
RFPs & Jobs
This section has been created to convey information about job and business opportunities with the 14 MPOs in New York State. As with other pages on this site, we will do our very best to provide you with current information but we also encourage you to look at each agency's website for their up-to-the-minute postings.
RFPs
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
CURRY ROAD AND GUILDERLAND AVENUE MULTI-MODAL STUDY
issued by
Capital Region Transportation Council
Albany, N.Y.
November 1, 2023
The Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) is the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) carrying out federal requirements for cooperative transportation planning and project programming in Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Schenectady Counties (except for the Town of Moreau and the Village of South Glens Falls) in New York State. The Transportation Council is requesting expressions of interest from qualified firms or individuals to undertake the Curry Road and Guilderland Avenue Multi-Modal Study in the Town of Rotterdam, NY.
This project was proposed to create a plan for a more balanced transportation system along both corridors that includes safe access for users of all ages and abilities, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users and motor vehicle drivers. The study will address ADA and PROWAG compliance and determine safety and access improvements for pedestrians, evaluate safe mobility options to and through the corridors for bicycles, determine where and how transit access and comfort improvements could be made, and evaluate safety and operational improvements to intersections for vehicle users.
The study is being funded by the Transportation Council and the Town of Rotterdam through the Transportation Council’s 2023-24 Unified Planning Work Program as part of the Community and Transportation Linkage Planning Program. The study has a fixed budget of $90,000 for consultant services. The Transportation Council, on behalf of the Town of Rotterdam, will administer the consultant contract and will jointly manage the study with the Town. The Transportation Council and the Town of Rotterdam would like to see this study completed within 12 calendar months from the date of contract execution.
Carrie Ward will serve as the project manager and will be the primary contact for technical and administration questions. Contact Latanya Sellie at the Transportation Council for a complete copy of the REI. Both Carrie and Latanya can be reached by calling 518-458-2161 or emailing info@capitalmpo.org.
Letters of interest are due at 5:00 PM EST on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, via email to info@capitalmpo.org or on a USB flash drive to the Capital Region Transportation Council, 1 Park Place, Suite 101, Albany, NY 12205. Paper submissions will not be accepted.
Submission Due: November 29, 2023
Contract Term: Twelve Months
Contact: Carrie Ward, Senior Transportation Planner
Capital Region Transportation Council
1 Park Place, Suite 101
Albany, NY 12205-2676
518-458-2161
info@capitalmpo.org
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
VILLAGE OF VOORHEESVILLE, ALL ACCESS COMPLETE STREETS POLICY AND PLAN
issued by
Capital Region Transportation Council
Albany, N.Y.
October 5, 2023
The Capital Region Transportation Council (“Transportation Council”) is the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) carrying out federal requirements for cooperative transportation planning and programming within Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Schenectady Counties (except the Town of Moreau and the Village of South Glens Falls). The Transportation Council is requesting expressions of interest from qualified forms or individuals to undertake the All Access Complete Streets Policy and Plan in the Village of Voorheesville, New York.
This study proposes to conduct a transportation safety assessment and prepare a Village-wide Complete Streets Policy and Plan with the aim of improving pedestrian and bicyclist safety and mobility. The plan will build upon the Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail and ongoing sidewalk and on-road infrastructure improvements within the Village to improve safety and expand mobility choices for both Village residents and visitors.
The study is being funded by the Transportation Council and the Village of Voorheesville through the Transportation Council’s 2023-24 Unified Planning Work Program as part of the Community and Transportation Linkage Planning Program. The plan has a fixed budget of $55,000 for consultant services. The Transportation Council, on behalf of the Village of Voorheesville, will administer the consultant contract and will jointly manage the study with the Village. The Transportation Council and the Village of Voorheesville would like to see this study completed within 12 calendar months from the date of contract execution.
Rima Shamieh will serve as the project manager and will be the primary contact for technical and administration questions. Contact Latanya Sellie at the Transportation Council for a complete copy of the REI. Both Rima and Latanya can be reached by calling 518-458-2161 or emailing info@capitalmpo.org.
Letters of interest are due at 5:00 PM EST on Friday, November 3, 2023 via email to info@capitalmpo.org or on a USB flash drive to the Capital Region Transportation Council, 1 Park Place, Suite 101, Albany, NY 12205. Paper submissions will not be accepted.
