Alta Planning + Design
Durham, NC or Atlanta, GA or Baltimore, MD
Alta Planning + Design is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to join our centralized marketing team and work in our Durham, NC, Baltimore, MD, or Atlanta, GA offices . This is a unique opportunity for anyone who is passionate about active transportation and the way it positively impacts our communities in need. If you are looking for an innovative organization who is an industry leader in active transportation, apply with us today!
** Due to COVID-19, this position is temporarily a remote position, but may require in-office attendance when it is safe to return.
Position Priorities
A general knowledge of proposals and the ability to meet competing priorities in a timely, accurate and complete manner is required in order to successfully meet the requirements of this position.
The essential priorities of this exempt, salaried position are to:
Coordinate proposal teams to respond to Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs), including scheduling kick-off calls, assigning responsibilities, participating in strategy development, and ensuring deadlines are met.
Build firm profiles, resumes, project sheets, and other materials to respond to RFPs.
Develop formal proposals including writing and editing some of the proposal, and appropriately formatting and proofreading the proposals for presentation.
Assembling proposals in InDesign, applying quality control and copyediting, and submitting/delivering completed proposals.
Responsibilities + Tasks
Additional responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Leading post-proposal activities like file maintenance, data entry, and team debriefs.
Developing and updating marketing collaterals including staff bios and resumes, emerging market documents and qualification documents.
Supporting marketing activities including events and conferences.
Gathering information from external consultants and internal technical staff for inclusion in proposal submissions.
Tracking and monitoring proposal efforts and activities ensuring timely delivery.
Participating in market research and other creative projects such as white paper production, branding campaigns and newsletter development.
Requirements
This position requires a combination of skills, experience and education including, but not limited to:
Bachelor’s degree in English, marketing, business or a related field of study.
Two (2) or more years of experience in marketing.
Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign.
General understanding of the proposal development process for private and public agencies.
Exhibits strong initiative, ability to manage competing priorities, multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional teams and the ability to work independently with little supervision.
Exhibits accuracy, attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel or similar programs.
Preferred Skills + Certifications
Experience in a professional services firm.
Understanding of the planning and design process and enterprise-wide management tools (ex, Deltek Vision).
Full Time
Alta Planning + Design is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to join our centralized marketing team and work in our Durham, NC, Baltimore, MD, or Atlanta, GA offices . This is a unique opportunity for anyone who is passionate about active transportation and the way it positively impacts our communities in need. If you are looking for an innovative organization who is an industry leader in active transportation, apply with us today!
** Due to COVID-19, this position is temporarily a remote position, but may require in-office attendance when it is safe to return.
Position Priorities
A general knowledge of proposals and the ability to meet competing priorities in a timely, accurate and complete manner is required in order to successfully meet the requirements of this position.
The essential priorities of this exempt, salaried position are to:
Coordinate proposal teams to respond to Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs), including scheduling kick-off calls, assigning responsibilities, participating in strategy development, and ensuring deadlines are met.
Build firm profiles, resumes, project sheets, and other materials to respond to RFPs.
Develop formal proposals including writing and editing some of the proposal, and appropriately formatting and proofreading the proposals for presentation.
Assembling proposals in InDesign, applying quality control and copyediting, and submitting/delivering completed proposals.
Responsibilities + Tasks
Additional responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Leading post-proposal activities like file maintenance, data entry, and team debriefs.
Developing and updating marketing collaterals including staff bios and resumes, emerging market documents and qualification documents.
Supporting marketing activities including events and conferences.
Gathering information from external consultants and internal technical staff for inclusion in proposal submissions.
Tracking and monitoring proposal efforts and activities ensuring timely delivery.
Participating in market research and other creative projects such as white paper production, branding campaigns and newsletter development.
Requirements
This position requires a combination of skills, experience and education including, but not limited to:
Bachelor’s degree in English, marketing, business or a related field of study.
Two (2) or more years of experience in marketing.
Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign.
General understanding of the proposal development process for private and public agencies.
Exhibits strong initiative, ability to manage competing priorities, multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional teams and the ability to work independently with little supervision.
