Regional Transit Programs Lead

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

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