Job description

Duties:

• Provide technical and transportation planning assistance to Council members and other public officials
• Oversee and provides administration, development, updates, analysis, and support to various RIC transportation plans and studies
• Oversees elements of RIC's short term planning process
• Provide technical and transportation analysis and planning assistance to Council members and other public officials
• Maintain and operate RIC's Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Conduct data collection and research to support RIC planning activities and transit providers within the Council's jurisdiction
• Oversee TIP development

Examples of Work (not inclusive):

• Provide technical assistance to members and other local agencies on matters relating to their assigned area of responsibility
• Attend and represent RIC at all meetings, hearings and forums which are necessary and appropriate to the performance of their assigned tasks
• Oversees the administration, updating, and development of the RIC Metropolitan Transportation Plan and short-term planning process, including the administration and disbursement of sub-allocated federal TAP and STP funds
• Oversee the development and updates to the RIC Congestion Management Process, as well as coordinating with the Huntington Urbanized Area with their Congestion Management Process
• Prepare grant applications for transportation projects, as directed by the Executive Director
• Be responsible for the Council's data processing element and ensure that all data provided to members and the public is as accurate and complete as possible.
• Conduct data collection/analysis and research for various RIC transportation plans, studies, and reports
• Manage all Transit projects in coordination with KVRTA
• Develop the Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan in collaboration with the WVDOH Division of Public Transit
• Provide computerized mapping for RIC plans, reports and grant applications
• Oversee and scheduling of CSWG (Coordinated Services Working Group) meetings
• Manage all census activities and respond to data requests
• Maintain and update RIC website

Knowledge and Skills Required:

Working knowledge of federal/state program requirements, GIS software and hardware, Microsoft Excel and MS Access; ability to quickly learn new software and skills as needed; ability to develop and write plans, reports and guidelines; ability to make presentations to Council, and the general public; working knowledge of computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software; must show initiative and resourcefulness in completing work assignments; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with members, and representatives of other public agencies.

Experience and Training:

Graduation from 4-year college with a degree in geography, information systems, planning government, social studies, or related field and 2 years' experience. A combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted for education.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,725.00 - $78,275.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

South Charleston, WV 25303: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in South Charleston, WV 25303