Regional Transit Program Manager I (61032868)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a seasoned regional representative for the Office of Public Transit to coordinate with transit providers, MPOs, COGs, local governments, consultants, and stakeholders. You will lead planning discussions, provide technical assistance, and advance statewide transit initiatives in line with federal and state requirements.

As the OPT's primary contact at meetings and events, you will foster partnerships, ensure timely customer service, and help

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of relevant program experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.
• The physical demands include sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods and working on a computer; may lift up to 30 lbs; may work outside normal business hours.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the OPT's primary regional representative and point of contact for assigned transit providers, MPOs, COGs, local governments, consultants, and other stakeholders at meetings, board meetings, planning meetings, workshops, conferences, and public outreach events.
• Provides program management, technical assistance, coordination, for FTA and state transit programs.
• Builds collaborative partnerships to facilitate planning, development, implementation, and administration of public transportation projects and services while ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Public outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Serves as the Office of Public Transit's (OPT) primary regional representative and point of contact for assigned public transit providers, Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), Councils of Governments (COGs), local governments, consultants, and other internal and external stakeholders at meetings, board meetings, planning meetings, workshops, conferences, and public outreach events. Provides program management, technical assistance, coordination, for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and state transit programs. Builds collaborative partnerships to facilitate successful planning, development, implementation, and administration of public transportation projects and services while ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state requirements.

Regional Program Management and Customer Service Engagement

Serves as the primary point of contact for assigned transit agencies, MPOs, COGs, local governments, consultants, and other stakeholders regarding FTA and state transit programs. Establishes and maintains productive working relationships through regular communication, technical assistance, coordination, and problem resolution. Provides program guidance and serves as the OPT's regional representative at meetings, board meetings, planning meetings, workshops, conferences, and public outreach events. Coordinates with internal SCDOT offices to ensure timely and effective customer service.

Transit Planning, Project Development and Program Coordination

Coordinates planning, programming, and implementation of assigned transit programs and projects. Works collaboratively with transit agencies and providers, MPOs, COGs, local governments, consultants, and internal SCDOT offices to advance transit initiatives from planning through implementation. Coordinates the development, review, and maintenance of assigned transit agencies' projects within the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), ensuring project information is accurate, current, and consistent with Transportation Improvement Programs (TIPs), FTA grant applications, project schedules, and applicable federal and state requirements. Reviews project scopes, assists with project development, coordinates project schedules and milestones, facilitates amendments and administrative modifications as necessary, and identifies and resolves issues that may impact project delivery. Represents the OPT on statewide planning initiatives, multidisciplinary project teams, and regional transportation coordination efforts.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree and three (3) years of relevant program experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

The physical demands for the essential functions includes sitting or standing at a desk for an extended periods and working on a computer. May be required to lift up to 30 lbs. May be required to work outside normal business hours.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.