Community Transportation Grants Administrator
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8 2 hours ago Full Job Description Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America.
We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets customers to their destinations on time-and we're looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible.
Roles and
Responsibilities:
Reviews and approves grant applications from subgrantees for operating and non-operating assistance with respect to eligibility and compliance with state and federal regulations.
Funding sources may include NJ-JARC, CMAQ, FTA Section 5310, FTA Section 5311, SCDRTAP Casino Revenue, TMA subsidy, Vanpool subsity, etc.
Provides technical assistance to subgrantees in the design and implementation of grant-funded transportation projects.
Monitors grant compliance and service performance.
Oversees and ensures the timely execution and submission of contracts, reimbursement requests, and other required documentation by subgrantees and NJ Transit.
Conducts regular on-site visits of all funding recipients to ensure compliance with program guidelines, performance requirements, agreements, and applications.
Assists in the development of capital procurement and third-party service contracts, including reviewing and approving bid specifications.
Makes presentations to state, local, and county advisory committees on local community transportation projects, and communicates state policy objectives for various programs administered.
Identifies areas for improvement in services provided by subgrantees, and advises Community Mobility management of issues as well as formulates proposed corrective actions.
Consults with elected officials and staff as well as NJ Transit management staff on local program service needs and how those services can best be coordinated at the local level, and when possible, with existing NJ Transit services.
Education, Experience and
Qualifications:
Minimum:
Baccalaureate degree in Planning, Public administration or related area, equivalent.
Four or more years of transportation planning, grant management, program administration, public administration and/or community relations experience.
Preferred:
Community transportation experience desired.
Knowledge and Skills:
Essential:
Excellent verbal, writing skills and computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, TEAMS and Outlook) required.
Knowledge of deviated fixed route service, demand response, community, and human services transportation is critical.
Preferred:
Experience with federal and state regulations related to funding and regulatory requirements is desired.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Valid NJ Driver's license required.
Working Environment:
Office environment.
With supervisor approval, some work can be done remotely.
Must be willing to travel all around the State and PA when necessary for in-person meetings Physical Demands:
General office work includes, giving presentations, attending meetings in and outside of NJT offices, and may require carrying typical office materials to meetings.
Other Conditions:
Some public meetings may occur outside of the typical 8:
30am- 5pm workday, for example, meeting in the early evening.
May also include traveling for conferences that require overnight stay At NJ Transit you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefit package:
Comprehensive Family Health Insurance - Prescription, Dental, Vision Flexible Spending Account Life Insurance Paid Leave 401(a), 401(k) Retirement Plans - up to 9% employer contribution Tuition Assistance Qualified Transportation Expense Plan (QTE) At NJ TRANSIT we support and depend upon the diversity of our staff.
NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Location City:
Newark State:
NJ.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
8 2 hours ago Full Job Description Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America.
We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets customers to their destinations on time-and we're looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible.
Roles and
Responsibilities:
Reviews and approves grant applications from subgrantees for operating and non-operating assistance with respect to eligibility and compliance with state and federal regulations.
Funding sources may include NJ-JARC, CMAQ, FTA Section 5310, FTA Section 5311, SCDRTAP Casino Revenue, TMA subsidy, Vanpool subsity, etc.
Provides technical assistance to subgrantees in the design and implementation of grant-funded transportation projects.
Monitors grant compliance and service performance.
Oversees and ensures the timely execution and submission of contracts, reimbursement requests, and other required documentation by subgrantees and NJ Transit.
Conducts regular on-site visits of all funding recipients to ensure compliance with program guidelines, performance requirements, agreements, and applications.
Assists in the development of capital procurement and third-party service contracts, including reviewing and approving bid specifications.
Makes presentations to state, local, and county advisory committees on local community transportation projects, and communicates state policy objectives for various programs administered.
Identifies areas for improvement in services provided by subgrantees, and advises Community Mobility management of issues as well as formulates proposed corrective actions.
Consults with elected officials and staff as well as NJ Transit management staff on local program service needs and how those services can best be coordinated at the local level, and when possible, with existing NJ Transit services.
Education, Experience and
Qualifications:
Minimum:
Baccalaureate degree in Planning, Public administration or related area, equivalent.
Four or more years of transportation planning, grant management, program administration, public administration and/or community relations experience.
Preferred:
Community transportation experience desired.
Knowledge and Skills:
Essential:
Excellent verbal, writing skills and computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, TEAMS and Outlook) required.
Knowledge of deviated fixed route service, demand response, community, and human services transportation is critical.
Preferred:
Experience with federal and state regulations related to funding and regulatory requirements is desired.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Valid NJ Driver's license required.
Working Environment:
Office environment.
With supervisor approval, some work can be done remotely.
Must be willing to travel all around the State and PA when necessary for in-person meetings Physical Demands:
General office work includes, giving presentations, attending meetings in and outside of NJT offices, and may require carrying typical office materials to meetings.
Other Conditions:
Some public meetings may occur outside of the typical 8:
30am- 5pm workday, for example, meeting in the early evening.
May also include traveling for conferences that require overnight stay At NJ Transit you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefit package:
Comprehensive Family Health Insurance - Prescription, Dental, Vision Flexible Spending Account Life Insurance Paid Leave 401(a), 401(k) Retirement Plans - up to 9% employer contribution Tuition Assistance Qualified Transportation Expense Plan (QTE) At NJ TRANSIT we support and depend upon the diversity of our staff.
NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Location City:
Newark State:
NJ.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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