(JC-502276) Chief, Rural and Intercity Bus Transit Operators Branch
To Apply: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=502276
Under the general direction of the Supervising Transportation Planner (Office Chief), of the Office of Transit Grants and Contracts, Division of Local Assistance (DLA), the Senior Transportation Planner, as the Branch Chief, is responsible for administering the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5311 grant program. Principal duties include the development of annual Section 5311 Rural Transit Formula grant and annual 5311(f) Rural Intercity Bus grants to ensure the timely processing of applications, coordinate District and Headquarters staff activities associated with monitoring and of the funded projects and assist with the procurement of transit-related equipment funded through the State and Federal Grants Program. In addition, the Branch Chief is responsible for the development of statewide policies and procedures governing the programs, and administrative duties pertaining to the distribution of resources and workload, tracking expenditures, dealing with personnel issues, staff development, and other related activities. Effective working relationship with Districts, public transit providers in the rural areas, and the Federal Transit Administration is critical.
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Senior Transportation Planner Exam
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