Manager, Systemwide Planning

GENERAL

The Manager, Systemwide Planning reports to the Director, Systemwide Planning and will be responsible for project management of long-range and systemwide planning initiatives that will guide the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board’s (Caltrain) investments and providing technical input into key railroad policy decisions.

The Manager, Systemwide Planning will interface with other areas of the Caltrain Planning Department related to capital project, TOD and real estate, policy, and operations and network planning activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

Responsible for project-level planning coordination with external stakeholders and partners on policy initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, potential for external interest, and / or outcomes that affect Caltrain.

Examples of stakeholders and partners include manager-level staff at the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) as well as county transportation authorities (SFCTA, SMCTA and VTA) and regional and local rail and transit operators (SFMTA, SamTrans, VTA as well as ACE, Capitol Corridor and BART).

• Serve as project manager, and in some cases task lead or deputy project manager, for major connecting projects and potential service expansions including coordination and Blended System planning with the California High Speed Rail Authority, a potential Dumbarton Rail connection, the Link21 program, and the potential extension of service to Monterey County.
• Manage multidisciplinary planning projects related to the development and expansion of the system’s major intermodal stations (e.

g., San Francisco, San Jose Diridon, Redwood City) and systemwide grade separation projects.

• Manage or support development of system and station access plans and policies including funding and implementation stages.
• Analyze and evaluate transportation and demographic data, prepare reports and studies about complex transportation planning topics
• Manage consultants, including developing and managing contracts, scopes, schedules, and budgets, support consultant procurement processes
• Coordinate with internal and external parties, represent the agency in public meetings and governmental / regulatory agency hearings and peer working groups to explain planning policies, programs, and projects.
• Supervise staff. Hire, mentor, and take appropriate corrective and / or disciplinary action. Ensure EEO policies and procedures are followed.

Participate in selection of staff. Coordinate staff training and professional development. Establish performance objectives.

Monitor and evaluate employee performance. Examples of Essential Duties :

• Manage tasks and / or projects to support systemwide needs, such as extensions, infill stations, regional connections, grade crossings and level boarding.
• Manage tasks and / or projects to support station access, including improvements to existing stations and ensuring access for new stations follows Caltrain policies.
• Provide support for and closely coordinate with other projects within the planning team, including Network and Operations Planning, Capital Project Planning, TOD and Real Estate Planning, Policy Planning.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one’s self, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm.

Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.

Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Sufficient experience, training and / or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.

In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted.

Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to :

• Bachelor’s degree in planning, Public Policy, Geography, civil, structural engineering or a related field.
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible fulltime experience in transportation planning, urban planning, public policy, public administration, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of experience supervising staff and / or consultants Preferred Qualifications :
• Experience working in a commuter railroad or other major transit system, especially with system expansions.
• Effective analytical, written, and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Effective organizational and project management skills.
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