Transit Operations - Project Manager II (TAM)

City of Fort Lauderdale; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

6 additional Management Vacation Days

Job summary

The City of Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Transit Operations Project Manager to oversee LauderGO! mobility services, assist the Transit Planner, and ensure operations align with city and Broward County goals.

You will help develop concepts, manage grants, and coordinate with county/state agencies to improve service. The role also supports traffic engineering tasks to maximize efficiency and safety, reporting to the Transportation Services Division Manager and working with a broad range of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in transportation planning, civil engineering, architecture, construction management, or a closely related field.
• At least three (3) years of professional experience in transit planning, traffic engineering, engineering, construction management, and/or project implementation.
• Additional qualifying experience or coursework may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and plans fixed-route transit service, including evaluating system performance and recommending changes to meet goals.
• Tracks and analyzes performance data to evaluate transit services and propose schedule/route adjustments.
• Develop short- and long-term program plans to improve the local transit network.
• Assist with grant tasks including reports, maps, and applications for funding; track progress and prepare status reports for grants.
• Manage operations and maintenance contracts and interlocal agreements for transit services.
• Review bus stop requests and ensure accessibility and ADA compliance; coordinate with jurisdictions.

Skills

Transit planning

Traffic engineering

Project management

Grant development

Education

Bachelor's degree in transportation planning, civil engineering, architecture, construction management, or closely related field

Job description

The Transit Operations Project Manager position will assist in the planning and operations of the City’s LauderGO! mobility services (Community Shuttle, Water Trolley, and MicroMover). This position will assist the Transit Planner with the management of these services to ensure that transit operations align with the City’s standard and Broward County’s goals. The work will mainly focus on oversight of the LauderGO! program, innovative solutions to elevate the City’s transit services, and grant funding to expand service areas and amenities. This position will work closely with the County, State, and residents to identify transit challenges and possible solutions; assist in the development of transit project concepts; and assist with grant development.

This Project Manager position will also assist with some traffic engineering tasks to maximize the transportation system’s efficiency and performance, as well as promoting safety. The position will directly support the Transportation Services Division Manager.

This job classification is included within the bargaining unit represented by Federation of Public Employees and therefore is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Federation of Public Employees.

This is a Management Category III position which includes six (6) additional Management Vacation Days and a Vehicle Allowance of $250/month.

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Develops and plans fixed-route transit service, including evaluating system performance, and making recommendations for change as needed to ensure service meets City and County goals and objectives.
• Tracks and analyzes performance data to evaluate transit services, and proposes schedule and route adjustments as needed to ensure high quality, efficient service that meets established metrics/goals.
• Develop short-term and long-term program plans to improve existing local transit network.
• Assist with grant tasks including preparation of reports, maps, and applications for operational and capital funding. Use federal and/or state mandated procedures to track progress and prepare status reports for awarded grants.
• Manage operations and maintenance contracts, as well as interlocal agreements for all transit services.
• Reviews all existing and proposed bus stop requests, meets with internal staff to evaluate bus stop issues, works with jurisdictions to ensure bus stops are pedestrian and bicycle accessible, as well as compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act; works with internal departments to implement.
• Assist with monthly and annual National Transit Database (NTD) reporting.
• Develop and implement program branding including printed materials, community outreach, and passenger information at bus stops.
• Develop scopes of work and facilitate procurement process for transit goods and services. Assists with implementation of service changes, including review and approval of schedules.
• Perform routine field inspections and spot checks to verify service standards are upheld by all transit providers.
• Coordinate with service provider(s) staff to receive and provide feedback on various scheduling and service performance issues.
• Reviews and approves contractor and consultant invoices. Monitors program budget and annually project the program’s operating expenses.
• Coordinates with other City departments, external agencies and applicants on transit projects.
• Participates in traffic engineering planning functions, such as field inspections to assess traffic conditions and signal operations.
• Performs related work as required

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor's degree in in transportation planning, civil engineering, architecture, construction management, or a closely related field.
2. At least three (3) years of professional experience in transit planning, traffic engineering, engineering, construction management, and/or project implementation for a state, county, or local government planning agency or private organization directly involved in transit or transportation planning or development.
3. Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• A flexible schedule including attendance at occasional Homeowner Associations (HOA) meetings, and other public meetings which commonly occur during the evening hours is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of a current License as a registered Professional Engineer, or as an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), or Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Previous experience working for or with government agencies.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State and Local laws, rules and regulations related to transit and small vehicle water transportation.
• Prior years of experience working in the transit planning field with involvement in operations of a modern transit system operating principles, practices, and route development.
• Experience in database management and analytical analysis to track transit and traffic data, as well as performance measures.
• Experience with oversight of contracts and interlocal agreements.

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time, but may spend periods of time walking or standing for brief periods of time. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The City of Fort Lauderdale receives a high volume of applications, so not every applicant who meets the minimum qualifications will be guaranteed an interview. Candidates are selected for interviews based on how closely their education and work experience match the specific requirements of the position.

Applicants will be subject to an extensive selection and screening process, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written; oral and performance-based testing; skills assessment; interview; employment check, background investigation; medical examination; and drug screen. For Public Safety positions, the process additionally includes polygraph examinations and psychological evaluations. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

All applicants, including current City of Fort Lauderdale employees, need to fully detail their work experience on the employment application. Applicants must ensure that all required documents submitted are in a format that is acceptable, clear, and legible. It is the applicant’s responsibility to update their online profile with accurate personal information, work history, education, and certifications each time they submit a new application. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Veteran’s Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace.