New Job Aot Planning Coordinator Iii In Vermont

Overview

The Policy, Planning and Research (PPR) Bureau of the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) has an exciting opportunity for two (2) transportation planning professionals; a Regional Planning Coordinator and a Systems Planning Coordinator, to work in a progressive, creative, transportation planning group that encourages innovation, with an excellent work life balance and opportunities for professional development and growth.

As a member of the Policy and Planning team, you’ll have the opportunity to help shape the future of transportation in Vermont. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across all five divisions of the Agency, and other state agencies, regional, municipal, and international partners to create and evaluate policy options and prepare planning documents that inform Agency investments, activities, and legislation. The Policy and Planning team is respected as VTrans’ catalyst of change where innovative transportation studies, policies, and processes are imagined, incubated, and take form, before being implemented within the Agency and across Vermont.

Details

In these roles, you will be working with leadership and colleagues with a focus on:

• Preparing and managing transportation planning projects and special studies pertaining to highway, rail, air, bicycle and pedestrian, land use, climate, energy and environment, resilience, public transportation, rail trails, and freight; note this may involve either your own work or the management of consultants executing this work.
• Relationship building and management within the agency and with external partners; this specific role will focus on a longstanding, collaborative relationship with the state’s eleven regional planning commissions; duties may also extend to participating in interagency policy initiatives and discussions, providing legislative testimony, and liaising with municipalities on behalf of VTrans.

The Regional Planning Coordinator will focus on:

• Creating, overseeing, and administering transportation planning grant programs and strategic initiatives; this will involve creative problem solving and working closely with Agency staff to execute, review and manage consultants, grant agreements and contracts.

The Systems Planning Coordinator will focus on:

• Supporting Agency leadership in the development of statewide transportation policy and plans; you’ll take part in the development of statewide transportation plans, including the rail, freight, and airport systems plans, and related statewide transportation policy. Duties may include tracking and reporting on evolving legislation during the annual session of Vermont’s General Assembly, researching the potential impacts of policy proposals, and coordinating throughout the Agency to evaluate the impact of proposed policies.

At VTrans, you’ll be working in a collaborative, creative, and social environment with a strong emphasis on work life balance. Remote work/hybrid word/telework options are available and encouraged. Most importantly, you’ll be living in Vermont, which boasts an endless list of amenities including access to all season outdoor activities, a progressive, inviting civic culture, and proximity to many of the US and Canada’s most dynamic cities including Montreal, Boston, and New York.

Please indicate in your cover letter if you have a preference for the Regional Planning Coordinator or the Systems Planning Coordinator position. These positions are classified as AOT Planning Coordinators by the Department of Human Resources.

Who May Apply

This position, AOT Planning Coordinator III (Job Req #47104), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition.

• AOT Planning Coordinator I (Job Req #47078)
• AOT Planning Coordinator II (Job Req #47103)
• AOT Planning Coordinator III (Job Req #47104)

Please feel free to reach out to Matthew Arancio at [email protected] for any additional questions regarding the Regional Planning Coordinator position. For questions regarding the Systems Planning Coordinator position, contact Dave Pelletier at [email protected].

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting

Environmental Factors

Normal office working conditions general apply. Incumbents must be prepared to attend meetings, conferences or seminars which will occur outside normal working hours. Legislative and major discretionary grant application deadlines result in significantly short project timelines, leading to work spikes during parts of the year, and associated high stress levels. Private means of transportation is required for a significant amount of travel to field sites. There will be periodic need to travel outside the state to attend meetings, conferences and training. When making public presentations or facilitating meetings, strong differences of opinion may be expressed. Interaction with a variety of persons may generate strong differences of opinion when making public presentations, facilitating meetings or explaining Agency policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in planning, engineering, economics, natural resources, transportation land use, public administration, or related field AND two (2) years of experience in transportation planning, environmental planning, land use and community planning, city and regional planning, transportation engineering and/or natural resources planning.
OR
Bachelor's degree in planning, engineering, economics, natural resources, transportation land use, or public administration AND six (6) years of experience in transportation planning, environmental planning, land use and community planning, city and regional planning, transportation engineering and/or natural resources planning.
OR
Eight (8) years of experience in transportation planning, environmental planning, land use and community planning, city and regional planning, transportation engineering and/or natural resources planning.

Preferred Qualifications

Supervisory or team/project lead experience .
Eligibility for or membership in AICP (American Institute of Certified Planning.

Special Requirements

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
• Low cost group life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.