Active Transportation Program Coordinator - New Mexico Department of Transportation - Santa Fe, New Mexico
The NMDOT Multimodal Planning and Programs Bureau is currently looking for an Active Transportation Program Coordinator to help manage the Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails funding programs. This permanent, state funded position plays an essential role in getting federal grants out to New Mexico communities to support active transportation. It also provides technical support for communities working on federally funded projects and assists with other planning efforts as needed.
This position is located at the NMDOT General Office and is fully in person. Our office is located at the South Capitol Rail Runner station with easy transit access to Albuquerque and much of Northern NM and bike trail access to much of metro Santa Fe. NMDOT offers great benefits including the potential for flexible work schedules.
The ideal candidate will have some experience with transportation planning, public grants management, and the Code of Federal Regulations, however on the job training is expected and interested applicants of all backgrounds who meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply. For more information, please see the link below or search for job #21318 on the State of New Mexico Careers website.
Salary
$23.07 - $36.91 Hourly
$47,989 - $76,782 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 65
Posting Details
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two (2) weeks of closing date.
The Multimodal Planning and Programs Bureau (MPPB) sits within the Planning Division at the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and is responsible for developing the State Freight Plan, NMDOT Public Involvement Plan (PIP), the Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP), and various other plans.
Furthermore, the Bureau ensures compliance with federal and state planning regulations for Metropolitan Planning
Organizations (MPO) and, for the non-metropolitan consultation process, through working with Regional Transportation Planning Organizations (RTPO).
The Bureau oversees the Bicycle/Pedestrian/Equestrian (BPE) Program, Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), Recreational Trails Program (RTP), and Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), as well as projects previously funded through the Safe Routes to School and Scenic Byways programs.
Why does the job exist?
This is an Urban and Regional Planner III position in the Multimodal Planning and Programs Bureau. The position assists the State's Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Equestrian Coordinator and the rest of the Active Transportation Programs Team with planning and program coordination. Duties include program management of the Recreational Trails Program and Transportation Alternatives Program, multimodal transportation planning, providing technical assistance to Tribal and Local Public Agencies, coordinating with Metropolitan Planning Organizations and Regional Transportation Planning Organizations on transportation planning in New Mexico, and other duties as assigned.
How does it get done?
Key responsibilities of this position will include the administration of the Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails federal aid highway programs including managing calls for projects, reporting, project and program monitoring, processing reimbursements, and overseeing grant agreements. This position also must assess projects for feasibility, program eligibility, and compliance with state and federal processes and requirements.
Who are the customers?
New Mexico Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Regional Transportation Planning Organizations, Tribal and Local Public Agencies, as well as the traveling public.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have preferred experience and/or education in the following:
* Planner, Program Administrator or Policy Analyst for a governmental entity is desired.
* Managing federal grants.
* Familiarity with the requirements contained in 2 CFR 200 (Code of Federal Regulations) as well as experience with transportation planning.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in planning, architecture, business administration, public administration, or political science and two (2) years of experience to include urban transportation or infrastructure planning, real estate, commercial or public land usage, grant management, procurement, working with contracts, right of way appraisal, inter-agency coordination, engineering design, business administration, and/or economics. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Substitution Table
These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience Education Experience
1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 6 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 6 years of experience
2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 4 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 6 years of experience
3 Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 2 years of experience
4 Master's degree or higher in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 0 years of experience
• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions
Work is primarily performed in an office setting. Some statewide travel with overnight stays may be required.
Must adhere to strict deadlines. Extensive use of personal computer.
Work is primarily performed on-site in Santa Fe in an office setting with exposure to a Visual/Video Display
Terminal and extensive personal computer and phone usage.
Occasional overnight travel is required within New Mexico as well as to conferences in other areas.
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Agency Contact Information: Samuel Jensen @ 505-469-0823 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.