Submission Due: November 3, 2023
Contract Term: Twelve Months
Contact: Rima Shamieh, Transportation Planner
Capital Region Transportation Council
1 Park Place, Suite 101
Albany, NY 12205-2676
518-458-2161
info@capitalmpo.org
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN
issued by
Capital Region Transportation Council
Albany, N.Y.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
The Capital Region Transportation Council is the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) carrying out federal requirements for cooperative transportation planning and programming in Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Schenectady Counties (except for the Town of Moreau and the Village of South Glens Falls) in New York State. CDTC is requesting proposals from qualified teams to undertake the VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN.
This project will focus on a reduction of fatal and serious injury crashes to an eventual goal of zero, and include all public roadways, additional public input focused on underserved communities, systemic safety analysis, area speed limit recommendations, and a prioritized listing of actionable projects that includes infrastructure projects eligible for Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funding in New York State. The Transportation Council’s Regional Operations and Safety Advisory Committee will serve as the project Study Advisory Committee.
The Transportation Council and the Cities of Albany, Saratoga Springs, Troy, and Watervliet along with the Village of Green Island and the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), were jointly awarded funding under the Fiscal Year 2022 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The project has a fixed budget of $1,288,000 for consultant services. The Transportation Council will administer the contract on behalf of the Cities of Albany, Saratoga Springs, Troy, and Watervliet, the Village of Green Island and NYSDOT. These municipalities and NYSDOT Region 1 will jointly administer the project with the Transportation Council. We would like to see this study completed within 15 calendar months from the date of contract execution.
Sandra Misiewicz will serve as the project manager and will be the primary contact for technical and administration questions. Contact Latanya Sellie for a complete copy of the REI. Both Sandra and Latanya can be reached by calling 518-458-2161 or emailing info@capitalmpo.org.
Proposals are due to Sandra Misiewicz at 5:00 PM EST on Friday, October 27, 2023 via email to info@capitalmpo.org or on a USB flash drive to the Capital Region Transportation Council, 1 Park Place, Suite 101, Albany, NY 12205. Paper submissions will not be accepted.
Submission Due: October 27, 2023
Contract Term: Fifteen Months
Contact: Sandra Misiewicz, Executive Director
Capital Region Transportation Council
1 Park Place, Suite 101
Albany, NY 12205-2676
518-458-2161
info@capitalmpo.org
Jobs
Job Opening: Transportation Planner (specializing in Sustainable Transportation Planning)
Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council)
Description
The Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for New York’s Capital Region based in Albany, New York. The Transportation Council works with State, regional, and local government partners to plan for and implement a safe, resilient, and modern transportation system. We are seeking a transportation planner, specializing in sustainable transportation planning, to support the development and implementation of the region’s Metropolitan Transportation Plan, development of a Carbon Reduction Strategy, and implementation of Clean Cities programs. Clean Cities is a US Department of Energy program with a network of coalitions that provide educational and networking opportunities on alternative fuels, advanced vehicle technologies and alternative fuel vehicles. The Transportation Council hosts the Capital District Clean Communities Coalition. The transportation planner will be supervised by the Executive Director and senior staff and is expected to work in a team environment, capable of managing multiple tasks concurrently. The transportation planner will spend a minimum of 50% of work time on Clean Cities initiatives. Ideal candidates are excellent communicators, self-starters, motivators, and leaders.
Minimum Qualifications
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Master’s degree in transportation planning, environmental planning, urban and regional planning, environmental policy, public policy, geography, public administration, or in a closely related degree field; OR
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Bachelor’s degree transportation planning, environmental planning, urban and regional planning, environmental policy, public policy, geography, public administration, or in a closely related degree field with two (2) years of experience in sustainable transportation planning; OR
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An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined above.
Relevant Skills
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Strong understating of sustainable transportation principles and best practices.
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A functional understanding of technical issues related to alternative fuels and alternative fuel technologies (e.g., AFVs, idle reduction, energy efficiency, etc.) is a plus.
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Strong technical, written and presentation skills. A writing sample is required.
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Strong organizational skills.
