Multimodal Transportation Coordinator – City of Columbia

City of Columbia
Salary: $61,767

Full details and application link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/columbiasc/jobs/4798133/multimodal-transportation-coordinator?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

This position performs professional and technical work in current and long-range programs related to the development and implementation of transportation plans and policies, capital improvements, infrastructure development, curb management, and other City projects and programs; and implementation of the community’s pedestrian and bicycle master plan (Walk Bike Columbia) and the active transportation system for the City; and performs related work as assigned. This position supports educational and encouragement activities related to public outreach with regard to active transportation. The incumbent works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision. The position requires knowledge of the principals and practices of transportation and active
transportation. More specifically, the position:

• Develop and implement transportation plans, policies, and programs to improve mobility and safety for all users;
• Lead projects focused on active transportation, including bike lanes, greenways, pedestrian crossings, and shared-use paths;
• Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate equity, environmental sustainability, and accessibility into transportation planning efforts;
• Coordinates the implementation of the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan;
• Coordinates and advises City staff and regional and state agencies with regard to planning for, design of, and implementation and delivery of urban active transportation projects and programs;
• Develops, coordinates, implements and maintains a series of policies and design standards for road diets, traffic calming, integration of mass transit with active transportation, parking, and similar and maintains a working knowledge of new and innovate concepts;
• Design and implement infrastructure projects to support safe and convenient walking and biking throughout the community;
• Engage with community groups and the public to solicit feedback and promote active transportation initiatives;
• Develops yearly recommendations for annual budget and identifies funding opportunities and prepares applications for grant projects, programs, or awards;
• Analyze reports, studies, and related information and make recommendations for improving the accessibility and safety of all users within the right-of-way;
• Coordinates the collection of pedestrian and bicycle counts throughout the city and maintains a database documenting such counts; provides recommendations for system improvements based upon usage and data collection;
• Collect and analyze transportation data to inform planning and decision-making;
• Conduct studies and analyses, including bicycle and pedestrian counts, collision data reviews, and safety audits.

• Bachelor’s degree in transportation planning, transportation engineering, urban planning, or civil engineering with an emphasis on active transportation, or a closely related field;
• Three (3) years of relevant prior experience with five (5) preferred;
• Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License.