Exhibits accuracy, attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel or similar programs.
Preferred Skills + Certifications
Experience in a professional services firm.
Understanding of the planning and design process and enterprise-wide management tools (ex, Deltek Vision).
The Valtas Group
Seattle, WA
Comprehensive Position Profile
Cascade Bicycle Club (Cascade) is the nation’s largest statewide bicycle nonprofit with more than 10,000-members, 50 years of history, serving bike riders of all ages and abilities throughout Washington state. Cascade teaches the joys of bicycling, advocates for safe places to ride, and produces community rides and events. Cascade’s signature programs include the Seattle-to-Portland Ride, advocacy for connected trail networks and on-street bike networks in Seattle and across the Puget Sound region, the Advocacy Leadership Institute, Free Group Rides, Adult Maintenance, and Riding Classes, Let’s Go, and the Major Taylor Project.
Washington Bikes (WA Bikes) - a 501(c)4 - grows bicycling across the state of Washington every day. WA Bikes advocates for bicyclists’ rights, endorse political candidates, and holds officials accountable at every level of government, working with them to shape the policies that will make bicycling a safe, accessible form of transportation, travel, and recreation. WA Bikes’ efforts increase funding to build and maintain bicycle facilities, provide tools for local advocates to improve their communities, and promote the health, safety, and economic benefits of bicycling. WA Bikes’ work and that of many partner organizations mean more people biking all across Washington, the #1 Bicycle Friendly State in America since 2008 according to the League of American Bicyclists.
For a detailed description of the organizations and their programs, please visit cascade.org and wabikes.org
Reporting to a fourteen (14) member Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) holds overall responsibility for Cascade and WA Bikes operations and organizational performance. In collaboration with staff, more specific areas of accountability include fundraising and financial performance and viability; budgeting and financial management; external relations; strategic planning; organizational development; board relations and governance; human resources; and staff leadership, management, and development.
Cascade/WA Bikes is forecasting $2.5M in revenue for 2021, and there are twenty-three (23) FT, ten+ (10+) PT and seasonal staff positions, plus contractors. In addition, Cascade/WA Bikes enjoy the ongoing support and commitment from over 900 volunteers. The ED position presently has seven (7) direct reports: Events and Rides Community Director, Education Director, Policy Director, Director of Development & Partnerships, Communications and Marketing Director, Finance Director, and Technology Manager.
Skills:
Candidates will be evaluated on the full range of their lived and learned experience, professional background, volunteer experience, and direct and transferable skills. Cascade/WA Bikes is seeking candidates with a compelling combination of demonstrated experience and skills in some, or all, of the following areas:
Experience serving as a CEO, Executive Director or senior staff member of an organization, division, or department (not necessarily in a traditional public policy, advocacy, or nonprofit organization).
Exposure to fundraising, social sector or nonprofit services, public policy advocacy work, and legislative relations – which may come from the board, volunteer, or staff service – is a plus.
High emotional and social intelligence. Able to build and cultivate internal and external relations to increase organizational capacity, capabilities, reach, and positive impact.
Ability to:
Model and champion a culture grounded in trust, joy, transparency, and accountability devoted to the practices that further diversity, racial equity, and inclusion.
Effectively recruit, manage, motivate, and mentor high-caliber staff.
Build and sustain trusting and collaborative relationships with key individuals, constituencies, partner organizations, diverse communities, and cultures.
Oversee the effective and efficient management of the organizations’ financial resources, ensuring their fiscal stability and long-term sustainability.
Develop, track, and manage a nonprofit budget that includes restricted giving or grants and the flexibility to plan for and effectively address unanticipated changes in the funding environment.
Develop and maintain a working knowledge of how the social determinants of health, particularly in mobility, transportation, physical activity, and the environment, affect communities of color in the region to inform the organizations’ strategic goals and plans.
Inspire collaboration and teamwork and motivate a team.
Exercise independent initiative and judgment.
Hold and articulate a bold vision for our community and create paths to realize it.
