Hybrid Active Transportation and Safety Program Manager

Posted 2 months ago

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About the role

  • Active Transportation & Safety Program Manager overseeing technical assistance and planning for active transportation in Central Ohio. Collaborating with stakeholders and delivering resources for member communities.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for managing core planning activities as assigned, including a wide variety of technical analysis, coordination, and reporting related to active transportation and safety
  • Deliver tools, resources, and technical assistance to member communities to support their transportation planning and projects specifically related to pedestrian, bicycle, trail, and safety planning
  • Coordinate with MORPC team members and external partners including ODOT, ODPS, FHWA, and other key federal, state, and local stakeholders
  • Work independently or as part of a team and supervise other full-time staff and interns
  • Implement the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) continuing, comprehensive, and cooperative (3C) Transportation Planning Process for Central Ohio
  • Maintain partnerships with ODOT, ODPS, ODH, FHWA, and other stakeholders related to active transportation and safety efforts and initiatives
  • Participate in state-led committees and special studies or activities related to active transportation and safety
  • Monitor federal and state regulations to ensure compliance and consistency across all active transportation and safety related policies, plans, and programs
  • Lead the development and maintenance of the Regional Active Transportation Plan
  • Coordinate and conduct the MORPC Active Transportation Committee meetings, including preparing agendas, minutes, communications, and presentations
  • Lead all safety planning and programming activities
  • Coordinate with Data & Mapping team to conduct GIS analyses related to active transportation, safety, and technical assistance activities
  • Manage activities for the Technical Assistance Program and oversee design and development of program deliverables

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of experience in planning, engineering, public policy, or a related field
  • Two (2) years of these years must involve supervision of other engineers
  • A master’s degree and/or professional certifications like Professional Engineer (PE) or members of American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is acceptable
  • Master’s degree may substitute for two (2) years of non-supervisory experience
  • Experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams of technical and/or analytics-focused members across interagency departments in completing projects is strongly recommended
  • Thorough knowledge of the principles, best practices, and techniques of transportation planning and engineering, particularly related to active transportation
  • Demonstrated understanding of the tools and resources available for active transportation and safety planning
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods, strong statistical and analytical skills, and an understanding of various data collection and visualization

Benefits

  • Free system-wide transit pass
  • Discounted access to alternative transportation modes
  • Generous tuition and professional development incentives
  • Leadership programs
  • Flexible schedules and remote work options
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Excellent health, vision, and dental insurance
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Employer-paid short-term & long-term disability coverage
  • Employer-paid life insurance in the amount of $50,000 coverage
  • Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
  • Two Deferred Compensation Plans for additional retirement funding

Job title

Active Transportation and Safety Program Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$82,471 - $107,274 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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