Active Transportation Coordinator - Oceanside, United States - City of Oceanside

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    Description
    Salary : $90, $121,560.00 Annually

    Location : City of Oceanside, CA

    Job Type: Full Time

    Job Number:

    Department: Public Works

    Opening Date: 05/03/2024

    Closing Date: 5/31/2024 4:00 PM Pacific

    Introduction

    THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    The City of Oceanside is currently accepting applications to establish an eligible list for Active Transportation Coordinator. This position will report to the City Traffic Engineer and will work with professional and technical staff to develop and implement the City's vision for active transportation and micromobility infrastructure, promoting safe and active transportation.

    Examples of Duties

    Functions as the City representative. liaison before advisory bodies, regulatory agencies, transportation agencies with County, regional and State agencies specific to active transportation and micromobilty. Works with professional and technical staff to develop and implement the City's vision for active transportation and micromobility infrastructure, and to program and deliver projects. Implements planning documents, including the Safe Routes to School, and Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plans. Obtains funding for projects and programs through grants and other funding sources, including through approved regional sales tax initiatives. Manages funding allocations, including reporting requirements. Develops multi-phase capital improvement projects, including preliminary concept, design, plans, specifications, estimates, and environmental work to facilitate the award of funding and project delivery. Embraces transparency and proactively seeks meaningful input from stakeholders serving as the representative, liaison, and advocate before advisory bodies, regulatory agencies, transportation agencies, and other bodies, as required. Coordinates responses to active transportation and miromobility inquiries, concerns, suggestions and complaints in a timely and professional manner. Prepares and makes presentations to the city council, commissions, advisory bodies, neighborhood groups, and community organizations. Reviews new development plans for active transportation components. Directs and implements bicycle education programs for adults and youths using guidelines established by the League of American Bicyclists. Reviews Bicycle and Pedestrian accidents, determines root causes and methods on how to reduce incidents. Provides staff support for the City of Oceanside Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee. Manages and maintains recreational kiosks, bicycle repair stations, Bike Station parking facilities and bicycle and pedestrian counters throughout the City. Promotes City cycling events; Race Across America and Bike the Coast. Performs related duties as assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Knowledge of:
    • Principles and practices of pedestrian and bicycle facility planning, design, and construction.
    • Civil and transportation principles, concepts, standards, and practices associated with public works programs and private development projects, including engineering, planning, and established and developing multi-modal concepts.
    • Project and contract management practices in a public agency setting.
    • Development standards and application of transportation mitigation measures to development projects.
    • Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility, including California Vehicle Code, California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA-MUTCD), the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) Urban Bikeway and Urban Street Design Guidelines, American Association of Transportation and Highway Offices (AASHTO) Design Guidelines for the Development of Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and Caltrans Highway Design Manual.
    • Principles and practices of Complete Streets, Shuttle Service Programs, Safe Routes to School Initiatives, Transportation Demand Management, Active Transportation
    • Practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations.
    • Principles and practices for developing, implementing, delivering, managing, and evaluating transportation and mobility projects and programs.
    • Principles and practices of local government processes and community engagement techniques.
    • Principles and practices of budget development, administration, and accountability.
    • Statistical and quantitative analysis techniques and conflict resolution skills.
    • Professional level writing techniques include proper grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
    Ability to:
    • Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations, technical written material, and policies and procedures.
    • Prepare, understand, and interpret plans, specifications, and other contract documents in accordance with design requirements and applicable standards and regulations.
    • Effectively represent the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, businesses; professional, educational, and regulatory organizations; and in meetings with property owners, developers, contractors and the public.
    • Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships and networks with those contacted in the course of work.
    • Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
    • Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
    • Manage multiple priorities, including large and complex projects, concurrently, on-time, and within budget.
    • Operate modern office equipment, including computer equipment and software programs relevant to the work performed.
    • Communicates effectively in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
    • Establish and maintain and promote positive and effective working relationships with employees, agencies, and the public.
    • Consistently demonstrate professionalism and exceptional customer service.
    Experience and Training:

    Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible experience in transportation planning, urban planning or related field.

    Training: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, planning, science or a related field.

    License/Certificate:
    • Possession of, or the ability to obtain and maintain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
    • Possession of the League of American Bicyclist Instructor Certification within 12 months of hire date.
    Working Conditions and Selection Process

    Environmental Conditions: Office and field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to traffic.

    Physical Conditions: Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
    Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

    Selection Process: All applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. The process may include a written and/or oral examination to assess job-related education, experience and training. Candidates who successfully complete the examination process will be placed on an eligible list according to their scores and will remain eligible for employment consideration for a minimum of six months.

    Note:Prospective candidates will undergo a background reference check and a medical examination, a drug screening may be required.

    RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS, BUT MAY BE ATTACHED.

    CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION.

    THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.

    CITY OF OCEANSIDE

    Unrepresented Middle Management (Non-Safety)

    Benefit Summary

    The following is a highlight of benefits

    Retirement

    Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
    • Employees hired after January 1, 2013 are subject to the State laws of the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) in regard to retirement benefits. Each individual's benefits may differ. Consult with Employee Benefits for further details.
    • Third Level 1959 Survivor Credit
    • Survivor Continuation option
    Additional Retirement Credit Purchase Options
    • Buy additional Service Retirement Credit
    • Service Credit for unused Sick Leave
    • Buy additional Military Service Credit
    Health Insurance

    Medical:
    • Kaiser HMO
    • Blue Shield HMO
    • Blue Shield PPO
    Dental:
    • Delta Preferred Option (DPO)
    • Delta Care USA (DHMO)
    Vision:
    • Vision Service Plan (VSP)
    Pre-Tax Benefits

    Health benefits are offered on a pre-tax basis and employees cannot add or delete coverage or benefits unless a qualifying event has occurred.

    Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

    The Anthem EAP is paid for by the City.
    • Available to all members of your household
    • 6 free confidential counseling visits per incident
    • Self-service support online or by phone
    Disability and Life Insurances

    The STD/LTD/LIFE and AD&D Voya premiums are paid for by City.

    Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance:
    • First 90 days - benefits paid at 55% of weekly salary to a maximum weekly benefit of $700 for non-work related disability only
    • Seven day waiting period unless hospitalized
    • All sick leave must be exhausted before STD is used
    Long-Term Disability Insurance:
    • After 90 days - benefits paid at 66.7% of monthly salary to a maximum monthly benefit of $6,000 for any disability
    Executive Life and AD&D Insurance:
    • 1 1⁄2 times annual base salary; minimum of $30,000 and maximum of $350,000 of Basic Life and AD&D
    Voluntary Benefits

    Benefits are employee paid.

    Supplemental Life Insurance through Voya:
    • Premiums are determined by age
    • Purchased up to a maximum $500,000 for employees
    • Spousal coverage up to the employee amount
    • Dependent coverage up to $10,000
    Flexible Spending Accounts through BCC:
    • Utilizes a debit card as a form of payment
    • Health Care Spending Account - maximum annual deferral is $2,850
    • Dependent Care Spending Account - maximum annual deferral is $5,000
    Deferred Compensation - 457 and Roth IRA through Mission Square:
    • 457 - Maximum annual pre/post-taxed amount is $22,500 for 2023; over age 50 may contribute an additional $7,500
    • Roth IRA - Maximum post-taxed amount is $6,500; over age 50 may contribute an additional $1,000
    Hyatt Legal
    • Telephone and office consultations are avialable for an unlimited number fo personal legal matters with an attorney of your choice.
    GotZoom Student Loan Relief
    • Provides a no-obligation benefit analysis for federal student loans to identify, maximize and enroll employees into Federal Loan Repayment and Forgiveness Programs.
    ScholarShare 529
    • An easy to manage plan that helps make the most of your or a designated beneficiary's college savings with tax benefits.
    Leave Benefits

    Vacation
    1 - 5 years: 3.58 hours
    6 - 10 years: 5.12 hours

    11- 15 years: 6.65 hours
    16+ years: 8.19 hours

    Maximum accrual:
    • 360 hours for those hired before 7/1/95
    • 300 hours for those hired 7/1/95 or after
    Holidays:
    • New Years' Day
    • Martin Luther King Jr Day
    • Memorial Day
    • Independence Day
    • Labor Day
    • Veterans' Day
    • Thanksgiving Day
    • Friday after Thanksgiving Day
    • Christmas Day
    • 48 hours Floating Holidays per fiscal year
    • 50 hours of Executive leave per fiscal year
    Sick Leave:
    • Accrual: 12 days per year
    Max accrual: Unlimited

    Annual pay off: Up to 50% based on annual usage

    Sick Leave pay off at separation:
    • Sick leave paid out depends on years of service and whether an employee retires or terminates
    Bereavement Leave:
    • Three days for death of employee's immediate family member
    • Two additional days may be charged to sick leave upon approval
    Tuition Reimbursement
    Up to $2,000 per fiscal year.

    Shift Differential Pay

    If five hours of an employee's regularly scheduled work hours are between 6 PM and 6 AM, the employee shall receive an additional 5% for all hours actually worked

    Safety Shoes

    The City will provide reimbursement up to $150 towards the purchase price of safety shoes to employees who are required to wear such shoes on the job.

    Term of Compensation Plan

    Effective July 1, 2022

    This is a summary of available benefits. It is not intended to provide full details of all programs. The appropriate Memorandum of Understanding, Compensation Plan and/or Benefit Plan Documents will govern any discrepancies and provide program specifics.

    01

    Do you possess two years of increasingly responsible experience in transportation planning, urban planning or a related field?
    • Yes
    • No
    02

    Do you possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, planning, science or a related field?
    • Yes
    • No
    03

    Do you possess a League of American Bicyclist Instructor certification? if yes, please attach it to the application.
    • Yes
    • No
    04

    Describe your experience developing and implementing active transportation and micromobility projects for the community. Include the employer(s) where the experience was gained, the number of years or experience and your direct role in the project(s) and program(s).

    05

    Describe your experience securing funding for active transportation programs, managing funding allocations and reporting requirements. Indicate which employer(s) this experience was gained with, list the from - to dates and list the number of years of experience in this area.

    06

    Describe your experience collaborating with state, federal and transportation agencies to develop and promote active transportation and micromobility programs. Indicate which employer(s) this experience was gained with, list the from - to dates and list the number of years of experience in this area.

    07

    Describe your experience working with communities to seek input, feedback and to address concerns regarding pedestrian or bicycle pathways. Indicate which employer(s) this experience was gained with, list the from - to dates and list the number of years of experience in this area.

    08

    Describe your experience working with advisory bodies and regulatory agencies.

    09

    Describe any experience maintaining bike paths accessories such as racks, lockers, kiosks and ordering materials for community presentations.

    10

    CERTIFICATE OF APPLICANT: I certify that all statements and information provided in this application and any attachments are true, and I understand that any false or misleading statements or omission of material facts may forfeit my right to employment considerations by the City of Oceanside.
    • Yes
    • No
    Required Question