Trans Management Officer II

The Transportation Management Officer in our Local Government Division will monitor and implement the NDDOT's Transit Program and provide guidance and direction to the state transit agencies and the public on transit-related issues. The duties for this position are as follows:Implement NDDOT's Transit Program: Provide technical assistance and training to transit agencies. Update the State Management Plan for Public Transportation with the current federal and state requirements. Enforce and educate new and current Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations and administrative laws as they pertain to public transit requirements. Assist in the development of annual grant applications for available funding. Review and process quarterly operating service data and budget requests, and capital payments. Monitor contracts and end dates. Represent the NDDOT at local, state, regional, and national meetings applicable to public transportation. Implement and monito the Risk Assessment documents and Single Audit monitoring for transit agencies. Serve as a back-up to other transit staff in the section when needed. Subrecipient Oversight Monitoring for Compliance: Conduct oversight inspections of transit projects in conjunction with federal and state programs. Assist transit agencies with planning, coordination and grant administration. Monitor rolling stock, equipment and facilities to ensure they are maintained in optimal condition and updated in data software system. Monitor issues identified during compliance oversight reviews and ensure they are resolved. 5310 Program - Monitor and implement the Section 5310 federal program. Provide technical assistance and training to rural and urban transit agencies on program regulations and funding. Implement the Statewide Coordinated Plan for rural agencies. Complete and submit annual reporting to FTA.Transit Civil Right Programs Liaison - Assist the Civil Rights Division with FTA Civil Rights Program areas - ADA, EEO, Title VI, and Disadvantage Business Enterprise. Assist Civil Right with training and guidance to NDDOT transit staff and agencies on regulations. Other Federal Programs: State Rural Transit Assistance Program Manager - review and approve transit agency training and travel request. Provide training materials and training to transit agencies. FTA Charter Bus and School Bus Regulations - Monitor federal regulations and provide technical assistance to transit agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree, andFour years of work experience leading to a level of knowledge, skill, and ability necessary to work independently in interacting with others, problem-solving, decision-making, developing and implementing policies, and meeting established goals through planning, organizing, and controlling work activities. Four years of progressively responsible work experience may substitute for two years of the education requirement. Requires a class D drivers license to travel to public meetings and project locations.Employment of the selected candidate will be contingent on satisfactorily completing the interview process and a verifiable record of satisfactory performance in previous employment.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.