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Denver Regional Council Of Governments Senior Planner (Demand Response Transit) in Denver, Colorado
This is a limited-term, full-time, temporary position (ending approximately18 months from hire date), with the potential for extension if additional funding sources are identified.
The hiring salary range for this position is $3,195.66 - $3,992.23/semi-monthly or $6,391.32 - $7,984.46/month or depending on qualifications.
We are currently recruiting a grant funded, limited-term senior planner to implement the RideAlliance Human Service Transportation Trip Exchange Hub funded through a Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grant award. This position will be responsible for upgrading, enhancing, integrating, and piloting the Trip Exchange Hub. Additional duties include provider coordination, short-range planning, quarterly reporting to USDOT, and monitoring of integration and implementation of hub software. Once completed, the RideAlliance Trip Exchange Hub will coordinate and integrate demand response transportation resources among passengers, multiple service providers and sponsors in the Denver metro area.
The Denver Regional Council of Governments serves as a visionary leader along Colorado's central front range. We tackle the BIG issues, like growth and development, transportation and meeting the needs of older adults. Our success is built on, and defined by, long-standing partnerships and serving as a forum for discussing these and other emerging issues in an effort to collectively find innovative solutions. DRCOG is a Regional Planning Commission per Colorado state statute, and is the federally designated Area Agency on Aging (AAA) and Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Denver region. Our culture and values fuel and inform the work we do,. Employees are rewarded with competitive compensation, generous benefits and an adaptable work environment. Sound like a good fit? We'd love to meet you!
ABOUT THE POSITION OF SENIOR PLANNER (DEMAND RESPONSE TRANSIT)
Provides leadership on varied planning activities in support of regional plans and projects; coordinates development and maintenance of regional plans; may serve as lead worker by assigning work and monitoring work completion; and provides consultation regarding various studies and initiatives. Serves as planning subject matter expert in area of assignment; performs and directs complex research tasks; develops and evaluates processes; makes recommendations for modifications to data collection methods and processe Promotes the enhancement and facilitation of access to transportation services, including the integration and coordination of services. Performs a wide range of project, program and policy development duties including detailed issue and data analyses. Provides planning support and responds to inquiries and requests from internal and external stakeholders; prepares materials for presentations, print and web distribution to communicate technical research findings and policy recommendations to diverse audiences, including the DRCOG Board and committees. Demonstrates a commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment, both through internal and external participation. Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned. Lead SMART grant implementation initiative to coordinate transit services, as appropriate, within the region. Ensure stakeholder needs are addressed, facilitate discussion, and work with project partners to reach collective consensus. Work with stakeholders and partners for the acquisition and implementation of technologies to help plan and operate coordinated human service transportation systems. Work with stakeholders to evaluate multiple transportation options or providers for persons with disabilities, older adults and others who are transportation disadvantaged to design the most efficient and cost-effective solution. Ensure project budget and cost management performance, including t mely and accurate review and approval of applicable invoices and budget and invoice tracking. Act as a point of communication between DRCOG staff, stakeholders, and other external partners. Liaising with staff from CDOT, RTD, and all local public and human service transportation providers involved in SMART grant implementation activities. Ensure project reporting, including interim and final implementation plans, to federal partners as part of program compliance. Knowledge of civil rights requirements and their specific applications to public transportation. Knowledge of federal programs providing transportation funding, including but not limited to: o Elderly Individuals and Individuals with Disabilities (Section 5310) program o Older Americans Act (OAA); Interpreting, monitoring and reporting financial and project-related data and information; Compiling and sorting data and articulating issues and recommendations; Authoring and preparing original reports, documents and presentations; Understanding and defining project needs and creating project work programs involving other staff Providing direction to others to meet standards; Training and coaching staff;