Transportation Policy Staff Analyst I Job at Western Riverside Council of Governments
Western Riverside Council of Governments Riverside, CA 92501
The Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) seeks interested and qualified persons for an exciting position!
POSITION: TRANSPORTATION STAFF ANALYST I
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Director of Transportation & Planning and TUMF Program Manager, and other
Transportation Department staff, the Transportation Staff Analyst will assist in developing and implementing
WRCOG’s Transportation Programs including WRCOG's multi-billion dollar Transportation Uniform Mitigation
Fee Program (TUMF) Program and other related efforts as directed.
Under supervision, this position will perform assigned duties to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures, and standards required for successful performance in the various Transportation Programs.
Specific activities required of the Transportation Staff Analyst will include but not be limited to the following:
- Review member agency TUMF reimbursement requests to verify compliance with the TUMF
Administrative Plan/Credit & Reimbursement Manual
- Assist the TUMF Program Manager and other WRCOG Staff to prepare regular updates to the adopted
TUMF 5-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
- Review TUMF Credit/Reimbursement Agreements
- Review TUMF Reimbursement Agreements
- Respond to calls and emails from member agencies and other stakeholders related to the TUMF
Program regarding general TUMF questions such as available funding, agreement status, and other items.
- Review reimbursement agreements for compliance with the provisions of the TUMF Administrative
Plan/Credit & Reimbursement Manual
- Work with the Director of Transportation & Planning, TUMF Program Manager, and Transportation
Department staff to support regular updates of the TUMF Program.
- Participate and present in regular meetings with WRCOG member agencies.
- Support the TUMF Program Manager and Director of Transportation & Planning and Transportation
Department staff at various WRCOG Committee meetings.
The Transportation Staff Analyst serves as an “at will” employee.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES / FUNCTIONS:
Management reserves the right to add, modify, or rescind the work assignments of this position as listed below and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Under general direction of the Director of Transportation & Planning, TUMF Program Manager, and
Transportation Department staff, the job functions for the Transportation Staff Analyst may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assist with regular updates of the TUMF Program and regular comprehensive TUMF Program updates in accordance with state law; update TUMF reference / implementing documents.
- Assist in the update of WRCOG's five Zonal TUMF Transportation Improvement Programs.
- Assist in the review of TUMF Credit Agreements between developers and member agencies and TUMF
Reimbursement Agreements between WRCOG and member agencies.
- Assist in the review of monthly TUMF remittance reports submitted by member agencies.
- Assist in the calculation and collection of TUMF for new development projects.
- Assist in the review and processing of TUMF project invoices submitted by member agencies.
- Assist with oversight of TUMF and transportation-related consultant contracts, TUMF credit and reimbursement agreements, on-call engineering task orders, and contracts.
- Assist with the preparation of the TUMF Annual Report.
- Assist with the research of potential policy changes related to the TUMF Program.
- Assist with the preparation of materials to ensure timeliness of transportation information on WRCOG’s website and through WRCOG’s social media outlets.
- Support the Director of Transportation & Planning and other WRCOG staff, through agenda item preparation and presentations, monthly meetings to WRCOG’s Public Works Committee, Technical
Advisory Committee, Administration & Finance Committee, and Executive Committee, as well as similar meetings / workshops with public and private sector interests.
- Assist with specific transportation activities, including: o PowerPoint presentations for various meetings. o Review TUMF improvement plans proposed by member agencies and developers. o Review proposed developments to determine TUMF land use classification.
- Assist with general transportation outreach for WRCOG’s activities.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation & Planning and/or the Executive Director.
The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. WRCOG Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:
- Preference will be given to applicants with a Bachelor’s degree and two years of work experience, or a
Master’s degree and one year of work experience.
- Preference will be given to applicants with a background in Urban Planning or Civil Engineering.
- Preference will be given to applicants with experience in transportation planning, traffic engineering, or civil engineering.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong quantitative analysis ability.
- Ability to work independently utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff from numerous agencies and jurisdictions, citizens, and other stakeholders.
- Basis working knowledge of MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Possession of valid California Driver’s License and proof of automobile liability insurance.
COMPENSATION:
Salary: $42,162 - $90,272 annually
Hours: 40 hours per week
Benefits: Medical, dental, PERS 2% @ 62 (employee pays 6.75% EPMC), 10 days’ vacation annually, 13 days sick leave annually, 13 holidays annually, and a deferred compensation plan (employee paid).
FILING DEADLINE:
At this time, this position is open until filled. Electronic submittals are acceptable if they are provided by the stated deadline (WRCOG staff may subsequently request original documents).
ABOUT WRCOG:
Established in 1991, WRCOG is a Joint Powers Authority and serves one of the fastest growing areas in the
State of California and the United States. Today, its 18 member cities and the unincorporated County of
Riverside are home to 2 million people, and some 800,000 will join us by the year 2035. In addition to the 19 member jurisdictions, the Eastern Municipal Water District, Western Municipal Water District, and the Riverside
County Superintendent of Schools are members of the Agency.
Recognizing that many issues related to growth are not constrained by city or county boundaries, WRCOG focuses on regional matters important to our future. By working together through its committee structure and utilizing existing resources, WRCOG is cost-effective by reducing duplication of effort and sharing information, enabling strong advocacy and strengthening Western Riverside County’s standing in southern California and the state. WRCOG’s program areas are varied and diverse, and include transportation, air quality, solid waste, housing, environment, energy, economy, growth, and sustainability. WRCOG also administers and operates the Riverside County Habitat Conservation Authority.
For more information on WRCOG please visit the Agency website at www.wrcog.us.
WRCOG is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,162.00 - $90,272.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Riverside, CA 92501
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