Manager of MPO Planning and Policy
Apply NowCompany: Boston Region MPO
Location: Boston, MA 02115
Description:
Salary: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 Annually
Location : 10 Park Plaza Suite 2150 Boston, MA
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 00103
Department: MPO Planning
Opening Date: 10/10/2024
Description
While the following sections describe required and desirable qualifications, candidates who believe that their particular experience and skills fulfill the requirements are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Additional valued qualifications:
Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time position and the starting salary range is $90,000-$110,000 annually, contingent upon qualifications and experience. The agency offers excellent Massachusetts state employee benefits; a flexible, supportive work environment; and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Additional Information
The Central Transportation Planning Staff of the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization is a public agency made up of a passionate group of transportation planners, analysts, modelers, programmers, and engineers working to address the Boston region's transportation challenges. The agency's deep transportation knowledge is an essential asset to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), regional transit authorities, cities and towns within the region, as well as other agencies and stakeholders.
The agency has a hybrid schedule, combining time in the office with remote work. Employees must reside within a commutable distance from the Central Transportation Planning Staff's office, which is located in downtown Boston, in a transit-oriented and bicycle-friendly area.
Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States and a valid driver's license and/or the ability to arrange transportation to meetings in different parts of the region.
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is the fiduciary agent to the Central Transportation Planning Staff and legally employs the staff. Both organizations are Equal Employment Opportunity employers that take pride in the diversity of their workforces and encourage all qualified persons to apply. MAPC participates in the E-Verify system to confirm employment eligibility.
How to Apply
This position is open until filled, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. First consideration will be given to those applicants who apply within the first 21 days. When applying for this position, please upload both a resume and cover letter via Candidates selected to interview will be asked to submit three references plus a sample of relevant writing or a work product.
The information below is a general overview of the benefit programs offered by CTPS. The benefits package is subject to change.
Location : 10 Park Plaza Suite 2150 Boston, MA
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 00103
Department: MPO Planning
Opening Date: 10/10/2024
Description
While the following sections describe required and desirable qualifications, candidates who believe that their particular experience and skills fulfill the requirements are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- A bachelor's degree in urban studies, planning, public administration, political science, government, public policy, or a related field, plus at least five years of staff management experience; or a master's degree in the fields listed above and two years of staff management experience
- Proven ability to manage people with emotional intelligence, empathy, and listening skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and manage concurrent streams of work
- Experience applying quality assurance procedures to products and activities to produce work products of a high standard in the context of changing priorities and deadlines
- Strong organizational and time management skills and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of audiences, including the MPO board, elected officials, technical staff, and the public
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite
Qualifications
Additional valued qualifications:
- Familiarity with visualization as an avenue for communicating complex data and information
- Familiarity with federal and state laws, regulations, and requirements that govern MPOs
- Ability to keep abreast of best practices in metropolitan transportation planning
Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time position and the starting salary range is $90,000-$110,000 annually, contingent upon qualifications and experience. The agency offers excellent Massachusetts state employee benefits; a flexible, supportive work environment; and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Additional Information
The Central Transportation Planning Staff of the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization is a public agency made up of a passionate group of transportation planners, analysts, modelers, programmers, and engineers working to address the Boston region's transportation challenges. The agency's deep transportation knowledge is an essential asset to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), regional transit authorities, cities and towns within the region, as well as other agencies and stakeholders.
The agency has a hybrid schedule, combining time in the office with remote work. Employees must reside within a commutable distance from the Central Transportation Planning Staff's office, which is located in downtown Boston, in a transit-oriented and bicycle-friendly area.
Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States and a valid driver's license and/or the ability to arrange transportation to meetings in different parts of the region.
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is the fiduciary agent to the Central Transportation Planning Staff and legally employs the staff. Both organizations are Equal Employment Opportunity employers that take pride in the diversity of their workforces and encourage all qualified persons to apply. MAPC participates in the E-Verify system to confirm employment eligibility.
How to Apply
This position is open until filled, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. First consideration will be given to those applicants who apply within the first 21 days. When applying for this position, please upload both a resume and cover letter via Candidates selected to interview will be asked to submit three references plus a sample of relevant writing or a work product.
The information below is a general overview of the benefit programs offered by CTPS. The benefits package is subject to change.
- 75% CTPS paid medical insurance premium
- Low cost basic and optional life insurance
- Retirement Savings plans: Defined Benefit Pension plan through Mass. State Employees Retirement Board System (MSERB) and a Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
- Reasonable dental and vision plans
- Paid vacation time starting at 15 days per year (based on hire date)
- Paid sick time
- 13 paid holidays
- Up to 5 paid discretionary days per year (based on hire date)
- 20 CTPS-paid days for FMLA qualifying events, including parental leave
- Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care
- Transit commuter subsidy up to $225
- Blue Bikes subsidy
- Tuition assistance
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
- Professional development
- Professional membership dues assistance
- Short-term Disability coverage
- Optional Long-Term Disability coverage
- Mass4You Wellness Programs and Employee Assistance Program