Understand the difference between a c3 and a c4 organization and how to operate both in a fully compliant manner.
Communicate effectively with all key stakeholders, building understanding and support.
Be the face of Cascade/WA Bikes. Engage a variety of audiences as a persuasive, passionate, and effective public speaker.
To be considered:
This role will remain open until filled. Candidate materials are reviewed on an ongoing basis and initial interviews will begin by early late April. Priority deadline: May 21, 2021.
To be considered, please submit a resume and cover letter (in a single Word or PDF document) addressed to the Search Committee here: https://valtasgroup.recruiterbox.com/jobs/fk0uxlh/
Cascade Bicycle Club and WA Bikes are on a journey to becoming anti-racist organizations. We strongly encourage applications from people who have historically been underrepresented in the bicycle industry, advocacy, and nonprofit work. Cascade and WA Bikes are an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, racial equity, and inclusion. The organizations do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, covered veteran status, political ideology, genetic information, marital status, record of arrest or conviction, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination. We strive to have a diverse board, staff, and volunteer base that is reflective of the communities we serve. This position is subject to reference checks and the completion of a background check. Cascade will consider qualified applicants for employment pursuant to the Seattle Fair Chance Employment Ordinance and Washington State Fair Chance Act.
Full Time
Comprehensive Position Profile
Cascade Bicycle Club (Cascade) is the nation’s largest statewide bicycle nonprofit with more than 10,000-members, 50 years of history, serving bike riders of all ages and abilities throughout Washington state. Cascade teaches the joys of bicycling, advocates for safe places to ride, and produces community rides and events. Cascade’s signature programs include the Seattle-to-Portland Ride, advocacy for connected trail networks and on-street bike networks in Seattle and across the Puget Sound region, the Advocacy Leadership Institute, Free Group Rides, Adult Maintenance, and Riding Classes, Let’s Go, and the Major Taylor Project.
Washington Bikes (WA Bikes) - a 501(c)4 - grows bicycling across the state of Washington every day. WA Bikes advocates for bicyclists’ rights, endorse political candidates, and holds officials accountable at every level of government, working with them to shape the policies that will make bicycling a safe, accessible form of transportation, travel, and recreation. WA Bikes’ efforts increase funding to build and maintain bicycle facilities, provide tools for local advocates to improve their communities, and promote the health, safety, and economic benefits of bicycling. WA Bikes’ work and that of many partner organizations mean more people biking all across Washington, the #1 Bicycle Friendly State in America since 2008 according to the League of American Bicyclists.
For a detailed description of the organizations and their programs, please visit cascade.org and wabikes.org
Reporting to a fourteen (14) member Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) holds overall responsibility for Cascade and WA Bikes operations and organizational performance. In collaboration with staff, more specific areas of accountability include fundraising and financial performance and viability; budgeting and financial management; external relations; strategic planning; organizational development; board relations and governance; human resources; and staff leadership, management, and development.
Cascade/WA Bikes is forecasting $2.5M in revenue for 2021, and there are twenty-three (23) FT, ten+ (10+) PT and seasonal staff positions, plus contractors. In addition, Cascade/WA Bikes enjoy the ongoing support and commitment from over 900 volunteers. The ED position presently has seven (7) direct reports: Events and Rides Community Director, Education Director, Policy Director, Director of Development & Partnerships, Communications and Marketing Director, Finance Director, and Technology Manager.
Skills:
Candidates will be evaluated on the full range of their lived and learned experience, professional background, volunteer experience, and direct and transferable skills. Cascade/WA Bikes is seeking candidates with a compelling combination of demonstrated experience and skills in some, or all, of the following areas:
Experience serving as a CEO, Executive Director or senior staff member of an organization, division, or department (not necessarily in a traditional public policy, advocacy, or nonprofit organization).
Exposure to fundraising, social sector or nonprofit services, public policy advocacy work, and legislative relations – which may come from the board, volunteer, or staff service – is a plus.
High emotional and social intelligence. Able to build and cultivate internal and external relations to increase organizational capacity, capabilities, reach, and positive impact.
