• Coordinate grant-funded bicycle education projects and reporting.

Skills

Bicycle safety knowledge

Public speaking

Teaching / instruction

Data analysis / GIS knowledge

Grant management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public policy, public transportation, transportation planning, active transportation, education

Tools

GIS

MS Office

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

This position will perform a variety of work that is likely to change and evolve over time.

Ideal candidates will have a passion for bicycle education and enjoy teaching riders the skills and confidence needed to ride safely, and/or possess comprehensive knowledge of bike mechanics.

This position will regularly collaborate with multiple government agencies and community groups across the OCWCOG region and will include travel.

Performs position duties in a manner which promotes customer service and harmonious working relationships, including treating all persons courteously and respectfully. Engages in effective team participation through willingness to assist and support co-workers, supervisors, and other work related associations. Develops good working relationships with division and agency staff and supervisors through active participation in accomplishing group projects and in identifying and resolving problems in a constructive manner. Demonstrates openness to constructive feedback and suggestions, in an effort to strengthen work performance. Contributes to a positive, respectful and productive work atmosphere. Regular attendance is required to meet the demands of this job and to provide necessary services.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

65% Bicycle Education/Transportation Planning

• Develop, implement, evaluate, and continuously improve bicycle education programming for youth throughout the OCWCOG service area, including curriculum development, instructional standards, performance measures, and program evaluation methodologies.
• Deliver and facilitate inclusive bicycle education activities using developmentally appropriate instructional methods, constructive feedback, and effective group-learning practices that promote safety, confidence, and skill development.
• Set-up and tear-down equipment for classes in the field and in classroom spaces.
• Provide class attendees with appropriate constructive verbal feedback during classes.
• Implement community building activities, reflections and discussions to enhance learning.
• Support technical work in the development, implementation, promotion, and monitoring of active transportation (including bicycle and pedestrian) and Transportation Demand Management (TDM) (including transit and rideshare) programs to meet the needs of the community, including support for bikeshare and vanpool programs.
• Support transportation planning and policy implementation, for example, assisting the Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) with memos, staff reports, and research.
• Work independently and with others in researching, promoting, and implementing transportation program areas. Assist with grant writing and implementation of marketing campaigns.
• Serve as OCWCOG’s subject-matter expert on bicycle education, Safe Routes to School strategies, active transportation education, and bicycle safety programming by monitoring emerging practices and relevant state and federal initiatives and recommending program modifications based on research, performance data, and community needs.
• Establish annual program goals, priorities, and outreach strategies and provide recommendations to the Planning Supervisor regarding program direction and improvements.
• Coordinate grant-funded bicycle education projects, including tracking deliverables, timelines, reporting requirements, and program outcomes.

20% Community Outreach

• Develop and implement outreach and engagement strategies designed to increase participation and support active transportation goals throughout the region.
• Supports relationships with local, State and Federal agencies with an emphasis on relationships with school districts
• Supports facilitation of Council of Governments (COG) and community-led groups, meetings and focus groups. Assists other planning staff and department projects as assigned by supervisor.
• Responds to inquiries and agency requests.
• Serve as the primary liaison with school districts, local governments, transportation agencies, community organizations, and members of the public regarding bicycle education initiatives.

10% Duty #3

• Assist in identifying funding opportunities and developing grant proposals that support bicycle education and active transportation initiatives.
• Supports the preparation and submittal of grant applications.
• Conducts research and analysis related to supporting a variety of community development projects.
• Participate in transportation and community planning projects by providing expertise related to bicycle safety, active transportation, and community mobility.
• Working knowledge of Oregon’s Statewide Land Use Planning Goals.
• Collaborate with CED GIS Analyst to develop data and mapping resources for OCWCOG’s stakeholders in an effort to identify grant needs.

5% Other Job Duties

• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed primarily in an office environment utilizing a personal computer, telephone and a variety of office equipment. Position requires sitting for long periods of time and performing extensive computer work. Travel will be required to attend meetings and events.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general supervision from the Community and Economic Development Planning Supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience & Training

A bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public policy, public transportation, transportation planning, active transportation, education, or a related field, and at least one year of related work experience. Qualifying experience must include public communication through customer service, public education, or public involvement, as well as experience or demonstrated knowledge in the design and delivery of public education programs. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties of the position may be substituted for the stated qualifications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of bicycle safety and/or bike mechanics.
• Experience leading or teaching students.
• Experience or working knowledge within one or more of the following programs; transportation planning, active transportation outreach, community-based comprehensive planning, transportation policy, or bicycle education.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and effectively make presentations to and facilitate meetings of various groups and the public; Ability to write and manage contracts and grants;
• Ability to organize and structure own work, and exercise initiative;
• Ability to meet deadlines and juggle diverse multiple tasks and priorities;
• Ability to gather, organize and analyze data and information and draw conclusions and formulate recommendations;
• Ability to utilize a personal computer for word processing, spreadsheet preparation, presentations, database development and management and electronic communication. Knowledge of computer software and hardware for graphic presentations and mapping (GIS) desirable;
• Ability to design and facilitate group visioning, goal setting, planning and decision-making processes;
• Ability to seek, build and maintain critical partner relationships.

Licenses, Certificates, & Other Requirements

Possession of a Valid Oregon Driver’s License or have the ability to obtain reliable transportation in order to travel throughout the three-county area.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and abilities. To successfully perform this job, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

CPR certification is required for instructors teaching riding classes. Cost of certification will be covered by COG if you are hired and are not currently certified. Up-to-date CPR, First Aid or Wilderness First Responder certification a plus.