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Proficiency in the use of GIS, graphic design software and analytic tools is a plus.
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Must be experienced with Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite products.
Responsibilities
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Implementing the Clean Cities work plan (this task will comprise 50% of work time) including:
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Collaborating with relevant government agencies to help them understand how alternative fuel and energy efficient transportation technology can support agency goals.
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Evaluating applicability and implications of various federal, state, and local laws and other regulatory or policy activities on the Capital District Clean Communities Coalition’s current operations and future activities.
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Educating the public to promote fuel-efficiency practices and influence current driver trends.
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Motivating coalition members to attend regular meetings and participate in steering committees and working groups (stakeholders may include city, county, state, and federal government fleets; private fleets; utility fleets; businesses; trade associations; nonprofit organizations; and schools)
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Supporting the development of major Transportation Council planning products.
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Assisting with public participation activities.
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Organizing workshops, webinars, and related events on sustainable transportation planning topics.
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Conducting research, data gathering and analysis.
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Drafting technical memos and assisting with the preparation of planning documents including text, tables, and graphs.
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Supporting senior staff in managing consultant led planning activities including developing project scopes of work, reviewing consultant proposals, and reviewing consultant developed products.
Benefits
Transportation Council employees participate in the New York State and Local Retirement System and receive fringe benefits similar to state employees including medical and dental insurance as well as vacation, personal, and sick leave.
Salary range begins at $63,110.
The Transportation Council is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Send cover letter and resume by November 3, 2023, to:
Sandy Misiewicz, AICP
Executive Director
Capital Regional Transportation Council
1 Park Place, Suite 101, Albany, New York 12205
or email info@capitalmpo.org
IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITY
GIS Technician
Grade 12
Orange County Government Department of Planning
The Orange County Department of Planning is now accepting applications to fill the position of GIS Technician. This position is allocated in the Competitive Class. The nature of the appointment is provisional pending outcome of the Civil Service Examination Process. Civil Service Examination will be announced at a later date.
This work involves responsibility for performance of technical work related to geographical information systems including collecting and reviewing source data, updating and maintaining central GIS database, and assisting in the completion of various GIS mapping in support of County and municipal needs and services. The work involves the use of multiple GIS software programs in performing tasks. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level official in accordance with established policies and procedures with latitude for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. Does related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:
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Possession of a Bachelor's Degree, or higher, in Urban, Regional or Municipal Planning, Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Cartography or related field; OR
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Completion of sixty (60) and two (2) years experience developing and maintaining geographical information systems.
Note: Your degree or credits must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree or credits were awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION IS A REQUIREMENT FOR PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
STARTING SALARY: New Employees - $28.8449; $52,497.72 annually
County Employees - As per CSEA contract for Grade 12
SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO:
Orange County Planning Department
124 Main Street
Goshen, NY 10924
ATTN: Ellen Russell
EMAIL: erussell@orangecountygov.com
Open announcement until position is filled
Employment applications can be downloaded from Orange County’s website. Please visit www.orangecountygov.com and follow the link to the Department of Human Resources page.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
www.orangecountygov.com
Planner
Orange County Government
Department of Planning
Applications are now being accepted by the Department of Planning to fill a Planner vacancy. The Department of Planning is the host agency for the Orange County Transportation Council (OCTC), which is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Orange County. The Planner in this position will primarily be assigned to the OCTC work program. The nature of the appointment is temporary substitute. Once the permanent holder attains status in another position, this position will become provisional pending outcome of Civil Service exam. Civil Service Exam is required for permanent appointment (exam date to be announced at a later date).
