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The Department of Transportation is currently recruiting to fill two Associate Transportation Specialist positions in the following areas:
Position 1: POLICY AND LEGISLATION
The Planning, Policy, and Sustainability Group is seeking a Policy Associate who will, under general direction of Division Manager, help develop, analyze, and influence transportation policy on behalf of DOT and the City. The position performs work of considerable sensitivity in transportation policy management, planning, and analysis at the City, regional, state and federal level. The successful candidate will work closely with management to lead Division activities, prepare technical report and memorandum, participate in public outreach efforts, and represent the Department and City with internal and external stakeholders, including other Departments in the City, consultants, other jurisdictions and agencies, elected officials, and the community.
KEY DUTIES INCLUDE:
· Represent the DOT at meetings with internal and external stakeholders, including by presenting and/or facilitating public meetings
· Coordinate with Intergovernmental Affairs, the City Attorney’s Office, the City’s lobbyists in Sacramento and Washington, D.C., and others to strategize and articulate positions and memorandum
· Analyze legislation and other policy proposals with impacts to transportation outcomes and/or funding and coordinate responses with relevant DOT and other city staff
· Write and edit memorandum, letters, presentations, and other communications analyzing and explaining policy options and recommendations
· Track and influence Federal, State and regional legislation and/or policies, including through regularly monitoring relevant news and reports, providing timely and digestible information to decision-makers, providing testimony, engaging with relevant associations (for example, the California Big Cities Transportation Coalition, National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO), League of California Cities or Transportation for America), and participating in meetings and events
· Identify and influence the development of funding opportunities at all levels of government
· Proactively connect the dots and build partnerships among DOT staff, other City departments and organizations outside of the City to advance mutually beneficial goals
· Work with the Groups division manager on special policy development projects like Unmanned aerial systems policy development.
Position 2: PLANNING AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT
The Planning, Policy, and Sustainability Group is seeking an Associate Transportation Specialist who will, under general direction of the Senior Transportation Specialist, lead the long-range transportation planning functions and develop citywide and area-wide multimodal transportation plans, programs, and policies for implementation of the Envision San Jose 2040 General Plan Goals and Policies. The Envision 2040 General Plan embraces "planning for people, not just cars" and "creating walkable and bike friendly neighborhood villages" to transform San José into an interconnected and vibrant city from the traditional automobile dominant, suburban like city.
The successful candidate is constructive, creative, and self-motivated, demonstrating a strong desire and skills to support transportation planning needed to achieve the General Plan Goals and Policies. S/he will have experience in carrying out technical and engagement processes of multimodal transportation plans. S/he will also collaborate with City staff on funding, designing, and delivering planned projects and programs. The position works closely with other departments in the City, consultants, developers, other jurisdictions and agencies, Planning Commission, City Council representations, and community members to ensure that transportation plans reflect community values, improve access to transportation options, advance equity, and improve health and social mobility for all.
KEY DUTIES INCLUDE:
· Develop data- and community-driven multimodal transportation plans that support existing population, future growth, citywide transportation and other goals, and community values.
· Provide strategic direction and scoping to transportation policies and related elements of plans for designated growth areas, including Urban Village plans.
· Manage the technical and engagement processes of transportation plan development, including planning, outreach, analysis, reporting, etc.
· Manage the transition between completion of developed plans and delivery of planned projects and programs by working collaboratively with stakeholders and City staff.
· Engage community members and other stakeholders in advancing planning and delivery of transportation improvements, programs, and policies.
· Work collaboratively with community organizations, City departments and offices, other jurisdictions and agencies, institutions, consultants, and private sectors.
The position requires occasional attendance and participation at evening and weekend public meetings and events. Given COVID-19, for the time being this and other meetings may be attended remotely.
