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Deputy Chief Planning Officer

Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Full-time

Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Deputy Chief Planning Officer to direct planning, scheduling, service evaluation and transit amenity support and integration as the outward face of the Port Authority of Allegheny County d / b / a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT).

Advances the strategic and long-range planning of PRT with respect to these task areas and additional areas where coordination and collaboration across Department and Divisions may increase ability to carry out these plans.Essential Functions :

Manages the strategic direction of the Planning and Service Development Department, Transit Scheduling Department, and Transit Amenities Department Directors and their employees.

Establishes and aligns departmental and Director goals and objectives with organizational strategic and long-range plans.

Evaluates Director performance and promotes growth through mentoring and continued professional development. Establishes a culture of collaboration and communication between the three Department’s Teams and with Engineering and Technical Support for maximum efficiency, effectiveness, and employee satisfaction and retention.

  • Advances strategic plans for the agency as they relate to planning, service, and transit assets. Directly coordinates Planning, Scheduling, and Amenities’ priorities with Engineering and Technical Support leadership to ensure project prioritization and funding opportunities are strategically advanced and continually updated to reflect the latest information for the entire Division. Job requirements include :
  • BS Degree in Planning, Community Development, Transportation, Engineering, Business, Public Policy or directly related field from an accredited school.

Directly related experience may substitute for education.

  • Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in Transportation Planning, public transit, or a directly related field.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of management experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop / interpret statistical / analytical studies, and to describe this information orally and in writing.
  • Demonstrated ability in the use of modern office software such as the Microsoft Office package.
  • Experience managing or working with consultant contracts and procurements for professional services.
  • Experience with transportation scheduling, planning and / or engineering.
  • Professional and effective communication skills, and experience communicating with the public on complex projects with difficult tradeoffs. Preferred Attributes :
  • Masters’ Degree in Urban Planning, Community Development, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Transportation, Engineering, or related field from an accredited school.
  • American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Interested candidates should forward a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume.EOEhttps : / / careers.portauthority.org

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