- Grant Administration
- Serve as the main point of contact and content expert on cloud-based grant administration system.
- Assist in frequent coordination and communication with grantees throughout the grant cycle, including the application, reporting, and evaluation processes.
- Develop procedures, templates, and other mechanisms to support grant administration and tracking; gather and organize grantee data and reports for analysis; assist grantees to identify and problem-solve challenges when needed.
- Communications Support
- Manage customer relationship management (CRM) tool, including contact management and newsletter coordination.
- Assist in the development of program reports, presentations, and other materials to communicate with a variety of audiences about the RTO program.
- Program Development and Support
- Support the development and implementation of a variety of programmatic offerings in the RTO program's three programmatic areas of Commute, Safe Routes to School, and Community travel options.
- Assist in the preparation for and support frequent meetings and events with partners and stakeholders.
- Coordinate with consultants, vendors, employers & partner organizations to support program delivery.
- Demonstrated organizational, administrative, and communication skills.
- Experience supporting multiple projects simultaneously with a variety of procedures, stakeholders, and competing deadlines.
- Demonstrated experience or ability to learn software and web-based tools such as Microsoft Suite, CRM tools, grant management software (e.g. ZoomGrants), project management software (e.g. Basecamp), Geographic Information System tools, or graphic design tools (e.g. Adobe InDesign).
- Experience or interest in transportation demand management (TDM), transportation planning and/or community development.
- Comfortable in a work environment where priorities change frequently.
- Ability to act independently to move projects forward and organize work assignments with little direction. Ability to effectively communicate technical information and topical content with people of all ages and from a variety of cultural, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
- Bachelor's degree in planning, AND
- One year of transportation planning experience; OR
- Any combination of education, professional, volunteer and lived experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the classification duties and responsibilities.
- A completed resume that includes the following details for each employer
- Name of employer, working title
- Dates of employment; including if the work was full-time or part-time your title,
- Number of employees supervised
- Summary of your responsibilities
- A cover letter that describes how your skills, experience, and enthusiasm make you a strong candidate for this position.
- Initial review of minimum qualifications
- In-depth evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
- Consideration of top candidates/interviews
- Reference check
- Medical, dental and vision health insurance
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation, holiday, and other leave
- Paid parental leave
- Full contribution to Oregon PERS retirement
- No-cost TriMet Hop Pass
- Employee Assistance Program
- Training opportunities
- Flexible schedules depending on position and department
- Hybrid/Telework living in Oregon /Washington depending on position and department
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RTO Assistant Transportation Planner - Portland, United States - Oregon Metro
Description
Salary: $68, $91,208.00 AnnuallyLocation : Portland, OR
Job Type: Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: PDR
Department: Planning, Development and Research
Opening Date: 05/16/2024
Closing Date: 6/10/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Position Summary
Hello, we're Metro Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today, and tomorrow.
The Planning, Development, and Research (PDR) department is looking for an Assistant Transportation Planner to provide administrative support for the and team. The RTO program creates safe, vibrant and livable communities by providing grants and supporting efforts that increase walking, biking, ride sharing, telecommuting and public transit use.
As the Assistant Transportation Planner, you will:
At Metro, we strive to cultivate diversity, advance equity, and practice inclusion in all of its work. This means attracting and empowering a workforce that is inclusive of a broad range of human qualities. Workplace diversity is both a moral imperative and a business strength, essential to providing quality support and services to our region. Metro's goal is to hire, develop and retain highly skilled and talented individuals across all departments and programs who best reflect the diversity of our community.
TO QUALIFY
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific in your application materials on how your background is relevant.
Minimum qualifications
If you were terminated for cause during any employment with Metro, or resigned in lieu of termination, you may be ineligible for rehire for a minimum of 3 years.
Hybrid Telework
At this time, this position is designated as "hybrid telework." You will have the option to work away from the office, although there may be times that coming into the office will be required. The manager will work with you to identify a schedule that balances the operational needs of the department and your needs. Employees must reside in Oregon or Washington to work at Metro
SCREENING AND EVALUATION
The application packet: The application packet consists of the following required documents. Please ensure that you upload these documents in your online application. Make sure your application is complete, missing any part of these items could result in an incomplete application and will not be moved forward in the recruitment.
The full salary range for this position is Step 1 $68,016.00 to Step 7 $91, However, unless a candidate's qualifications justify, based on the requirements and Metro's internal equity review process, the appointment will likely be made between Step 1 $68,016.00 to the equity range of Step 4 $78,728.00.
This position is not eligible for overtime and is represented by AFSCME 3580. It is classified as a Transportation Planner - Assistant.
Classification descriptions are typically written broadly and do not include the specific duties and responsibilities of the positions.
Questions?
Recruiter: Jasmine Crdenas
Email:
Additional Information
Equal employment opportunity
All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made, or any other status protected by law.
Accommodation
Metro will gladly provide a reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter outlined in the job announcement in advance to request assistance.
Veterans' preference
Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for Metro positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans' preference for this job, please provide qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.
Hybrid Telework
Positions designated as "hybrid telework," meaning you will have the option to work away from the office, although there may be times that coming into the office will be required. The designation of Hybrid Telework may be subject to change at a future time. All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; Metro cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.
Pay equity at Metro
No matter who you are or where you work at Metro, you deserve to be paid fairly for the work you do.Every worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of your gender, race, age, or other protected characteristics. has established processes and conducts routine pay equity reviews as part of the hiring process to ensure compliance with the 2017 Oregon Pay Equity Act.
Online applications
Metro accepts job applications online. If you need assistance or accommodation with your application, or access to a computer, please contact the recruiter outlined in the job announcement in advance to request assistance.
How to Apply
For tips on how to apply and more information on what the application process looks like, visit Metro's page.
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As part of the Metro family, you play a vital role in serving the people of the greater Portland region.
Family members, including eligible spouses, domestic partners, and children, are covered under most of our benefits programs. Benefits vary depending on position and full-time, part-time, and variable hour status.
This is a budgeted, regular status position with a full-time schedule. The position is eligible for these benefits:
Some positions are represented by a union and have additional benefits.