The work involves responsibility for assisting in the administration of OCTC programs and contributing to the preparation of studies, surveys and special planning projects as administered through the Orange County Department of Planning and OCTC. The Planner in this position will have the opportunity to contribute to the Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) development. The work is carried out in accordance with established policies and procedures and involves the performance of a variety of planning activities. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Commissioner of Planning with latitude for independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. As incumbents gain planning work experience, supervision may be exercised over assigned staff. Does related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:
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Possession of a Master’s degree in Community, Regional, Urban or City Planning; OR
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Possession of a Master’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Government, Historic Preservation, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration or related field and six (6) months of experience in municipal, county or regional planning; OR
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Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Community, Regional, Urban or City Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Government, Historic Preservation, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration or related field and two (2) years of experience in municipal, county or regional planning; OR
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One (1) year of experience as a Planner Trainee in the Orange County Department of Planning.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS PREFERED: Demonstrated understanding of multimodal transportation planning; Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills; Strong attention to detail; Proficient in ArcGIS, Adobe InDesign and Illustrator, and Microsoft Office; Demonstrated time management & organizational skills; Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills; Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines; Adapts well to changes; Demonstrated success working with teams and coalitions, and working with diverse stakeholders. Preference to AICP certification.
Note: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION IS A REQUIREMENT FOR PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
2023 STARTING SALARY: $33.3176 per hour; $60,638.03 annually
SUBMIT RESUME AND APPLICATION TO:
Orange County Planning Department
124 Main Street
Goshen, NY 10924
ATTN: Ellen Russell
EMAIL: erussell@orangecountygov.com
Open announcement until position is filled.
Employment applications can be downloaded from Orange County’s website. Please visit www.orangecountygov.com and follow the link to the Department of Human Resources page.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
www.orangecountygov.com
Principal Planner
Orange County Government
Department of Planning
Applications are being accepted for the position of Principal Planner. The nature of this appointment is provisional pending outcome of a Civil Service Examination.
This supervisory position is responsible for specialized professional and technical work related to municipal, community, county, and regional transportation planning, especially as it relates to the federally mandated allocation of federal transportation and capital funds under the auspices of the Orange County Transportation Council, which is the Metropolitan Planning Organization for Orange County (MPO). Work is performed under the supervision of the Commissioner of Planning with latitude allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out transportation planning activities. Supervision is exercised over subordinate professional, technical and clerical personnel. Does related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:
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Possession of a Master's Degree in Transportation Planning, Planning or closely related field and four (4) years of experience where the primary function of the position was Regional, County, Municipal or Transportation planning activities, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity in the field of transportation planning; OR
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Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Transportation Planning, Planning or closely related field and six (6) years of experience as outlined in (A) above, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity in the field of transportation planning.
2023 Starting Salary: County Employees – According to CSEA contract for Grade 18
New Employees – Grade 18, Step 02 - $45.8473/hr.; $83,442.09 annually.
Competitive benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, long term disability insurance, and NYS Retirement.
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION IS A REQUIREMENT FOR PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
SUBMIT RESUME AND APPLICATION TO:
Commissioner of Planning
Orange County Department of Planning
124 Main Street Goshen, NY 10924
Or via email to:
erussell@orangecountygov.com
Open announcement until position is filled
Employment applications can be downloaded from Orange County’s website. Please visit www.orangecountygov.com and follow the link to the Department of Human Resources page.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
www.orangecountygov.com
Genesee Transportation Council (GTC)
Program Manager - Active Transportation (Full-Time, Non-Exempt)
JOB SUMMARY:
The Program Manager – Active Transportation is responsible for overseeing all Pedestrian, Bicycling, and Public Transportation Planning for the Genesee Transportation Council (GTC). GTC is the federally required Metropolitan Planning Organization for the nine-county Genesee-Finger Lakes Region, which includes the Rochester, New York metropolitan area and is comprised of Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates Counties. The Region is home to 1.2 million residents with nearly 30,000 establishments within its borders that provide 545,000 jobs. The surface transportation system includes approximately 27,000 federal-aid eligible lane miles, 1,600 bridges, public transit services in all nine counties, extensive deployment of Intelligent Transportation Systems, 340 miles of multi-use trails, and two Class I and several short line railroads.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Participate in the development of transportation plans and policies at the regional and community level to address place-making and pedestrian, bicycle, and public transportation access.
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Ensure that pedestrian, bicycle, and public transportation concerns are fully considered within the context of the Long-Range Transportation Plan.
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Represent GTC with community groups, partner agencies, and local project sponsors.
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Review and comment on project development activities to ensure positive outcomes for active transportation uses.
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Maintain the Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan for the region. As a follow-on activity to Coordinated Plan maintenance and authorship, serve as a representative of the agency to regional mobility management entities and their associated mobility management enhancement initiatives.
