Equitable and Accessible Mobility Program Coordinator

Equitable And Accessible Mobility Program CoordinatorThe Metropolitan Transportation Commission is an equal-opportunity, non-discriminatory employer. MTC provides all employees and applicants with an equal opportunity in every aspect of the employment experience regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical handicap, medical condition or marital status.The Equitable and Accessible Mobility Program Coordinator will play a key role in supporting equitable and accessible transportation programs at MTC, with a focus on improving mobility options for residents of Equity Priority Communities, people with disabilities, seniors, and other underserved populations. Responsibilities include helping launch and administer the new Transportation Network Company (TNC) Access for All program, supporting implementation of the Community Action Resource and Empowerment (CARE) program to enable delivery of equity-focused capital projects, administering the Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 program, and advancing follow-up actions from MTC's Accessible Futures conference. The role involves program development, grant administration, and close coordination with partner agencies and community-based organizations, as well as providing technical assistance, monitoring project progress, and tracking grant spending to ensure programs are implemented effectively and inclusively.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesEssential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:Program ManagementDevelop and refine guidelines for existing and new funding programsEvaluate project submittals and develop proposed programs of projects for Commission approvalPrepare public-facing reports and presentations describing funding decisions for a variety of audiencesGrant AdministrationExecute grant agreements with project recipientsReview and process invoicesMonitor grant status and remaining funding balances in partnership with Finance colleaguesStakeholder CoordinationBuild consensus for grant program guidelines and project selections among partner agency and community-based organization staffCollaborate and develop partnerships with community-based organizations receiving grant fundingProvide technical assistance to community-based organizations receiving grants to support compliance with federal and state requirementsOther Related DutiesRepresent MTC at meetings, review written reports and memoranda prepared by project staff and make presentations before MTC committees, executive staff, and other agenciesPerform other job-related duties as needed or assigned by the sectionQualificationsKnowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesFamiliarity with transportation approaches to advance equity for historically underserved populationsAbility to develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal collaborators as well as staff at partner agencies and organizationsCollaborative approach to building effective relationships with community-based organizationsAbility to manage multiple programs with strong time management skills and attention to detailCommunication skills to explain policy considerations clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences, both orally and in writingFlexibility and willingness to develop programs from the ground up, often without existing procedures to follow, and to seek process improvements for existing workflowsMinimum Qualifications Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities listed. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:Program Coordinator II Education and Experience: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning, civil engineering, environmental science, business or public administration, or a related field and two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional level experience in a field related to assigned program.Program Coordinator III Education and Experience: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning, civil engineering, environmental science, business or public administration, or a related field and five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional experience administering programs in a field related to assignment area.Preferred Qualifications Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field related to the area of assignment, such as transportation planning, public policy, transportation engineering, economics, or public administration. A Master's degree is preferred. Applicants with a degree issued from an institution outside the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by an academic accrediting service and provide proof of equivalency along with their application.Important InformationHow To Apply To apply for this outstanding opportunity, please use this link:Employment Requirements Successful completion of a background check, professional references and the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. Disability The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment or skills assessment process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If selected for an interview or testing, and you require accommodation, please notify the Human Resources Department when confirming your interview or test.All MTC employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.