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

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybride; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision insurance

PERA retirement and 401(k) options

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Résumé du poste

State of Colorado’s CDOT Denver Metro Planning Unit seeks a Regional Transportation Planning Program Manager/Supervisor to guide statewide planning efforts, including long-range plans and TIP/RTP. The role involves complex financial analysis, tracking, and reporting for the Denver Metro portfolio, coordinating with stakeholders and funding programs.

The position also requires supervising a team, coordinating with internal/external partners, and supporting plan amendments while ensuring accurate

Qualifications

• Four years of professional experience in accounting, business administration, communications, engineering, environmental sciences, finance, geography, history, planning, public administration, sociology.
• AND at least four (4) years of full-time professional work experience in urban, city, regional, rural, transportation, transit planning, and/or NEPA management process.
• A combination of at least eight (8) years of experience and education that includes related duties.

Responsabilités

• Develop the most strategic program of projects for CDOT's portion of the STIP, TIP, and RTP within the DRCOG and MPO boundaries.
• Provide funding and programming advice in support of transportation project delivery and CDOT's 10-year plan.
• Perform complex analysis of financial data, schedules, and related information.
• Ensure TIP/STIP data entry/maintenance and program adoption support.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to complete funding applications for transportation projects.
• Coordinate project selection and notify sponsors as needed.
• Oversee TAP grants and administer an review/selection process for TAP funding.
• Represent CDOT with technical committees and groups.
• Supervise at least three full-time employees and manage performance.

Connaissances

Financial analysis

Stakeholder coordination

Formation

Bachelor's degree or higher in urban planning, public administration, engineering, or related field

Outils

Excel

Description du poste

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

About CDOT

CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Visit the State of Colorado benefits for details, current premium rates and a summary video about benefits. The state also offers PERA retirement, great optional PERA plans such as 401K, a generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave, strong career growth, tuition reimbursement and professional development. Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program. Visit CDOT Benefits for details. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

CDOT for All

CDOT's strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.

The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.

About the Work Unit

The Denver Metro Planning Unit for the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is responsible for planning, developing, tracking, and coordinating a comprehensive pipeline of multi-modal projects, such as for bus, transit, rail, bicycle/pedestrian, and roadway transportation needs. This unit works with the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) and leads the project planning, programming/funding, expenditure tracking, and the planning development of complex transportation projects to formulate the Denver Metro components of short and long-term transportation projects. Assistance is provided to local governmental partnerships in transportation planning development and provides technical assistance for transportation project planning within 8 counties and more than 50 local agencies. More information can be found at: https://www.codot.gov/programs/planning

About the Position

CDOT is looking for a Regional Transportation Planning Program Manager/Supervisor for our Denver Metro area, to provide expertise and guidance for statewide planning efforts, in particular for long-range plans, Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP), Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP), and DRCOG's Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and supporting CDOT 10 year project pipeline. Position provides complex financial analysis, tracking, and reporting in support of managing the Denver Metro transportation portfolio of projects. Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders and state/federal/local funding programs.

Your duties and responsibilities

• Facilitate the development of the most strategic program of projects for CDOT's portion of the STIP, TIP, and RTP within the DRCOG and MPO boundaries.
• Work in close cooperation with CDOT staff to serve as the region's resource for funding and programming advice in support of transportation project delivery and CDOT's 10 year plan.
• Utilize understanding of various transportation funding sources and requirements to perform complex analysis of project financial data, schedules, and other pertinent information.
• Ensure the implementation and compliance support of the TIP/STIP and the adoption of the improvement programs and support the plan amendment process. Ensure timely and accurate data entry/ maintenance of the TIP/STIP databases.
• Coordinate with specialty groups and external stakeholders to ensure project funding applications for transportation projects and activities are completed.
• Coordinate project selection process and notify selected project sponsors as necessary.
• Oversee the Denver Metro Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) grants and administer a project review/selection process to award TAP funding.
• Represent CDOT with technical committees, public and private groups and organizations.
• Supervise at least three full-time employees. Develop yearly performance plans and employee evaluations. Approve timesheets, employee reimbursements, and leave requests.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Work Environment

• Primarily 8:00 am - 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday, with the potential for a flex schedule
• Opportunity to work from home 1-2 days a week after training is completed
• Frequent travel during the workday (1-2x a week) for meetings throughout Denver Metro
• Public and early morning or late meetings approximately twice a month
• Occasional overnight travel 1-3 times a year throughout Colorado
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles

Experience Only

• Four years of professional experience in a accounting, business administration, communications, engineering, environmental sciences, finance, geography, history, planning, public administration, sociology;
• AND at least four (4) years of full-time professional work experience in urban, city, regional, rural, transportation, transit planning, and/or NEPA management process.

Experience & Education

• A combination of at least eight (8) years of experience and education that includes:
• Education from an accredited college or university with coursework in a accounting, business administration, communications, engineering, environmental sciences, finance, geography, history, planning, public administration, sociology, or another field of study related to the duties of this position will be considered.
• Professional work experience with a primary focus in urban, city, regional, rural, transportation, transit planning, and/or NEPA management process will be considered.

Please Note

The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. 'See Resume' statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

College Transcripts

If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or an official foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, completed credit hours, and (if applicable) that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential evaluation report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.
• A current valid driver license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

The exceptional applicant will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section.
• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position.
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity and a strong focus on leadership.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of theories, principles and best practices of city and county planning processes, urban and rural development, and transportation planning processes.
• Comprehensive experience and knowledge of financial data analysis and reporting using Excel or other software.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the STIP/TIP and RTP process.
• Knowledge and experience with DRCOG's Regional