Ability to:
Model and champion a culture grounded in trust, joy, transparency, and accountability devoted to the practices that further diversity, racial equity, and inclusion.
Effectively recruit, manage, motivate, and mentor high-caliber staff.
Build and sustain trusting and collaborative relationships with key individuals, constituencies, partner organizations, diverse communities, and cultures.
Oversee the effective and efficient management of the organizations’ financial resources, ensuring their fiscal stability and long-term sustainability.
Develop, track, and manage a nonprofit budget that includes restricted giving or grants and the flexibility to plan for and effectively address unanticipated changes in the funding environment.
Develop and maintain a working knowledge of how the social determinants of health, particularly in mobility, transportation, physical activity, and the environment, affect communities of color in the region to inform the organizations’ strategic goals and plans.
Inspire collaboration and teamwork and motivate a team.
Exercise independent initiative and judgment.
Hold and articulate a bold vision for our community and create paths to realize it.
Understand the difference between a c3 and a c4 organization and how to operate both in a fully compliant manner.
Communicate effectively with all key stakeholders, building understanding and support.
Be the face of Cascade/WA Bikes. Engage a variety of audiences as a persuasive, passionate, and effective public speaker.
To be considered:
This role will remain open until filled. Candidate materials are reviewed on an ongoing basis and initial interviews will begin by early late April. Priority deadline: May 21, 2021.
To be considered, please submit a resume and cover letter (in a single Word or PDF document) addressed to the Search Committee here: https://valtasgroup.recruiterbox.com/jobs/fk0uxlh/
Cascade Bicycle Club and WA Bikes are on a journey to becoming anti-racist organizations. We strongly encourage applications from people who have historically been underrepresented in the bicycle industry, advocacy, and nonprofit work. Cascade and WA Bikes are an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, racial equity, and inclusion. The organizations do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, covered veteran status, political ideology, genetic information, marital status, record of arrest or conviction, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination. We strive to have a diverse board, staff, and volunteer base that is reflective of the communities we serve. This position is subject to reference checks and the completion of a background check. Cascade will consider qualified applicants for employment pursuant to the Seattle Fair Chance Employment Ordinance and Washington State Fair Chance Act.
San Diego Association of Governments - SANDAG
San Diego, California, USA
Annual Salary Range: $77,711 to $120,452
First Review of Applications: March 12, 2021 – Opened until filled
Expected Start Date: May 2021
Roles
There are two positions available. The first position will lead, deliver, and support several agency initiatives, including the SANDAG Next Operating System (Next OS), an important element of the Five Big Moves, which is a secure digital platform that manages real-time transportation information for people and operators that use the region’s transportation network. This role also will lead other related technology projects and systems and provide technical guidance and support for the development of concepts of operations and system requirements for agency ITS projects.
The second position will lead the development and delivery of two major ITS projects for the region, the State Route 11 Otay Mesa East -Regional Border Management System, the state-of-the-art traffic management, congestion pricing and border wait-time information system, and the Harbor Drive 2.0 Concept of Operations report – focused on reducing maritime cargo hauling and truck impacts by redesigning the industrial section of Harbor Drive. This position will serve as the ITS subject area lead for both projects and will provide regional ITS support for the initiatives and objectives of the Advanced Transportation & Congestion Management Technologies Deployment Initiative (ATCMTD) grant, manage technical research, direct consultants, lead the preparation, administration, and coordination of ITS contract related efforts, and coordinate inter-departmental and external project teams and consultants. This position is a Limited-Term employment opportunity and is expected to be funded until December 2025. Limited-Term Employees are “at-will” and receive many of the benefits as Regular employees.
Overview of the Technology Planning Section
As part of the Mobility and Innovation department, the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) team identifies, develops, and implements transportation technology projects that focus on better managing our transportation network to improve system efficiencies and provide multi-modal transportation options.
