Chief Planning and Development Officer

Hampton Roads Transit is looking for dynamic, customer service oriented, and energetic people to become part of a committed team providing excellent and effective public transportation to the Hampton Roads region. In addition to rewarding careers and professional development opportunities, we offer unmatched benefits and competitive wages in a stimulating environment that will provide you with the flexibility and training tools to grow.

The Chief Planning and Development Officer is responsible for the planning and management of a transit service development program including strategic long-­range planning, short-term planning, performance evaluation, service planning and scheduling, cost analysis, and regional coordination; develops, recommends, and implements service plans and programs reflecting the goals and objectives of the TDCHR. Oversees staff work monitoring state and federal legislation affecting public transportation and provides support. Responsive and responsible to the President / Chief Executive Officer and the Commission for securing and implementing a program of major expansions of transit service in the region including bus as the core component and High-Capacity Transit services. Provides leadership and advocacy for the projects and strategically coordinates all information about the expansion with all external entities, especially approval and funding agencies of the federal, state, and local governments. Facilitates and implements public information processes to secure supporting constituencies and to inform others, including opponents, if any. Oversee the Customer Relations division and coordinates all activities with the Transit Riders Advisory Committee.