Penn State Job Catalog

The Transportation Program Specialist develops and executes transportation programs and project initiatives such as transportation sustainability and transportation demand. Responsibilities include researching and identifying pilot programs, processes, concepts, etc.; monitoring and assessing program viability/success; presenting impact reports; developing and managing operating budgets; conducting marketing and outreach; ensuring regulatory, grant, and contract compliance; supervising personnel.

• Develop and execute strategies addressing projects such as transportation sustainability and transportation demand; research and identify pilot programs, processes, concepts, materials, and resources; assess cost effectiveness, technical feasibility, and integration with other initiatives; prepare bid proposals, grant applications, etc.; participate in vendor selection and contract management; oversee implementation
• Monitor projects; ensure grant/contract compliance; develop and employ methodologies to determine viability or success; collect data; evaluate and analyze results; create, present, and distribute financial, environmental or other impact reports
• Develop, forecast, and manage operating budgets; validate and ensure billing/invoices are timely processed; ensure fiscal responsibility; identify and implement cost containment; develop new and maximize existing revenue sources; monitor efficiency and productivity
• Formulate and implement marketing campaigns and outreach efforts; promote and explain transportation project initiatives
• Develop and maintain relationships with funding agencies, municipal leaders, campus/community members; present information regarding transportation project initiatives, bicycle/pedestrian facility planning, transportation services/infrastructure, and campus parking demands
• Keep abreast of University Park Campus Master Plan, transportation industry trends, and regulatory requirements; develop operational changes, policies, and procedures; make notifications, develop training, and ensure compliance
• Address issues of concern and facilitate reviews/investigations related to regulatory/funding/contractual compliance, customer service, personnel performance; take corrective action as necessary
• May hire, train, coach, supervise, schedule, and evaluate employees; plan and coordinate professional development opportunities; adhere to Collective Bargaining Agreement provisions; participate in grievance and arbitration proceedings

Level:

– Supervisor

Base Description:

– Supervises direct reports, but primarily completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates appropriate knowledge to perform own work; spends majority of time on tasks related to own job responsibilities. Demonstrates baseline planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills. Reviews completed work of others to verify accuracy and quality. Follows recommended approaches to assigned work. Supervises assigned staff and coordinates routine work activities. Monitors employee interactions and facilitates a productive working environment. Communicates instructions and policies in a consistent, effective and timely manner. Identifies and addresses concerns appropriately. Makes recommendations for possible solutions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Typically oversees at least 2 full–time direct reports or equivalent team of part–time and/or student workers (for Support track, performs work at Senior Support level or higher; for Professional track, performs work at the Advanced Professional level or higher)

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets for specific area and/or grant(s)

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows standard operating procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems
– Applies proven and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on difficult work assignments, conferring with manager on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– Organizes work of direct reports and may set priorities within general guidelines established by manager
– Reviews the work of others to verify accuracy, quality, and conformance to required procedures and special instructions

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and the University
– Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Collaborates closely with team members; may interact with other staff outside of area
– Utilizes a communication style that is appropriate for a given situation
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials

• Comp Grade – 9
• Minimum – $56,200.00
• MidPoint – $68,800.00
• Maximum – $81,500.00