Job Description

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 ENVIRONMENT

Work 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 QUALIFICATIONS

Experience & 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;

  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing and to make effective presentations orally to groups of all sizes.


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).