The SANDAG Board of Directors approved an action plan to create a bold new transportation vision with the goal to transform the way people and goods move throughout the region. This vision is shaped by five key strategies for mobility, collectively known as the 5 Big Moves—Complete Corridors: Smart, connected routes that accommodate all modes of transportation; Transit Leap: A complete network of high-capacity, high-speed, and high frequency transit services; Mobility Hubs: Places of connectivity where a variety of travel options come together for a seamless travel experience; Flexible Fleets: On-demand, shared, electric vehicles that connect to transit and provide personalized transportation; Next Operating System (OS): The “brain” of the transportation network that manages systems in real time.
The ITS team plays an integral role in innovating, implementing, and administering regional technology strategies, projects, and programs.
Job Responsibilities
Manage the development of ITS initiatives that drive the implementation of advanced transportation and communications technologies, including, Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO), and Active Transportation and Demand Management concepts and strategies.
Conduct technical ITS research and lead the development of planning studies that advance the development of transportation and mobility technology strategies; conduct data analysis and prepare technical reports; provide recommendations on alternatives, assess trade-offs, and develop capital and operating cost estimates, and cost benefits.
Lead inter-departmental and inter-agency initiatives requiring ITS technologies, including: Next OS, Complete Corridors, Transit Leap, Flexible Fleets, and Mobility Hubs.
Coordinate and support inter-departmental operations of existing ITS management solutions for the Regional Arterial Management System, I-15 Integrated Corridor Management system, and other ITS systems.
Collaborate with key stakeholders such as local, state, and federal agencies, project partners, consultants, and operating agencies.
Coordinate with the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) and Mobility Innovation group to identify, analyze, develop, pilot, test, and implement innovative technology solutions that enhance mobility.
Develop project plans, Requests for Proposals, scopes of work, project deliverables, budgets, and schedules; participate in the selection of consultants and vendors; administer contracts and ensure projects progress on schedule, within the approved budget, and at a consistently high level of quality; ensure projects are completed in adherence to funding agency requirements.
Provide staff support for policy advisory committees, and/or working groups; prepare agendas, reports, and meeting summaries; participate in the development of staff recommendations to the committees/working groups.
Participate in the implementation of the ITS priorities identified in the 2021 Regional Plan.
Prepare and present written, oral, and visual reports and recommendations to the Board of Directors, Policy Advisory Committees, community groups, private organizations, members of the public and other groups.
Experience and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with major course work in regional or transportation planning, engineering, operations, or a related field, and a minimum of five years of increasingly responsible experience supporting ITS planning or transportation programs and services; relevant experience in lieu of educational requirements will be considered.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, practices, and current trends related to regional planning, transportation systems management and operations, or ITS systems engineering planning.
Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations/requirements pertaining to transportation policies, programs, and plans.
Experience conducting technical research, studies, and cost-benefit analyses for planning programs; experience preparing and presenting project reports and policy recommendations.
Demonstrated experience coordinating and delivering complex projects, programs, and services in support of planning initiatives; experience monitoring program performance and analyzing outcomes.
Successful project management experience including preparing and managing budgets, schedules, and project control measures; developing RFPs, scopes of work, and contracts; experience evaluating proposals and selecting and managing consultants.
Demonstrated knowledge of the processes and procedures used to administer a grant program; experience assembling, organizing, and submitting grant applications, amendments, and progress reports.
Experience staffing committees and/or working groups, including the preparation of agendas, reports, and meeting summaries.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including agency and other government officials, consultants, operating agencies, and vendors.
Ability to communicate technical information effectively, both orally and in writing, to a broad range of audiences; ability to prepare clear and concise administrative, technical, and informational reports; ability to prepare and deliver presentations and recommendations regarding various program elements to upper management, elected officials, community groups, private organizations, and other audiences.
Benefits and Salary
Our benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as employee assistance, wellness, and work/life balance programs. Retirement and financial security benefits are provided through a pension plan and contribution to the SANDAG deferred compensation program. SANDAG offers flexible work schedules and employees are provided with paid time off and paid holidays.
Careers at SANDAG
A job at SANDAG is guaranteed to engage your mind, expand your skills, and enhance your professional development. We are committed to hiring talented individuals who are dedicated to working on important issues and enthusiastic about making significant contributions that improve the lives of people in the San Diego region.
