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This position is responsible for overseeing statewide planning initiatives/tasks and providing technical assistance with regards to multimodal transportation planning and programming to various internal and external stakeholders throughout the state. Specific areas of responsibility are management of statewide programs and projects, assisting with planning initiatives, programmatic guidance development, coordination with internal and external partners, and implementation of activities relative to federal and state planning programs, initiatives, requirements, and policies. Key responsibilities may include: leading statewide planning tasks and studies, supporting strategic planning efforts, management and/or conducting special statewide and regional studies, conducting technical research projects, creation of planning and project development best practices, assisting staff in strategic prioritization and federal funding processes, leading public outreach efforts. This position may also be asked to lead research, policy implementation, and related tasks; ensure the Division is meeting federal and state programmatic requirements; ensure the Division is on target to meet other metrics identified by the Division; provide guidance to other business units in NCDOT; and describe the work of the Division in public presentations. This employee works under the supervision of the Statewide Planning and Programming Manager in the Planning and Programming Section.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• In-depth knowledge of multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian and transit planning principles, techniques, and procedures and their interrelationship
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of Federal and State laws, guidelines and funding programs related to multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian and public transportation infrastructure and systems
• Demonstrated ability to concurrently manage multiple planning and research projects and studies
• Demonstrated ability to direct, organize and oversee the activities of consultants and research partners
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and oral formats and establish and maintain effective working relationships with a range of state, federal and/or local officials

The Policy, Planning and Research (PPR) Bureau of the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) has an exciting opportunity to work as a Transportation Planning Coordinator in a progressive, creative, transportation planning group that encourages innovation, with an excellent work life balance and opportunities for professional development and growth.

As a member of the Policy and Planning team, you’ll have the opportunity to help shape the future of transportation in Vermont. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across all five divisions of the Agency, and other state agencies, regional, municipal, and international partners to create and evaluate policy options and prepare planning documents that inform Agency investments, activities, and legislation. The Policy and Planning team is respected as VTrans’ catalyst of change where innovative transportation studies, policies, and processes are imagined, incubated, and take form, before being implemented within the Agency and across Vermont.

In this role, you will be working with leadership and colleagues with a focus on:

• Relationship building and management within the agency and with external partners; this specific role will focus on a longstanding, collaborative relationship with the state’s eleven regional planning commissions; duties may also extend to participating in interagency policy initiatives and discussions, providing legislative testimony, and liaising with municipalities on behalf of VTrans.
• Creating, overseeing, and administering transportation planning grant programs and strategic initiatives; this will involve creative problem solving and working closely with Agency staff to execute, review and manage consultants, grant agreements and contracts.
• Preparing and managing transportation planning projects and special studies pertaining to highway, rail, air, bicycle and pedestrian, land use, climate, energy and environment, resilience, public transportation, rail trails, and freight; note this may involve either your own work or the management of consultants executing this work.

At VTrans, you’ll be working in a collaborative, creative, and social environment with a strong emphasis on work life balance. Remote/hybrid/telework options are available and encouraged. Most importantly, you’ll be living in Vermont, which boasts an endless list of amenities including access to all season outdoor activities, a progressive, inviting civic culture, and proximity to many of the US and Canada’s most dynamic cities including Montreal, Boston, and New York.

This position is being recruited at multiple levels.

• AOT Planning Coordinator I (Job Req #48794) – https://careers.vermont.gov/job/Barre-AOT-Planning-Coordinator-I-VT/1100289300/
• AOT Planning Coordinator II (Job Req #48792) – https://careers.vermont.gov/job/Barre-AOT-Planning-Coordinator-II-VT/1100289200/

Please feel free to reach out to Matthew Arancio at matthew.arancio@vermont.gov with any additional questions. Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Application Deadline Date: 12/07/2023.

Are you passionate about well-planned development in Wake County, NC that promotes vibrant, mixed-use, walkable communities?

Are you an advocate for diverse housing choices, transportation options, access to clean and adequate drinking water and for local solutions to solve the global climate crisis?

Are you the next Executive Director of WakeUP Wake County?

Why?
WakeUP Wake County promotes good growth planning and sustainable, healthy communities through education, advocacy, and civic engagement, climate change and advancing a higher quality of life for all. WakeUP Wake County is working to create an economically and environmentally sustainable region for future generations. They are now seeking their next Executive Director to join their compassionate and dedicated team to help achieve and grow their strategic vision.

What will you do as WakeUP Wake County’s next Executive Director?
This experienced nonprofit Executive Director will work with the board and staff to implement WakeUP Wake County’s three-year strategic plan created earlier this year. In addition to serving as the face of the organization, attending public meetings and fundraising, the Executive Director will plan, organize, and direct the organization’s governance, advocacy, fiscal management, communications, and operations.

