SUMMARY
OF POSITION
Under
the direction of the transportation manager, facilitates the majority of work
for the Corvallis Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO), including
staffing Technical Advisory Committee and Policy Board meetings, leading tasks
in the work plan, and insuring regular communication with internal and external
stakeholders. Additional duties include development of annual work plan and
reports, attending meetings of interest to CAMPO and collaborating among
transportation staff in the OCWCOG region.
The position also supports the Albany Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
(AAMPO) and Community and Economic Development (CED) Department of OCWCOG.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Performs
position duties in a manner that promotes the cooperative and collaborative
nature of the CAMPO. Engages in effective working relationships with member
agency staff and staff of the Cascades West Area Commission on Transportation
and Oregon Department of Transportation. Demonstrates positive acceptance of
constructive feedback and suggestions, in an effort to strengthen work
performance. Contributes to a positive,
respectful and productive work atmosphere.
Regular attendance is required to meet the demands of this job and to
provide necessary services.
Planning Management
With
direction, prepares and manages the MPO’s adopted plans and
policies, including the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), the Unified
Planning Work Program (UPWP), the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), and
the Public Participation Plan (PPP).
With direction, prepares, manages, and monitors the CAMPO budget and UPWP, including
preparation of quarterly reports. Provides at least quarterly updates to the
Policy Board on progress on UPWP activities and tasks.
Coordinates
with Transportation Manager and CED Director to reflect CAMPO budget as part of
overall departmental budget.
Evaluates
future budgetary requirements and presents funding options to the CAMPO Policy Board
with the assistance of the transportation manager.
Acts
as liaison with local, regional, state, and federal agencies, and community
groups on funding issues, transportation planning issues, project priorities, regulatory
mandates and limitations, and coordination concerns.
Transportation
Planning Management
Prepares
and assists with implementation of the MTP and other planning programs or
project initiatives for the MPO, including surveys, studies, estimates, forecasts,
and modeling.
Analyzes
and verifies compliance with federal, state and local mandates impacting
program and project implementation and completion.
Prepares
long-range planning studies for transportation facilities.
Participates
in multi-jurisdictional planning projects and programs related to
transportation and community development.
Advocates
for the interests of the CAMPO and participates in the development of state
policies and procedures, as appropriate.
Prepares
reports and makes presentations to the CAMPO Board, committees, member
jurisdictions, special interest groups and the general public.
Other
Maintains
knowledge of federal and state requirements regarding CAMPO responsibilities.
Develops
agendas in consultation with Transportation Manager.
Serves
as a liaison with and keeps the Policy Board informed of activities of the
Oregon Metropolitan Planning Organization Consortium, Area Commissions on Transportation,
and other transportation-related organizations.
Serves as a liaison with ODOT, FHWA, FTA, DLCD, and
other state, federal and local agencies as relevant to MPO activities.
May
serve as spokesperson for CAMPO at the direction of the Policy Board or
Transportation Manager.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: This position is directly responsible to the Transportation
Manager and routinely reports to the CAMPO Policy Board.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.
WORKING ENVIRONMENTWork is performed
primarily in an office environment utilizing a personal computer, telephone and
a variety of office equipment. Position
requires sitting for long periods of time and performing extensive computer
work. Significant travel to various
meetings and trainings is also required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSExperience
& Training
Graduation from a two-year
college or university with emphasis in transportation planning, public administration,
or a related field. Bachelor’s degree
preferred. Minimum one year
transportation planning experience preferably within an MPO agency OR, a
satisfactory combination of equivalent education, training and experience which
demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform duties of the
job.
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities
Technical/professional:
Knowledge of
transportation and land use planning principles and practice; ability to
conduct transportation planning activities and studies;
Knowledge of MPO
regulations and Oregon State transportation regulations and associated land use
planning regulation is desired;
General understanding
of transportation modeling, data collection techniques and principles of
forecasting;
Skilled use of word
processing, spreadsheet, and project management software.
Ability to effectively
represent the MPO in local, state and federal settings;
Licenses, Certificates,
& Other Requirements:
Possession
of a Valid Oregon Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain reliable
transportation in order to travel throughout the assigned area.
This job description in
no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an
employee occupying this position.
Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and
to perform any other job-related duties requested by the MPO Policy Board or
their supervisor.
Requirements are
representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and abilities. To successfully perform this job, the
employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty
proficiently.
COMPENSATION PACKAGE
Starting salary is $21.43-28.72/hourly
DOQE. A step increase will be awarded upon successful completion of a
probationary period (typically six months), and then annually thereafter to the
top of the range. OCWCOG offers an attractive benefits package including:
Retirement – OCWCOG pays both the employer’s percentage,
and employee’s six percent (6%) contribution into the Oregon Public Employees
System (PERS). In addition to PERS, OCWCOG pays into Social Security.
Insurance
– For select plans, OCWCOG
currently pays one hundred percent (100%) of the insurance premiums for the
employee and their eligible dependents. The insurance package includes medical,
prescription, dental and vision coverage, alternative care, life, accidental
death and dismemberment, as well as long-term care.
Holiday
Leave –
OCWCOG provides ten and one half (10 ½) fixed holidays, plus two (2) personal
days during each fiscal year.
Additional
Benefits –
Deferred compensation options, Long-term care Insurance, Employee Assistance
Program, Credit Union memberships, and options to participate in pre-tax Health
Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account.
Sick
Leave –
Full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours of sick leave each month.
Vacation
Leave –
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave each month according to the following
schedule:
0-36 months
- 8 hours/month
37-72
months
- 10 hours/month
73-144
months -
14 hours/month
145 months and above - 16 hours/month
This position
is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), pursuant to
Article 14 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Possess a valid Oregon
Driver’s License, or have the ability to obtain reliable transportation in
order to travel throughout the three-county area is required.
If you are
offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of a criminal
records check, and the information will be shared with Human Resources. Any criminal history will be reviewed and
could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
If you have
any questions please contact HR at hrrecruit@ocwcog.org.
In the subject line please include the
position title and the posting number. To apply scroll to the bottom of the page and hit Apply. There are no supplemental questions if it askes you to upload just upload a blank piece of paper. The Position Number for this position is 202006 (you will need this number for the application).