Regional Transit Program Manager I (61032868)

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a Regional Program Manager to act as the OPT's regional liaison for transit agencies, MPOs, COGs, local governments, consultants, and other stakeholders in meetings and public outreach events. You will manage coordination for FTA and state transit programs, ensuring compliance and effective service delivery.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience, plus a valid driver's license; expect meetings, planning, and

Qualifications

• 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 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 at meetings, workshops, and public outreach events.
• Provides program management, technical assistance, and coordination for FTA and state transit programs.
• Coordinates planning, programming, and implementation of transit programs and projects; ensures compliance with federal and state requirements.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Technical assistance

Planning coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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.

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.

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.