This position is located in the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), Project Delivery Administration, Transit Delivery Division (TDD). The Division monitors, plans, and evaluates public transportation programs for District residents, visitors, and workers. One of the Division's primary functions is to support all District local transit rules, regulations, guidelines, and policies. This includes collection and preparation of technical material, consideration of major policy, budgetary, and service-delivery issues, monitoring and evaluating fares, routes and service levels for rail and bus systems.
The incumbent is responsible for developing communications materials, public and stakeholder outreach strategies, data collection, analysis, and planning support for projects to improve bus speeds and reliability. The incumbent provides communications, outreach, and technical support for all phases of transportation planning and traffic engineering, operations, roadway design and management as related to coordination, advocacy, and implementation of transit improvement strategies. The incumbent will develop presentations, graphics, maps, analysis of transportation and transit data, website updates, and written summaries of existing conditions related to project development studies to improve transit service efficiency and route performance.
This position develops materials on transit projects for public review. Works closely with other Transit Planners to discuss projects from inception to close-out, ensuring full understanding to aide with material development. Will coordinate with other divisions on materials and plans to ensure they provide a safe and efficient transit system for users. The incumbent will review alternatives for the efficient use of transit services with clarity and understanding. Will advocate for recommendations to include accommodations for bicycles (e.g., protected bicycle lanes) and pedestrians along transit corridors. This position will review data collected by WMATA or other transit operator on speed, reliability, and ridership trends to inform methods to present to the public. Will analyze recommendations to transit problems as identified by ANCs, Council staff, community groups, technical staff, and elected officials. The incumbent will attend meeting, seminars, and professional conferences relating to transit systems planning. Will also attend evening and weekend meetings, as necessary to coordinate city-wide transit planning with the public. The incumbent will make presentations to explain transportation policies and plans, using PowerPoint software, maps, charts, and other visual methods.
WORKING CONDITIONS / ENVIRONMENT
Most of the work is in an office setting but will require field site visits. The work is primarily sedentary, requiring no special physical demands.
Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, or other fields related to the position.
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This position requires at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression. Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position and has equipped the person with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Which includes experience with managing multidisciplinary and multimodal urban projects with State, local, or municipal DOT. Proficiency in the development of presentation materials, charts, and graphics to address transit issues. Knowledge of multidisciplinary and multimodal urban projects with State, local, or municipal DOT experience. Knowledge of collaborative efforts with transit agencies to assess service operations and formulate recommendations. Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite efficiently and possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
Bachelor's degree in urban/community planning, civil engineering, transportation planning, or transportation engineering is preferred.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS
Tour of Duty: Varies
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-2101-11
Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential.
Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not representative by a bargaining unit.
Number of Positions: 4
Salary: $62,751- $70,818; Term Appointment - Not to exceed 12 months
Emergency Designation: This position has been designated as an emergency employee position under the provisions of District Personnel Manual, Chapter 12. As such, your services may be required in emergency situations to perform crucial duties, i.e., snow removal, debris removal, transportation, shelter operation, food distribution, and communications. These duties may be performed when the government is closed or when most employees are dismissed early. Employees are required to work rotating shifts, to include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Employees are considered emergency personnel and are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and will be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:
DDOT is an employer of choice for any job seeker who has passion, energy, and enthusiasm about our city. Employee benefits include:
- Health and life insurance benefits and retirement benefits (More information about these benefits is available on the D.C. Department of Human Resources (DCHR) website at www.dchr.dc.gov.)
- Complimentary Capital BikeShare Membership
- Continued professional development, and professional growth through d.University, the in-house training available for all DDOT employees
- Flexible work schedule (team and role dependent)
- Employer assisted housing loan program, providing payment and/or closing cost financing for first-time home buyers (restrictions apply).
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
The Government of the District of Columbia values the safety of our employees, our residents, and our visitors. In support of these values, if you are selected for this job you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except when vaccination is not medically advised or violates your sincerely held religious beliefs. If you are invited to join our team, you must submit proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to your initial HR representative, or you must request an exemption from your representative. New employees must either provide proof of vaccination or be granted a medical or religious exemption before working with the Government of the District of Columbia.
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
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