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The Job
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Ride OMNITRANS to a satisfying career that lets you make a difference in the San Bernardino Valley. Omnitrans, provider of public mass transit for the San Bernardino Valley in Southern California is seeking a highly skilled professional to join our award-winning team. The ideal Candidate hired will be under the direction of the Chief Strategy & Planning Officer and is responsible for managing all non-service planning aspects of planning for the agency, including managing design or capital projects. Serves as a liaison to member cities, regional planning agencies, and other partners in order to improve the built environment to better serve current and potential public transit riders.
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Examples of Duties
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The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this position:
- Develops concepts for new projects based on need and on industry best practices; integrates new project concepts into the Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP).
- Researches and applies for new grant funds for projects.
- Manages all project planning activities including the design and implementation of project plans. Responsible for project planning and formulation, including developing project objectives, budgets, resource requirements, time estimates and deliverables.
- Oversees the solicitation, evaluation and selection of external consultants and contractors relating to assigned projects.
- Participates in negotiations and establishes contract agreements with contractors/consultants and other external entities (e.g. municipalities, developers, etc.) relating to the project.
- Works with teams of technical experts in engineering design, land use and transportation planning, and environmental disciplines. Reviews architectural and engineering plans and specifications for transit centers, transfer centers, bus stop improvement projects, and provides comments.
- Reviews external plans and projects from external agencies and provides comments. Communicates with developers and member cities and conveys Omnitrans' needs such as stops, bus turnarounds, etc.
- Monitors project budgets and takes action to correct variances. Engages in regular project budget and schedule reviews.
- Gives presentations about projects to Board of Directors, Board committees, Agency staff and external groups to garner support and obtain input on projects.
- Facilitates project committees for major projects, including internal staff and external stakeholders.
- Provides support for interns such as mentoring, assisting with professional development, performance evaluations, and other supervisory responsibilities.
- Monitors daily activities of project teams. Oversees all external contractor and consultant activity and administers contracts and agreements.
- Researches best practices in the industry by attending webinars and conferences, and by reading industry research reports.
- Acts as liaison between Omnitrans and public/private agencies, regional governments, other external organizations, funding agencies and the general public on projects.
- Develops agreements with cities, developers, and external organizations and monitors plans and construction.
- Answers questions and provides information to cities, consultants, and developers regarding Omnitrans' Transit Design Guidelines for the design of bus turnouts and requirements for bus stops.
- Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises members of the project team on a project-by-project basis, including external consultants and contractors.
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The Requirements
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND /OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in business administration, public administration, urban planning, transportation planning, engineering, construction management or a closely related field. Six (6) or more years of progressively responsible experience in the transportation field with a minimum of two (2) years participation on projects involving design, construction, and project management.
Knowledge of principles and practices of urban planning and design; Government structure and operating procedures; and writing, drafting and drawing skills. Ability to read and interpret maps and plans. Proficient use of computers and project management, CAD, and other software used in the execution of job duties.
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The Selection Process
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Candidates will be screened for relevant qualifying experience that consists of an evaluation of education and experience. The
most competitively qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include a combination of written, performance, and oral examinations. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug test, and a criminal background investigation, which will include Live Scan fingerprinting. For further information and to submit an application visit our website at:
https://omnitrans.org/business-employment/careers/
Omnitrans is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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Omnitrans
$100,272.60 - $150,409.44 Annually
dental insurance, retirement plan
Jan 21, 2025