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Participate in the evaluation and selection of projects under the Transportation Alternatives Program, the FTA Section 5310 program, and other funding opportunities relevant to Active Transportation.
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Ensure that programs and projects address all ages, abilities, incomes and equitably serve all people and neighborhoods throughout the region.
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Advance an active transportation program that meets the Region’s mobility, environmental, and public health goals and supports the economy.
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Identify trends and best practices to develop new initiatives and projects that are integrated with and support other regional programs and policies.
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Provide subject matter expertise with regard to pedestrian, bicycle, and public transportation.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
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Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Geography, or Public Administration or related field, plus a minimum of 7 years professional experience
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Master’s Degree in related field plus a minimum of 5 years professional experience.
Reports to: Executive Director - GTC
Supervises: Periodically supervises student interns for select projects.
Wage: $35.00/hr - $38.00/hr (depending on experience)
Click Here For Full Job Description PDF: GTC Program Manager - Active Transportation
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Ithaca Electric Transportation Access Project Manager
Tompkins-Consolidated Area Transit
Full-Time, Benefits-Eligible
$70,000/year
Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance (many of these 100% employer paid); paid time off; and 401(k) with generous employer contribution.
Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit, Inc. (TCAT) is searching for an experienced project manager with a passion for issues related to clean transportation and equity to take leadership of the Ithaca Electric Transportation Access project. The primary objective of the Ithaca Electric Transportation Access project is to increase access to clean electric transportation options for all households in Ithaca and Tompkins County, with priority on assuring equitable delivery to low income and transportation disadvantaged households. The clean electric transportation options will include, but are not limited to, bus, bike, car share, and on-demand alternative transportation options. Through partnership with several community-based organizations, this project aims to bolster existing transportation services and implement several innovative new services to address needs within these communities.
The successful candidate will be someone who is looking forward to taking on their next challenge and who has a proven track record of successfully completing projects. This person will possess strong interpersonal skills to establish positive and productive professional relationships as needed to enhance project outcomes and efficacy, the ability to work successfully with a wide range of stakeholders, and a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
Essential Functions:
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Develop project timelines, delegate tasks and monitor progress of the project
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Coordinate with the Procurement Manager to ensure compliance with Federal, State and local regulations that are associated with the NYSERDA Clean Transportation grant
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Coordinate with IT department to ensure compatibility with current systems
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Coordinate with sub-contractors, outside contractors and vendors to clarify and track specific requests for products and services pursuant to the project goals
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Coordinate and facilitate meetings with sub-contractors, TCAT staff, outside vendors, and other relevant stakeholders to discuss project updates
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Remain abreast of best practices, trends and technologies in the transit industry, and in the transportation industry in general
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Communicate with key stakeholders and sub-contractors to ensure quality control measures are implemented and that project objectives are met
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Prepare and present reports to TCAT senior management, the TCAT Board of Directors, sub-contractor representatives, and NYSERDA representatives
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Lead project from requirements definition through deployment, identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimations, and project implementation plans, including risk mitigation
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Coordinate internal and external resources, ensuring project remains within scope, schedule, and defined budget, in collaboration with project staff from sub-contractors and NYSERDA representatives
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Analyze project progress and, when necessary, adapt scope, timelines, and costs to ensure that project team adheres to project requirements
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Establish and maintain relationships with appropriate stakeholders, providing day-to-day contact on project status and changes
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Monitor and assign resources appropriately to streamline project efficiency and maximize deliverable outputs
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Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels as needed—escalating issues as necessary based on project work plans
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree in urban planning or related field and four (4) years of project coordination encompassing project planning & development, procurement and contract management; advanced degree preferred
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Experience in the transit industry preferred
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Experience in the clean transportation space and a passion for issues related to clean transportation and equity preferred
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Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
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Proven ability to proactively manage projects, anticipate issues, and minimize impacts on quality, budget, and schedule in order to drive projects to a successful conclusion in a collaborative manner
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation and presentation of reports to stakeholders
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Proven ability to document, communicate and disseminate information in a timely manner.
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Ability to build and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
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Proficiency with project management software tools and Microsoft Office Suite
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Proven success working with all levels of management