Responsibilities Include:

– Regular attendance at community meetings, events, and facilities. Candidates should expect a moderate number of nights and weekend events and meetings.
– Work closely with the Board of Directors to energize and engage their involvement in policy decisions, fundraising, and visibility of the organization.
– Ensure sound fiscal management practices through budget tracking, billing, and projecting cash flow.
– Educate and be a strong advocate with county, municipal, state, federal elected officials, and staff on growth policies.
– Serve as a catalyst for grassroots advocacy to engage citizens in timely policy actions and help to maintain and grow citizen actions within and outside of the organization.
– Communicate with local media on timely relevant planning and development issues.
– Guide internal research and synthesis activities that lead to recommended policy frameworks and strategies that would further the organization’s vision and goals.
– In partnership with the Director of Development, lead fundraising efforts including grant writing, individual, planned gifts, and other revenue sources.
– Motivate, evaluate, and hire staff.
– Maintain effective working relationships with volunteers and other local partner organizations.

Why WakeUP Wake County?
WakeUP Wake County is a 501(c)3 non-profit, non-partisan advocacy organization that leads public engagement on housing, transportation, climate change, and other land use issues in Wake County. WakeUP began as a grassroots collective in 2006, born out of concern for the challenges of rapid growth and development. Since then, WakeUP has become the leading voice representing citizens in land use and development issues that influence and are influenced by climate, transportation, clean water, and housing, taking the long-term view on regional needs. WakeUP is uniquely positioned to enact change in one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States.

Want to know more? Visit WakeUP Wake County – Speaking UP for a better tomorrow.

Key lived experiences, attributes, and skillsets sought in the Executive Director
– A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college, with a major in environmental science, natural sciences, political science, humanities, urban planning, or public policy.
– Three years experience leading or in a senior level role with a nonprofit organization, political campaigns, community organizing, nonprofit management, environmental policy, or economic development.
– Dynamic, visionary, high-level strategic thinking, and planning. Ability to envision and convey the organization’s strategic future to the staff, board, volunteers, and donors.
– Familiarity with transportation planning, affordable housing policy, community relations, climate change policy, land use policies, and government relations.
– Track record of fundraising and donor relations.
– Experience collaborating with grassroots organizations, community members, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
– Strong social media, writing skills and ability to speak confidently in public forums.
– High level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward completing assignments efficiently.
– Organized and detail-oriented, ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines and work independently and as part of a team.

Think you are the next WakeUP Wake County Executive Director?
To apply, click on the link to the WakeUP Wake County Executive Director position profile at ArmstrongMcGuire.com/jobs. You will see instructions for uploading your compelling cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and professional references. Please provide all requested information to be considered. In case of any technical problems, contact talent@armstrongmcguire.com. No phone calls, please, and no applications will be accepted by email or directly from third-party posting sites.

Salary and Benefits
Salary is commensurate with the requirements of the position and is in the $70,000 to $80,000 range and includes a stipend for medical benefits. Benefits include accrued vacation and sick time of 8 paid holidays plus the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day. In addition, the Executive Director receives a cell phone stipend, mileage reimbursement and travel expenses.

WakeUP Wake County is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity in the workplace. Our organization considers applicants equally of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, or prior record of arrest or conviction. We seek a workplace that reflects and respects the full range of the nation and state’s diversity.

Review of candidates will continue until the position is filled.

As an intern for the Bus Rapid Transit Operations/Operations Planning Unit, you will have the opportunity to develop and implement operational improvements and initiatives that support effective and efficient transit service throughout the region. You will work very closely with field operations staff, including Street Operations and Transit Control Center, to develop innovative operational strategies from observations and input collected directly from the field. You and the team are responsible for implementing and activating new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects from construction to revenue service, collaborating closely with each corridor project team and other internal departments.

You will focus specifically on BRT implementation and activation efforts for projects that are currently under-construction and/or operational, by (1) managing internal database for existing bus stops affected by BRT construction, and (2) assisting field operations staff with developing and communicating detours and temporary layovers during different stages of project implementation.

Apply online at:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/metrocouncil/jobs/4261520/2024-intern-operations-planning-intern.

SUMMARY
The Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Planner serves DPS students by collecting and analyzing spatial information to inform operational decision making, trip planning for students and families, and infrastructure improvements that benefit Durham’s school-aged population. Safe Routes to School programs remove barriers to walking and biking to school by making it a safer, more appealing option and encouraging a healthy, active lifestyle from a young age through the teen years.

This position does not require previous experience with Safe Routes to School programs, but the successful applicant will have a working knowledge of supportive infrastructure and the technical tools that can be used to inventory these facilities. The successful applicant will also comprehend how active school travel relates to student safety, health, academic achievement, and school-community relationships. A guiding principle of this work is to enhance the equity of school travel.

For more information, please see the Durham Public School Board of Education resolution in support of Safe Routes to School: https://go.boarddocs.com/nc/dpsnc/Board.nsf/vpublic?open#.
NOTE: This is a grant funded position that may not extend past two years.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
The duties below are representative of the work that will be required of the chosen applicant, but a final list of duties will be based upon a collaboratively developed work plan and the strengths of the chosen applicant.

