EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission is an equal-opportunity, non-discriminatory employer. MTC provides all employees and applicants with an equal opportunity in every aspect of the employment experience regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical handicap, medical condition or marital status.

The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Project management techniques to ensure timely delivery of multiple concurrent projects, including change control, budgeting, contract management, and scheduling.
• Expert user of office productivity software similar to Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio, and Microsoft Project.
• Knowledge of scope of work, budget, and schedule development for system enhancement activities.
• Knowledge of contract management, contractor oversight, and invoice review and processing.
• In depth knowledge of transit data and related open-source data specifications such as GTFS and GTFS-Realtime.
• Knowledge of systems engineering process and documentation.
• Basic understanding of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).
• Demonstrated skills in stakeholder relationship development and coordination.
• Excellent skills in oral and written communication.

An appropriate combination of education and experience that has provided the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is:

Education:  A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an appropriate discipline related to the area of assignment such as transportation planning, project management, public finance, transportation engineering, economics, business or public administration.  A Master's degree in one of these disciplines is desirable.  (Applicants with a degree issued from an institution outside the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by an academic accrediting service and provide proof of equivalency along with their application.)   

Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible experience in an appropriate field related to the area of assignment. 

License/Certificate:  Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record, or the ability to provide alternate transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:   

• Manage consultants and direct their work effectively and efficiently to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Competently manage contracts and task orders.
• Develop and manage project scope, schedule, risks, and budget.
• Work productively on multiple concurrent projects under general supervision, meet deadlines, and prioritize work.
• Work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a team environment.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, to supervisor, team members, and stakeholders directly and in group settings.
• Present technical information in a clear and concise manner.
• Create engaging slide decks, fact sheets, memos, and other documents on complex technical topics and present them to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Lead and perform analysis of technical issues using data and software tools; and propose approaches to efficient resolution.
• Be available during emergencies on short notice.
• Be proactive in recognizing and sharing potential opportunities for individual growth, team building, program initiatives, and strengthening partnerships.
• Perform other job-related duties as needed or assigned to the Technology Services Section.