TRANSPORTATION MOBILITY COORDINATOR

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce dedicated to delivering exceptional service to its residents. If you are passionate about joining an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

The Transportation Mobility Coordinator oversees programs, initiatives, and projects that aim to increase trips made by walking, biking, transit, scooting, and other non-single-occupancy vehicle (non-SOV) modes.

Program Management and Development

• Coordinate the city’s dockless scooter program, including oversight, data collection and analysis for reports.
• Serve as the City’s liaison to the Bublr bike share program and lead the strategy development to grow ridership, promote the system, and collect and analyze data for reports.
• Develop and lead educational and encouragement programs to build awareness and support for new traffic calming measures and bikeway improvements.
• Develop Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies to promote active modes of transportation for employers, events, and commercial corridors geared toward increasing the number of non-SOV trips.

Community Engagement, Research and Administration

• Coordinate with external partners on transit promotion and initiatives to increase connections to and ridership of buses and the streetcar.
• Engage community stakeholders in projects and programming.
• Research and prepare design guidance and policy recommendations for mobility hubs, bicycle parking, and first/last mile connections to transit.
• Research and prepare policy recommendations for technological innovations related to transportation, such as ride share, shared vehicles, and autonomous vehicles.
• Oversee curbside use innovations related to deliveries and loading, freight movement, pricing, and non-auto use of the curbside.
• Prepare and maintain records, reports, and files pertaining to grants.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

1. Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning, transportation engineering, urban studies, business administration or a related field from an accredited college or university.
2. Two years of professional experience in program coordination related to transportation, such as shared mobility management, transportation planning, TDM work, or transportation innovation and technology.
3. Certification in Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Sponsor’s Guide to Non-traditional Transportation Project Implementation within one year of appointment and throughout employment.
4. Ability to travel independently around the City of Milwaukee by public transportation, walking, biking, or driving.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.

Technical

• Knowledge of transportation planning and design, urban planning principles and practices, and mobility improvements.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply complex technical publications, plans and job-related materials, including guides from the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards, governmental regulations and City ordinances.
• Knowledge of public administration principles, capital and operating budgets, and grant processes.
• Knowledge of national and international best practices relative to innovative transportation planning, programs, and policies that support safe streets, shared mobility, walking, biking, and transit use.
• Skill in using graphic design software programs such as Adobe Suite and geographic information systems (GIS).
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office software to prepare written reports, organize public education programs, and prepare presentations.
• Knowledge of traditional and social media communication platforms.
• Skill in analysis and manipulation of data and information.
• Ability to use spreadsheet, database, project management and word processing software to develop reports, business correspondence and summary data.
• Ability to gather and interpret data and respond to data requests.
• Ability to create visual aids based upon statistics for presentations and marketing materials.

Project Management and Oversight

• Knowledge of leadership principles and best practices.
• Knowledge of team management principles and practices.
• Ability to monitor work activities, assign duties, outline work methods, direct work in progress and check or inspect completed work.
• Ability to contribute positively to an environment of inclusion wherein all employees are treated respectfully, are valued for their strengths, and feel that they can safely express themselves.

Communication and Interpersonal

• Strong collaboration skills for building, developing, and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Written communication skills to create reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.
• Verbal communication and presentation skills to represent the City of Milwaukee and the Department of Public Works effectively.
• Ability to identify, build, and maintain effective working relationships with the public, elected officials, community groups, coworkers, and management.
• Ability to provide services in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with coworkers and clients whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.
• Public relations skills, including the ability to positively engage with the public and answer questions from residents, the media, and stakeholders.

Judgment and Responsibility

• Commitment to professional development to stay apprised of advances in transportation and mobility planning and innovation.
• Ability to represent the department honestly and ethically as well as to maintain confidentiality.
• Organizational skills to plan, prioritize, delegate, and accomplish work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage the scope, timeline, and budget of an assigned project.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to be able to explore various solutions to complex issues.
• Ability to handle emergencies with a calm and thoughtful approach.
• Ability to exhibit professionalism, trustworthiness, and stewardship regarding City resources.

The current salary range (2MN) is $94,758-$115,501 annually, and the resident incentive salary for City of Milwaukee residents is $98,548-$120,121 annually. Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.

An employee holding an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification is to be paid an additional 3%.

BENEFITS

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:

• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit http://city.milwaukee.gov/Benefits.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job-related and will consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education, experience, and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test, a structured interview, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to structured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE - The selection process will be held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the City's needs are met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the selection process components. Unless required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative dates or times for the selection process. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

• Applications and further information may be accessed by visiting www.jobapscloud.com/MIL.
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.