NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Director of Planning
Riverside, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$133K/yr - $220K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Director of Planning for the Riverside Transit Agency. The Director will lead and coordinate planning activities, project development, and grant-funded programs to achieve the Agency's goals while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
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Responsibilities
Develops projects and identifies programs, policies and funding strategies to deliver them, including grant funding, Public/Public and Public Private Partnerships (PPP)
Prepares grant applications, reports, and amendments according to required formats and submits to applicable funding agency
Prepares reports, policies and documents to ensure the Agency complies with the various rules and regulations that are the conditions of receiving the grant funding
Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of reporting data used in the planning process, including data utilized forShort Range Transit Plans (SRTP), the Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy, and Transit Improvement Plans (TIPs)
Responsible for leading and conducting significant planning projects and studies such as strategic plans, short and long range service plans, zero emission bus deployment plans and various other planning projects as needed
Acts as Agency’s liaison to federal, state, and local planning, programming and funding agencies
Works with private and public agencies such as member cities, Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC), Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG), Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), school districts, private businesses, developers, etc., to accomplish the objectives of the Agency
Leads and coordinates plans, programs and projects between JPA members, local and regional transit providers and other governments
Represents Agency at various public meetings as required
Responds to requests and gives presentations to the Board of Directors, general public, various advisory groups and other local, state, and federal agencies as required
Prepares Planning Department budget and assists with the Agency budget preparation and the development of funding strategies
Leads the development of the annual service plan and the annual Short-Range Transit Plan (SRTP)
Leads the analysis and evaluation of operational and financial data to assess transit service performance
Leads the development of recommendations to best match transit service supply and demand and optimize the transit network to maximize ridership within the operational and financial constraints and goals of the Agency. This includes design of route and/or schedule and stop changes systemwide for incorporation into Agency plans and budgets
Responsible for coordinating agency-wide implementation of three service changes per year (plus any special changes as required), for both directly operated and contracted services, including schedule changes, route changes, the associated optimum vehicle and operator scheduling and rostering, and the production of all required documentation to support the coach operator bidding and daily operations and fleet maintenance functions, as well as coordination with Marketing for the dissemination of relevant information to staff, riders, and the community. Must also coordinate the provision of GTFS file and ITS database for each service change from the ITS vendor. General HASTUS experience desired
Directs the analysis of bus stop and mobility hub (and associated amenities) placement, usage and operations in accordance with the Bus Stop Amenities Strategic Plan and the Bus Stop Design Guidelines Manual. Develops plans for a safe, efficient, and effective network of bus stops across the Agency’s service area
Oversees the review of proposed developments systemwide to ensure the optimum transit stop locations and amenities can be obtained at no cost to the Agency as conditions of proposed developments
Responsible for the preparation and submittal of required transit operating data reporting, including National Transportation Databases (NTD)*,* RCTC Transtrack, and APTA, as well as leads the preparation, submittal, and follow-up review of the Agency’s NTD annual report
Responsible for leading and conducting significant planning projects and studies such as Strategic Plans, Comprehensive Operational Analysis, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Triennial Title VI update, and RTA’s Service Standards and Warrants
Oversees the review and analysis of and responses to transit service-related customer service comments
Leads planning related tasks to support the transition to zero emission buses
Directly supervises planning department staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college or university in business, public administration or a related field (Masters Degree preferred)
Minimum of five years senior management level experience in grants administration, public transit, urban planning, fixed route operations scheduling, or operations
Direct transit planning experience is preferable
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, Boards of Directors, and/or city councils
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Knowledge of basic office equipment and personal computers
Familiarity with software programs such as Microsoft Office, to include Word, Excel, Access, etc
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of operational variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Knowledge of the principles and practices of planning and administration
Knowledge of transit operations
Knowledge of local, state and federal laws, regulations, procedures and environmental analysis, with an emphasis on project development and transit planning
Knowledge of public organizations and their administration
Knowledge of statistical and research methods
Knowledge of State and Federal grant process
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Ability to write clear and concise reports
Ability to quickly gather and analyze facts and arrive at sound planning conclusions and recommendations
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Possession of a valid non-restricted California driver's license is required
Benefits
The Riverside Transit Agency contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) to administer the retirement benefits.
Medical available to employees at minimal cost with a contribution toward dependent coverage.
Chiro/Acupuncture/Vision benefits included with Medical Insurance.
Dental Insurance available at no cost for HMO employee only coverage.
PPO coverage is offered; however, RTA will pay up to the HMO employee only premium.
Vision Insurance available at employee cost.
Symetra Voluntary Insurance available at employee cost.
Basic Life (2x Salary) and Long-term Disability Insurance provided at no cost.
Supplemental Life Insurance available at employee cost.
Deferred Compensation Programs available.
Free Transportation Pass for employee and eligible dependents.
Direct Deposit Available
Paid time off earned in 1st year: 2 weeks' vacation, 5 floating holidays, 9 regular holidays, and 12 sick leave days.
Employee Assistance Program available for employee and immediate family members.
Company
NEOGOV
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