How to Apply
We encourage interested candidates to apply for these positions by completing a SANDAG Employment Application . Resumes, cover letters, and work samples may be submitted but are not a substitute for the Application.
The Employment Application can be downloaded from the SANDAG website or requested by emailing hr@sandag.org or calling (619) 699-1900. Completed applications can be submitted via email, fax, or regular mail. See our Careers / How to Apply webpage for additional information.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), SANDAG will accommodate persons who require assistance in order to apply for a position at SANDAG. Applicants requiring an accommodation due to a disability during any stage of the recruitment and selection process, including requesting this document and related application materials in an alternative format, should make their needs known by contacting Human Resources at hr@sandag.org , (619) 699-1900, (619) 699-1904 (TTY), or fax (619) 699-6905.
Further Information
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, applicants hired by SANDAG must show acceptable proof of identity and evidence of authorization to work in the United States.
The selected candidate can anticipate a driving record check upon hire, and approximately annually thereafter. The results of the check may determine whether the selected candidate will be permitted to drive for SANDAG business.
SANDAG is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Full Time
Annual Salary Range: $77,711 to $120,452
First Review of Applications: March 12, 2021 – Opened until filled
Expected Start Date: May 2021
Roles
There are two positions available. The first position will lead, deliver, and support several agency initiatives, including the SANDAG Next Operating System (Next OS), an important element of the Five Big Moves, which is a secure digital platform that manages real-time transportation information for people and operators that use the region’s transportation network. This role also will lead other related technology projects and systems and provide technical guidance and support for the development of concepts of operations and system requirements for agency ITS projects.
The second position will lead the development and delivery of two major ITS projects for the region, the State Route 11 Otay Mesa East -Regional Border Management System, the state-of-the-art traffic management, congestion pricing and border wait-time information system, and the Harbor Drive 2.0 Concept of Operations report – focused on reducing maritime cargo hauling and truck impacts by redesigning the industrial section of Harbor Drive. This position will serve as the ITS subject area lead for both projects and will provide regional ITS support for the initiatives and objectives of the Advanced Transportation & Congestion Management Technologies Deployment Initiative (ATCMTD) grant, manage technical research, direct consultants, lead the preparation, administration, and coordination of ITS contract related efforts, and coordinate inter-departmental and external project teams and consultants. This position is a Limited-Term employment opportunity and is expected to be funded until December 2025. Limited-Term Employees are “at-will” and receive many of the benefits as Regular employees.
Overview of the Technology Planning Section
As part of the Mobility and Innovation department, the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) team identifies, develops, and implements transportation technology projects that focus on better managing our transportation network to improve system efficiencies and provide multi-modal transportation options.
The SANDAG Board of Directors approved an action plan to create a bold new transportation vision with the goal to transform the way people and goods move throughout the region. This vision is shaped by five key strategies for mobility, collectively known as the 5 Big Moves—Complete Corridors: Smart, connected routes that accommodate all modes of transportation; Transit Leap: A complete network of high-capacity, high-speed, and high frequency transit services; Mobility Hubs: Places of connectivity where a variety of travel options come together for a seamless travel experience; Flexible Fleets: On-demand, shared, electric vehicles that connect to transit and provide personalized transportation; Next Operating System (OS): The “brain” of the transportation network that manages systems in real time.
The ITS team plays an integral role in innovating, implementing, and administering regional technology strategies, projects, and programs.
Job Responsibilities
Manage the development of ITS initiatives that drive the implementation of advanced transportation and communications technologies, including, Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO), and Active Transportation and Demand Management concepts and strategies.
Conduct technical ITS research and lead the development of planning studies that advance the development of transportation and mobility technology strategies; conduct data analysis and prepare technical reports; provide recommendations on alternatives, assess trade-offs, and develop capital and operating cost estimates, and cost benefits.
Lead inter-departmental and inter-agency initiatives requiring ITS technologies, including: Next OS, Complete Corridors, Transit Leap, Flexible Fleets, and Mobility Hubs.
