MANAGER, TRANSPORTATION PLANNING (GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS)

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County. DescriptionManages and executes complex activities in an assigned organizational unit and manages assigned staff and consultants. This position will combine advanced technical expertise with proven leadership in managing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and data analytics to support travel demand modeling, transit planning, operations, and capital programs. Will manage project and contracts, staff, and cross-team coordination to ensure high-quality deliverables, effective use of resources, and data-driven decision-making across the agency.Examples of DutiesConducts and manages complex planning, implementation, funding, and analytical projects and programsMay manage staff, consultants, and/or projectsApplies, develops, and evaluates analytical, quantitative, and statistical tools and their resultsParticipates in analyzing, developing, and recommending program guidelines, strategies, policies, and proceduresNegotiates and executes cooperative agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with various agenciesDevelops and negotiates scopes of work, supports the solicitation process, and participates on negotiation teams with contractors/consultantsManages vendor performance against agreed contracts to ensure completion of projects within scope, on-time, and within budget for the assigned business unitDevelops and monitors forecasts, impacts, and budgets for plans, programs and projectsPrepares comprehensive reports, correspondence, and presentationsMakes presentations to internal/external stakeholdersParticipates on/with special task forces, committees, panels, transportation forums, and peer groupsProvides technical and policy guidance on Metro plans, programs, and projectsEvaluates the costs, benefits, and risks of alternative funding plans, programs, and projectsCommunicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employeesContributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried outMinimum QualificationsMay be required to perform other related job dutiesRequiredA combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:EducationBachelor's Degree in Urban or Transportation Planning, Engineering (Civil, Transportation, Structural, Industrial, Mechanical, Architecture, etc.), Business, Public Administration, Political Science, Urban Design, Public Policy, Economics, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferredExperienceSix years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience in transportation planning, project management, urban design, transportation system design and research, travel simulation and demand modeling, transportation finance, operations planning, or other related area; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment. Certifications/Licenses/Special RequirementsA valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functionsPreferred QualificationsPreferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.The Following Are The Preferred QualificationsExperience managing consultant teams and contracts for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and data analytics projects, including oversight of web applications and dashboard development to support transit planning, operations, and performance monitoring. Experience leading advanced GIS analysis and developing maps and dashboards (e.g., ArcGIS Online (AGOL), ArcGIS Dashboards) to support strategic transit planning, operations, and capital programs. Experience managing, analyzing, and interpreting spatial datasets related to transit networks, ridership, service coverage, and demographics to inform data-driven planning and operational decisions. Experience leveraging large transportation datasets (“big data”) for model calibration and validation, and developing GIS-based visualizations (e.g., Power BI) to communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences. Experience utilizing Python, R, Geographic Information System Developer's Kit (GISDK), ModelBuilder, or similar tools to automate GIS and modeling workflows, integrate GIS with travel demand modeling, improve analytical efficiency, and ensure data integrity and reproducibility; familiarity with key datasets such as General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS), U.S. Census, and transit surveys. Essential KnowledgeKnowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)Theories, principles, and practices of transportation planning and land use, business, project management, and public administrationApplicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing transportation policiesFinancial, analytical, and statistical methods and proceduresBudget and accounts management, forecasting, and linking to funding sourcesApplicable business software applicationsModern management theorySkill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)Conducting comprehensive studies and analysesOverseeing multidisciplinary teamsSupervising, training, and motivating staffCritical and analytical thinkingAnalyzing situations, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomesExercising judgment and creativity in making decisionsEstablishing and implementing relevant policies and proceduresCommunicating effectively orally and in writingCommunicating technical information effectively to non-technical audiencesInteracting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representativesMediating and negotiatingAbility to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)Manage multiple priorities and deadlinesThink and act independentlyRepresent Metro before the publicPrepare comprehensive reports and correspondenceNegotiate consensus solutionsMake financial decisions within a budgetCompile, analyze, and interpret complex dataUnderstand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreementsRead, write, speak, and understand EnglishSpecial ConditionsThe physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Working ConditionsTypical office situationClose exposure to computer monitors and video screenPhysical Effort RequiredSitting at a desk or tableOperate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the mediumType and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functionsCommunicating through speech in the English language required(EY)Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program . Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.Selection ProcedureApplicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.Application ProcedureTo apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations:METRO Headquarters, Employment OfficeOne Gateway PlazaLos Angeles, CA 90012Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm(Closed Sat & Sun) Metro Talent Hub8501 S. Evermont PlaceLos Angeles, CA 90044Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm(Closed Sat & Sun)East Los Angeles Customer Center4501 B Whittier BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90022Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm(Closed Sun & Mon) Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174Los Angeles, CA 90010Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm(Closed Sat & Sun) Rosa Parks Customer CenterWillowbrook/Rosa Parks Station11720 Wilmington AveLos Angeles, CA 90059Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm(Closed Sat & Sun) Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.Open to the public and all Metro employeesThis job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.