• Inventory transportation facilities, identify facility gaps or conditions not suitable for independent youth mobility, and develop school facility improvements particularly related to pedestrian access, public transit connections, transportation safety, and bicycle parking.
• Work as part of a team to document common walking/biking routes and transit access based on school community input, desktop review, and consultation with city, county, and state partners.
• Create, disseminate, and update school travel maps.
• Facilitate the collection of student travel data and analyze for trends, programming impacts, and prioritizing projects.
• Maintain positive working relationships with school staff, students, and caregivers to promote project initiatives.

Administrative Coordination

• Coordinate with local government partners.
• May act as point of contact for consultants and part-time staff, including interns.
• Monitor program budget and draft grant reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
An equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the duties of the job.

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in planning, engineering, or geography.

Knowledge and Abilities
The successful applicant will have a working knowledge of the principles of design for pedestrian and bicyclist safety. Must be able to collect, organize, and analyze quantitative data and spatial data. Familiarity with transportation planning and safety research is preferred. Experience with Microsoft Office and Google platforms.

SUMMARY

The Safe Routes to School Educator serves DPS students by fostering a community culture for walking, biking, and transit through educational initiatives, community outreach, and related special projects.

Safe Routes to School programs remove barriers to walking and biking to school by making it a safer, more appealing option and encouraging a healthy, active lifestyle from a young age through the teen years.

Serves as the primary contact for Safe Routes to School (SRTS) activities that involve curriculum integration, community outreach and education, and youth engagement. This position will lead an effort within their first year to listen and learn from students, staff, and community partners about the ways that SRTS aligns with the educational and personal interests of middle and high-school aged youth and use this information to define the activities that Durham SRTS will offer for older youth. This position will also take a leading role in evaluation efforts for the district’s expanding SRTS efforts.

This position does not require previous experience with transportation planning or school travel, but the successful applicant will have some experience with community engagement and education and an understanding of how active school travel relates to student safety, health, academic achievement, and school-community relationships. A guiding principle of this work is to enhance the equity of school travel.

For more information, please see the Durham Public School Board of Education resolution in support of Safe Routes to School: https://go.boarddocs.com/nc/dpsnc/Board.nsf/vpublic?open#.

NOTE: This is a grant funded position that may not extend past two years.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

The duties below are representative of the work that will be required of the chosen applicant, but a final list of duties will be based upon a collaboratively developed work plan and the strengths of the chosen applicant.

Education

• Work with educators and curriculum & instruction staff to develop content (i.e., project-based learning) for in-school or after-school activity focused on the connections between bicycle and pedestrian safety, health, and environment.
• Coordinate and lead student sessions on environmental assessments and “train the trainer” walk audits.
• Act as an advisor and resource for students and family trip planning for active school travel.

Communication

• Work with the DPS Exceptional Children department to facilitate the adaptation of programs and activities as needed to ensure that all students can participate.
• Create and maintain content for webpages, presentations, and social media.
• Maintain positive working relationships with school staff, students, and caregivers to promote project initiatives.

Evaluation – Data Collection and Presentation

• Initiate the collection of parent survey data at the school and/or district level.
• Proactively collect and communicate qualitative data.

Administrative Coordination

• Coordinate with community partners on grant-related activities, including planning and outreach related to bi-annual walk, bike, and roll to school events.
• May act as point of contact for consultants and part-time staff, including interns.
• Monitor program budget and draft grant reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
An equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the duties of the job.

Education and Experience
High school diploma and at least three years of professional experience working with students, schools, or community groups. Experience with planning, youth engagement, or teaching is preferred.

Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of school systems, transportation planning, and group facilitation strategies preferred. The successful applicant will have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google platforms. They will have the ability to plan and execute community and youth engagement activities while maintaining a high degree of professionalism. Must be able to plan and coordinate multiple ongoing projects.

The primary focus of this position is to lead planning an analysis of regional transit policy issues. Example issues include WMATA funding and service planning, bus network redesign and related policy, the future of local transit systems, transit parking policies, and paratransit planning. This position will be in the front seat on key regional policy issues like WMATA’s current and future fiscal challenges and how transit can grow over time to meet the state and region’s environmental, equity and economic development goals.

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This position leads the development of transportation plans and projects for Durham County and participates in regional transportation planning organizations.

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

Leads the development of Durham County transportation plans and policies. Participates in the project scope, methodology, deliverables, and recommendations.
Oversight and coordination of consultants, the procurement process, and negotiation of contracts; monitors budgets and deliverables.
Serves as the liaison to the public, stakeholder organizations, and governing boards.
Conducts public engagement, develops, and maintains public accountability websites, materials, and reports.
Participates in regional transportation planning organizations and County Transit Plan governance processes.
Collaborates with federal, state, regional, and local staff in regional decision-making bodies. Research and review data, plans, and studies in making judgements on transportation plans and budgets that advance Durham County’s priorities.
Provides oversight, budget, and grants management for Durham County ACCESS services.
Reviews and pays invoices; prepares grant applications and manages reimbursement processes for federal, NCDOT and GoTriangle grant funding.
Serves as a County resource for transportation, researching and developing internal policies.
Collaborates with Durham County Transit Plan governance partners in developing transit policies, budgets, reports, plans, and public engagement materials.
Performs related tasks as required.