MPO Transportation Coordinator

The purpose of the position is to support the Hernando-Citrus Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) with carrying out local, state, and federal mandates of the MPO program and transportation planning related activities.  This position will perform highly responsible technical and administrative work to support the MPO Board, Executive Director and the boards/volunteer committees functioning in the MPO, including financial, program activities, projects, and planning.

The following statements describe the principal functions of this job and its scope of responsibility but shall not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

• Assists the MPO Executive Director in formulating transportation policies and procedures for consideration and action by the MPO Board. Coordinates with the Florida Department of Transportation on policy and administrative matters. Attend statewide, regional, and local transportation functions as needed.
• Assists the MPO Executive Director in carrying out mandated MPO planning responsibilities related to the Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), and the List of Priority Projects (LOPP). Assists with grant management. Performs the duties of the MPO Executive Director in their absence including presentations to the MPO Board and committees.
• Assists the Executive Director in reviewing official directives and correspondence to determine possible updates to agency programs, policies, and procedures.
• Assists in the preparation of the annual Departmental budgets including review and analysis of historical budget information.
• Prepares financial reports and documentation for local, State and Federal agencies.
• Coordinates with the MPO advisory committees, the Hernando County and Citrus County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Boards (TDLCB), and local aviation advisory boards and committees.   Works with local governments, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and other regional, state, and federal agencies as required.
• Coordinates with personnel on administrative transportation activities and functions. Conducts and/or attends staff meetings.
• Prepares comprehensive reports, relative correspondence, public outreach materials, and memorandums.
• Prepares agenda items, reports, and correspondence for the MPO Board and committees.
• Oversees the preparation and maintenance of the division records, reports, and files. Develops, updates, implements, and/or completes applicable procedures, policies, program material, manuals, forms, and reports.
• Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management personnel.

Emergency Response 
County employees are required to report for work during a state of emergency and are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations which may include duties other than those specified in this job description. Employees may request an exemption from this requirement by submitting the appropriate exemption form, subject to review and approval.Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Business, or another related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in MPO, urban/transportation planning, or related experience in which the work emphasis was urban/transportation planning.  
• Management and/or supervisory experience desired. 

A combination of education, training and experience may be substituted at the County's discretion.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida and be insurable by current insurance carrier, or valid Florida Identification Card is acceptable only for positions not required to drive a county vehicle.

• Must have or be able to obtain certification within three (3) months of employment in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)
  • IS-200.b: ICS for Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents
  • IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

Required Competencies

• Knowledge of
  • Wide range of computer applications, including Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Principles, techniques and current trends in research methods and techniques.
  • Local governments, their operations, and needs.
  • Grant terminology and applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to financial reporting for Federal, State and local agencies.
  • Budgeting and work program experience desired.
  • Relevant federal and state and local transportation laws, codes, and regulations.
  • And understanding desired of transportation planning, urban planning, current issues, policies, practices and standards and technologies relating to multi-modal transportation.
  • Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and Federal Transit Authority (FTA) standards, policies, grant funding processes and requirements for agency planning documents.
  • The 3-C (comprehensive, continuing, and coordinated) Urban Transportation Planning Process, the Travel Demand forecasting Process (using computer Models) and familiarity with FHWA, UMTA, and FAA guidelines and grant procedures.
• Ability to
  • Write clear and accurate agenda items and memorandum.
  • Conceive, plan, and participate in research projects/programs. Demonstrated ability to use impendent judgment and analyze transportation and facilities issues using data, research, statistics, etc.
  • Establish and maintain positive working relationships with elected officials and diverse groups, including business and industry professionals, advisory committees, and the public.
  • Work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
  • Organize, plan and schedule multiple tasks, develop program strategies, and implement projects.  Capable of managing complex assignments requiring the collection of information with varying levels of details from multiple sources.
  • Conduct research, analyze data, and develop recommendations.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Requires sitting most of the day.
• The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 20 pounds.
• The job requires frequent bending, twisting, and occasional squatting, climbing, kneeling, and balancing.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involve simple grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manual manipulation, and typing.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Requirement

• Occasional to moderate travel may be required, sometimes involving personal vehicles or overnight stays for meetings, training, or to visit other office locations.

Pay Grade: 11
Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on policy, education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Hernando County BOCC provides to veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PLEASE REVIEW THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ON POSTING AND COMMUNICATE HOW YOU MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR APPLICATION/RESUME. MINIMUM REQUIEMENTS MUST BE MET TO BE CONSIDERED.
All applications will be carefully reviewed to evaluate qualifications and overall suitability for the position. The relevance, scope, and length of related work experience, training, and education outlined in the application and resume will be considered during the screening process. Selected applicants will be contacted to participate in interviews. Candidates are encouraged to clearly document all pertinent experience, including relevant knowledge, skills, or abilities gained outside of traditional employment, in the additional information section of the application.

Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, gender, orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected characteristic as defined by law.

Hernando County is a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to drug testing in accordance with Federal and Florida State Law. 

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must provide notification to the BOCC in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.