MANAGER, TRANSPORTATION PLANNING (GOODS MOVEMENT, FREIGHT, AND PASSENGER RAIL PLANNING)

Manager, Transportation Planning, Goods Movement and Regional Rail

Manages and executes complex activities in an assigned organizational unit and manages assigned staff and consultants. The Manager, Transportation Planning, Goods Movement and Regional Rail, will handle day-to-day project management and administrative tasks related to on-going projects to further Metro's multimodal planning efforts to address mobility of goods and people, and sustainability and equity concerns stemming from trade and economic activities. This position will support the senior managers in both Goods Movement and Regional Rail groups, and collaborate regularly with other departments within Metro, and stakeholders and community groups.

Conducts and manages complex planning, implementation, funding, and analytical projects and programs. May manage staff, consultants, and / or projects. Applies, develops, and evaluates analytical, quantitative, and statistical tools and their results. Participates in analyzing, developing, and recommending program guidelines, strategies, policies, and procedures. Negotiates and executes cooperative agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with various agencies. Develops and negotiates scopes of work, supports the solicitation process, and participates on negotiation teams with contractors / consultants. Manages vendor performance against agreed contracts to ensure completion of projects within scope, on-time, and within budget for the assigned business unit. Develops and monitors forecasts, impacts, and budgets for plans, programs and projects. Prepares comprehensive reports, correspondence, and presentations. Makes presentations to internal / external stakeholders. Participates on / with special task forces, committees, panels, transportation forums, and peer groups. Provides technical and policy guidance on Metro plans, programs, and projects. Evaluates the costs, benefits, and risks of alternative funding plans, programs, and projects. Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees. Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out. May be required to perform other related job duties.

A combination of education and / or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes : Education Bachelor's Degree in Urban or Transportation Planning, Engineering (Civil, Transportation, Structural, Industrial, Mechanical, Architecture, etc.), Business, Public Administration, Political Science, Urban Design, Public Policy, Economics, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred. Experience Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience in transportation planning, project management, urban design, transportation system design and research, travel simulation and demand modeling, transportation finance, operations planning, or other related area; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment. Certifications / Licenses / Special Requirements A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected. The following are the preferred qualifications : Experience leading the development of strategic multimodal transportation plans and formulating recommendations and policies based on quantitative analysis, policy analysis, planning principles, and stakeholder feedback. Experience developing scopes of work and cost estimates, tracking project progress and budgets, and providing oversight to contractors to successfully deliver on project goals that incorporate equity and sustainability considerations. Experience collaborating closely with ports, freight railroads, passenger rail agencies, trucking companies, and / or other goods movement and passenger rail stakeholders, including local jurisdictions and community-based organizations. Experience developing and managing budget for projects, as well as developing annual budgets for programs. Experience negotiating, drafting and executing funding agreements, memoranda of understanding, and cooperative agreements.

Knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of transportation planning and land use, business, project management, and public administration. Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing transportation policies. Financial, analytical, and statistical methods and procedures. Budget and accounts management, forecasting, and linking to funding sources. Applicable business software applications. Modern management theory. Skill in conducting comprehensive studies and analyses. Overseeing multidisciplinary teams. Supervising, training, and motivating staff. Critical and analytical thinking. Analyzing situations, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes. Exercising judgment and creativity in making decisions. Establishing and implementing relevant policies and procedures. Communicating effectively orally and in writing. Communicating technical information effectively to non-technical audiences. Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives. Mediating and negotiating. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Think and act independently. Represent Metro before the public. Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence. Negotiate consensus solutions. Make financial decisions within a budget. Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data. Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor / management agreements. Read, write, speak, and understand English. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Typical office situation. Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen. Sitting at a desk or table. Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium. Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions. Communicating through speech in the English language required.