Coordinate and support inter-departmental operations of existing ITS management solutions for the Regional Arterial Management System, I-15 Integrated Corridor Management system, and other ITS systems.
Collaborate with key stakeholders such as local, state, and federal agencies, project partners, consultants, and operating agencies.
Coordinate with the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) and Mobility Innovation group to identify, analyze, develop, pilot, test, and implement innovative technology solutions that enhance mobility.
Develop project plans, Requests for Proposals, scopes of work, project deliverables, budgets, and schedules; participate in the selection of consultants and vendors; administer contracts and ensure projects progress on schedule, within the approved budget, and at a consistently high level of quality; ensure projects are completed in adherence to funding agency requirements.
Provide staff support for policy advisory committees, and/or working groups; prepare agendas, reports, and meeting summaries; participate in the development of staff recommendations to the committees/working groups.
Participate in the implementation of the ITS priorities identified in the 2021 Regional Plan.
Prepare and present written, oral, and visual reports and recommendations to the Board of Directors, Policy Advisory Committees, community groups, private organizations, members of the public and other groups.
Experience and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with major course work in regional or transportation planning, engineering, operations, or a related field, and a minimum of five years of increasingly responsible experience supporting ITS planning or transportation programs and services; relevant experience in lieu of educational requirements will be considered.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, practices, and current trends related to regional planning, transportation systems management and operations, or ITS systems engineering planning.
Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations/requirements pertaining to transportation policies, programs, and plans.
Experience conducting technical research, studies, and cost-benefit analyses for planning programs; experience preparing and presenting project reports and policy recommendations.
Demonstrated experience coordinating and delivering complex projects, programs, and services in support of planning initiatives; experience monitoring program performance and analyzing outcomes.
Successful project management experience including preparing and managing budgets, schedules, and project control measures; developing RFPs, scopes of work, and contracts; experience evaluating proposals and selecting and managing consultants.
Demonstrated knowledge of the processes and procedures used to administer a grant program; experience assembling, organizing, and submitting grant applications, amendments, and progress reports.
Experience staffing committees and/or working groups, including the preparation of agendas, reports, and meeting summaries.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including agency and other government officials, consultants, operating agencies, and vendors.
Ability to communicate technical information effectively, both orally and in writing, to a broad range of audiences; ability to prepare clear and concise administrative, technical, and informational reports; ability to prepare and deliver presentations and recommendations regarding various program elements to upper management, elected officials, community groups, private organizations, and other audiences.
Benefits and Salary
Our benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as employee assistance, wellness, and work/life balance programs. Retirement and financial security benefits are provided through a pension plan and contribution to the SANDAG deferred compensation program. SANDAG offers flexible work schedules and employees are provided with paid time off and paid holidays.
Careers at SANDAG
A job at SANDAG is guaranteed to engage your mind, expand your skills, and enhance your professional development. We are committed to hiring talented individuals who are dedicated to working on important issues and enthusiastic about making significant contributions that improve the lives of people in the San Diego region.
How to Apply
We encourage interested candidates to apply for these positions by completing a SANDAG Employment Application . Resumes, cover letters, and work samples may be submitted but are not a substitute for the Application.
The Employment Application can be downloaded from the SANDAG website or requested by emailing hr@sandag.org or calling (619) 699-1900. Completed applications can be submitted via email, fax, or regular mail. See our Careers / How to Apply webpage for additional information.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), SANDAG will accommodate persons who require assistance in order to apply for a position at SANDAG. Applicants requiring an accommodation due to a disability during any stage of the recruitment and selection process, including requesting this document and related application materials in an alternative format, should make their needs known by contacting Human Resources at hr@sandag.org , (619) 699-1900, (619) 699-1904 (TTY), or fax (619) 699-6905.
Further Information
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, applicants hired by SANDAG must show acceptable proof of identity and evidence of authorization to work in the United States.
The selected candidate can anticipate a driving record check upon hire, and approximately annually thereafter. The results of the check may determine whether the selected candidate will be permitted to drive for SANDAG business.
SANDAG is an Equal Opportunity Employer
