Contribute to the Future of Yakima Valley:
The Transportation Program Manager plays a key role in supporting regional decision makers in transportation planning for the future of all of those that live, work, and visit Yakima Valley. It is an exciting time specific to how this region addresses land use, transportation, and human services.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor’s degree in planning, Geography, Political Science, transportation, or Engineering.
Five (5) years progressive responsible experience, including two years in a supervisory and managerial capacity; or the equivalent combination of years of experience to perform the essential duties of the position.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Transportation Program Manager reports to the Deputy Director and performs the assigned job duties under general supervision as follows:
 Administers and coordinates transportation planning/programming activities including development of an updated long-range plan for the Yakima Metropolitan Area and Yakima Valley Region. Performs planning research and legislative analysis.
 Responsible for the development of the annual Metropolitan and Regional Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP/RTIP) and Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). Reviews, corrects and processes amendments.
 Responsible for the preparation of YVCOG reports to the Transportation Technical Advisory Committee and the Transportation Policy Board. Represents YVCOG or member jurisdiction at state and local meetings and may be called upon to testify at hearings.
 Administrative resource to member jurisdictions on transportation planning and transportation funding opportunities.
 Responsible to provide member jurisdictions traffic counts when requested.
 Utilizes computer-based transportation model for general planning and traffic analysis.
 Supervises assigned personnel; prioritizes, assigns and monitors work; evaluates performance; recommends and implements decisions regarding employee selection and discipline; ensures resources are available for operations and provides staff training and cross-training.
 Prepares monthly newsletter articles and written documentation to support billable hours.
 Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

 A Bachelor’s degree in planning, transportation, geography, political science, or engineering; (equivalent experience may substitute for education on a one-one basis)
 Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience, including two years in a supervisory and managerial capacity; or the equivalent combination of years of experience to perform the essential duties of the position;
 Must be able to obtain a valid Washington State driver’s license within 30 days of employment and possess valid auto insurance, or to demonstrate the ability to travel throughout the Yakima region and state on a regular basis, at times during inclement weather conditions;
 Must possess a strong knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of planning, project management, budget, and preparation of a wide range of written reports;

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HOW TO APPLY: Position Closes March 3, 2017.
To apply for this opportunity, email your resume and cover letter to yvcog.hr@yvcog.org

The Yakima Valley Conference of Governments is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This is a drug and tobacco free workplace.