Summary
Description
The Organization:
Denver South is both the geographic area along the I-25 highway and rail corridor south of Denver, and the organization of community and business leaders working to create an environment where businesses and workers thrive. This is done by collaborating with regional partners to foster quality job growth and efficient transportation solutions.
The Position:
The Transportation Specialist will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of projects and/or programs that intend to mitigate the negative impacts of traffic congestion and enhance overall commuter mobility throughout the Denver South region. Reports to the VP of Transportation & Mobility.
Denver South, the organization, achieves impact through collaboration and influence rather than through direct authority. Within this unique environment, this position will be expected to advance Denver South's goals through relationships and creative strategies and initiatives.
Essential Functions:
- Provides day-to-day project/program management assistance and supports the studying, planning, design, and implementation of transportation and mobility focused projects and programs. This includes managing the scope, schedule, and budget, in addition to coordinating between the involved partners and vendors/contractors.
- Assists the VP of Transportation & Mobility in the development of new projects/programs by performing the relevant research and analyses.
- Works with the VP of Transportation & Mobility and the Marketing & Communications department to develop the necessary internal and external communications that will be used to advance a project/program.
- Collaborates closely with relevant staff from the key jurisdictions, RTD, CDOT, DRCOG, and vendors/contractors to ensure projects/programs are advanced from the conceptual phase to the implementation phase.
- Responsible for grant identification/research, writing, administration, & managing project(s) accordingly.
- Works with VP of Transportation & Mobility in the development of metrics and reports that convey relevant progress.
- Represents the organization in relevant committees and participates in local, regional, and state events/conferences, as directed by leadership, to inform Denver South strategies, as well as to communicate Denver South successes to broader audiences.
- Performs other duties as required and necessary to ensure the success of the organization.
- Consistently promotes, supports, works, and acts in a manner that advances the Denver South mission, goals, and values.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills are required.
- Data collection, management, and analysis skills are strongly preferred.
- GIS data collection & mapping skills preferred.
- Relationship building skills that inspire confidence, trust, collaboration, and respect with stakeholders, partners, and contractors/vendors.
- Ability to think critically and creatively, help design, and coordinate strategic and tactical initiatives efficiently and effectively.
- Ability to communicate persuasively, knowledgeably, effectively, professionally, and tactfully with a variety of audiences.
- Ability to identify, apply for, manage, and administer grants is preferred.
- Ability to understand and communicate value propositions and secure buy-in.
- Ability to present and maintain a professional, composed, and courteous demeanor in challenging and/or sensitive situations.
- Ability to be self-motivated, actively seek out work, and perform as a self-starter.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to be candid and collaborative and to give and receive feedback.
- Ability to prioritize and manage time well, meet metric-driven goals, and adhere to project deadlines and budgets.
- Ability to research, evaluate, and implement new methods and techniques for operational improvement within respective department.
- Ability to proficiently use and learn various technologies and software.
Experience:
- A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience is required.
- The ideal candidate will have experience in coordinating multi-faceted projects/programs with the public and private sectors. They will also be experienced in grant procurement and administration. This person will have an interest in or in learning about transportation infrastructure, mobility, innovation, sustainability, broadband, ITS, public works, public planning, engineering, public policy, and/or public administration.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.
Supervisory Duties:
None.
Education:
An associate degree is required.
Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:
- A Valid driver’s license is preferred.
- A driving record (MVR) and criminal history background checks will be required prior to the start of employment.
Working Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work is generally performed in an indoor office environment, requiring professional behavior and attire.
- Frequent local travel on behalf of the organization is required, and some national travel may be required.
- Position requires flexibility of scheduled work hours, which may include evening and weekend hours for community events, meetings inside and outside of the organization.
Physical Activities:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Requires reaching with arms and hands, having good manual dexterity, using hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard, handle or feel.
- Ability to hear alarms/telephones/normal speaking voice.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- Physical effort is rarely required; however, light physical effort may be required by moving and positioning objects up to twenty pounds occasionally and/or ten pounds frequently.
Compensation and Benefits:
Pay Range: $68,000-$78,000 annually plus eligible for performance bonuses.
Expected Work Week: 40 hours per week.
Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k retirement account, vacation and sick time, paid holidays, FAMLI leave, basic life insurance, and supplemental insurance options.
Application Instructions:
By Monday, June 15th, please submit a resume and a short cover letter expressing why you are a good fit for the position to the hiring committee at admin@denver-south.com.
Denver South is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities and all other employment laws and regulations. We intend to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age (40 or older), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions), sexual orientation (including transgender status), race, national origin, disability, creed, religion, genetic information, ancestry, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Organization is dedicated to fulfilling this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
