Senior Transportation Planning Analyst Supervisor

Title: Senior Transportation Planning Analyst Supervisor State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist III Hiring Range: $87,841 - $142,741 Pay Band: 6 Agency: VA Dept of Transportation Location: Hampton Roads District Office Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties Provide supervision, technical direction and policy interpretation on major transportation planning studies, such as environmental studies, corridor studies, etc. Ensure team performance of professional level multimodal transportation planning. Serve as VDOT's liaison with local jurisdictions and transportation agencies on transportation issues. Ensure competent staff support for planning programs and studies such as regional, bicycle and pedestrian programs, and regional or local technical committees. Core responsibilities for job & position Liaison and Planning Studies Represent VDOT at technical or public meetings or committees and serve as liaison with local public transit funding agencies. Facilitate coordination among district staff and transit agencies and coordinate with local jurisdictions and Central Office on technical and policy levels regarding non-motorized planning efforts. Attend commission, board and committee meetings to gain understanding and provide reports on relevant issues to VDOT management. Program Management Serve as district lead and focal point spokesperson for intermodal connectivity and multimodalism with local jurisdictions and transportation agencies on various transportation projects and improvements. Manage development, coordination and implementation of District Travel Demand measures in coordination with regional Commuter Connections and other VDOT disciplines. Coordinate with District Multimodal Liaison on traffic mitigation programs developed for mega projects. Work with MPO staff on the implementation of Commuter Connection ridesharing programs. Support Bicycle and Pedestrian Program or similar Planning Programs Assist transit agencies, local providers and jurisdictional staff with intermodal connectivity issues for bicyclists and pedestrians. Develop bike and pedestrian safety information and provide to citizens and advocacy groups. Manage database programs and promotional or safety outreach efforts and serve as the focal point for questions related to bicycle and pedestrian accommodations as well as ADA compliance. Required skills for job & position • Knowledge of transportation planning to include federal, state and local planning and land use regulations, procedures and policies. • Skill and ability to interact and communicate effectively orally and in writing with employees, citizens and government officials. • Ability to focus individuals and teams on goal-oriented solutions. • Ability to organize and analyze transportation data. • Ability to plan, prioritize, coordinate and complete multiple assignments within scheduled timeframes. • Ability to accurately identify and evaluate complex issues and to clearly communicate findings verbally and in writing. • Skill in the use of computers and software applications. • Ability to follow oral and written instructions. • Knowledge of federal and state mandated transportation planning requirements along with demonstrated experience in their implementation. • Knowledge of metropolitan planning requirements and accepted transportation planning practices. • Ability to manage financial resources. • Ability to work with diverse groups, including technical staff, elected officials and citizens. • Ability to apply transportation planning principles and practices to a variety of complex projects. • Skill and ability to interact and communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse groups, including technical and non-technical staff, citizens and government officials. • Ability to interpret and implement a variety of agency, state and federal laws, regulations, rules and policies. • Knowledge of project management techniques and personnel management practices. • Knowledge of project management techniques. • Ability to supervise, lead and coach others. • Knowledge of state and federal regulations governing the transportation planning process, highway programs, policies and procedures. Minimum Qualifications • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences. • Ability to supervise the work of others. • Skill in the use of computers and software applications. • Ability to follow oral and written instructions. • Experience interpreting, implementing a variety of employer, state and federal laws, regulations, rules and policies. • Ability to interpret and comment upon highway construction plans. • Knowledge of metropolitan planning requirements and accepted transportation planning practices. • Knowledge of project management techniques and personnel management practices. • Knowledge of federal and state mandated transportation planning requirements along with demonstrated experience in their implementation. • Ability to work with diverse groups, including technical staff, elected officials and citizens. Additional Considerations • Experience with interagency cooperation, coordination and program or project management. • A combination of training, experience, or education in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning or related field desired. • Experience in transportation planning and supervision. Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. A driver's license valid in Virginia. References, work history, and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Contact Information Name: Jennifer Bott Phone: 757-956-3294 Email: jennifer.bottvdot.virginia.gov In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019. Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.