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Transportation Funding Manager (transportation Planner Iii)

Employer
Fairfax County Government
Location
Fairfax, Virginia
Salary
$69,407.31 - $115,678.37 Annually
Closing date
Jul 31, 2021

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Industry
Government and Public Services, State & Local
Function
Management, Program Manager
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
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Job Details

Job Announcement

This job opportunity is being re-announced. If you applied previously, you do not need to re-apply to be considered.

Performs transportation funds programming, cyclical budgeting activities, and liaison duties on behalf of Fairfax County. Manages Fairfax County’s Fund 40010 (County and Regional Transportation Projects), and oversight of service district revenues, and proffer funds; collectively managing and overseeing over $100 million annually in transportation revenue. Assists with the management of all funds used for the implementation of Fairfax County’s Transportation Priorities Plan (TPP). Development of funding strategies for transportation projects, and creation and monitoring of capital program cash flows. Pursues transportation funding from federal, local, private, regional, and state sources and assists in development of project funding agreements with government and regional agencies. Analyzes transportation policy issues and provides recommendations. Assist in the development and implementation of business processes, identifying workflow issues and developing solutions. Oral and written interaction with other county staff, elected officials, and external parties. Supervision of one or more transportation planners. Responsibilities include:

  • Identifies potential opportunities to reallocate funding, and revenue forecasting for the formulation of the TPP. Development and submission of transportation elements of the County's Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Preparation of area specific and countywide funding plans and tracking progress of transportation improvements and funding in such plans.
  • Develops and secures interagency project funding agreements. In coordination with internal and external departments and agencies, works to advance transportation projects through the agreement process (consensus of language, internal/external approvals, Board approval, execution, follow up). Follow up to ensure proper funds appropriation.
  • Identifies and secures potential funding for transportation capital and operating projects. Prepares grant applications for state, regional, and federal programs; and assists in reporting progress to funding agencies. Assists in all efforts associated with securing grant funding (e.g. outreach, Board approvals, grant agreements, etc.)
  • Prepares written documents and gives oral presentations for elected officials, public agencies and private entities.
  • Off-site meetings and site visits may require the operation of a personal and/or County vehicle.


Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, urban, regional or transportation planning, or a closely related field; plus four years of professional experience in civil engineering, urban, regional or transportation planning, or a closely related field.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver's license.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Education and experience in one or more of the following areas: transportation, transportation funding for roadway, transit, and multimodal projects, or transportation funding oversight;
  • Experience in managing transportation funds, and large-scale budgets;
  • Experience in monitoring and developing capital improvement programs for transportation projects;
  • Experience in pursuing federal, state, and regional grants (e.g. Commonwealth of Virginia’s Smart Scale Program, federal discretionary grant programs, Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) Six Year Program) and developing funding strategies;
  • Experience with local and state governments, boards, commissions, authorities and transportation agencies;
  • Experience with SAP financial/accounting software
  • Experience in supervising professional staff
  • Ability to analyze transportation and policy issues at the state or federal level;
  • Ability to identify work-flow issues and develop solutions;
  • Strong analytical, verbal and writing skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer. Work is generally sedentary. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include a writing exercise.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or status as a veteran in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.

Company

Fairfax County, Virginia is a diverse and thriving urban county. As the most populous jurisdiction in both Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area, the County's population exceeds that of seven states. The median household income of Fairfax County is one of the highest in the nation and over half of its adult residents have four-year college degrees or more educational attainment. Fairfax County also is home to an extensive commercial office market and is a major employment center.

Fairfax County Government is a great place to work, with a variety of jobs in different fields, great benefits, and an enjoyable working environment. We serve nearly one million residents in one of the largest counties in the country. Our talented employees have established Fairfax County as a leader in nearly every facet of public service and have won national recognition as innovators in local government.The size of Fairfax County government and the diversity of services it provides to citizens allows opportunities for personal growth and development, without ever having to change employers. In addition to pay, Fairfax County Government provides an employee benefits package worth approximately 25% of your salary in additional compensation. This package of benefits consists of programs designed to protect you and your family during your employment with the county and into your retirement years.


BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Flexible Spending Account Programs
Long Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Care Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Virginia College Savings Plans

Fairfax County's Application Process: Fairfax County uses an online application process called NEOGOV at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobsfor nearly all positions.

Applicants who need assistance with the online application process are welcome to come to the Application Center at Fairfax County's HR Central where staff will be happy to work with you to establish an account and get your resume into the system. HR Central is located in the Government Center at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 270, Fairfax, VA, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Or call 703-222-5872 for more information.

For more information on applying, please click here - https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide.

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12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 270
 Fairfax
VA
22035-0034
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