Pedestrian Bicycle Administrator



Pedestrian Bicycle Administrator

Salary

$67,192.06 - $80,752.63 Annually

Location

Madison, WI

Job Type

PERMANENT FULL TIME

Job Number

2018-00393

Department

Traffic Engineering Division

Opening Date

11/09/2018

Closing Date

12/3/2018 11:59 PM Central

Comp. Group/Range

18/10

General Description


 
The City of Madison seeks a person with initiative that can plan, advocate for, and manage implementation of pedestrian and bicycle initiatives and improvements.  This person would facilitate public engagement activities in a way that provides voice to every constituency, resulting in balanced transportation decisions that increase pedestrian/bike mode share, mobility, and safety.  We are seeking someone who can build collaborative relationships inside and outside the city to advance pedestrian and bicycle safety and mobility. We seek a person who will proactively reach out to under-represented communities and incorporate their transportation needs in pedestrian and bicycle initiatives. 
 
This is a highly responsible professional position in the development, coordination, management and implementation of a city wide pedestrian and bicycle program that promotes pedestrian and bicycle mobility and safety. This position supervises staff responsible for education, bicycle licensing, and related activities, and is responsible for developing media contacts and public information campaigns.  The position also entails assisting organization's safety education efforts and coordinating grant writing activities. This position is characterized by effective communication with the public and policy makers, and the ability to lead cross-agency teams to plan, develop solutions and implement transportation improvements relating to pedestrian and bicycle mobility and safety.
 
 
About Madison
The City of Madison has a population of over 250,000 in a region of more than 500,000 and is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S.  Surrounded by five lakes, Madison is home to a City-owned transit system with high ridership, a walkable and thriving downtown, many unique and walkable neighborhoods, distinctive locally owned restaurants and businesses, excellent healthcare, and unique music venues.  Madison is a Platinum Bicycle Community, as rated by the League of American Cyclists, with over 300 miles of paths and on-street facilities. Walking and cycling have a 15% mode share, which will need to grow in the coming years as Madison's economy develops. 

Madison's economy is thriving.  State government and the University of Wisconsin – Madison play important roles, yet Madison is evolving from a government-based economy to one that is more private sector driven.  Biotechnology, information technology, healthcare, insurance, and specialized manufacturing are some of the sectors that are growing within the community.
 
 
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**APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WITHOUT ATTACHED ESSAY RESPONSES WILL IMMEDIATELY BE ELIMINATED FROM CONSIDERATION.**

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and serve as the City's lead contact for pedestrian and bicycle programs.
  • Lead planning efforts to complete pedestrian and bicycle networks in a context sensitive way that will be part of a balanced transportation system.
  • Supervise staff responsible for: pedestrian and bike educational programs, bike licensing, on-site bike facility review and design.
  • Lead and manage multi-discipline cross-agency teams to prepare plans, advance programs and implement projects as assigned.
  • Represent the Department of Transportation at City committees as well as stakeholder meetings.
  • Manage, coordinate, develop, and prioritize the annual and five-year pedestrian and bicycle work plans.
  • Pursue funding sources to implement the pedestrian and bicycle plan, including grant applications, budget submittals for the Capital Improvement Program, as well as other federal and state sources. 
  • Develop and track performance measures that address: pedestrian and bicycle safety, pedestrian and bicycle mobility, and progress in implementing the pedestrian plan and the bicycle plan.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with local and national pedestrian and bicycle professional organizations, bicycle shops, and related organizations and individuals. 
  • Prepare reports and studies as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Four years of increasingly responsible experience in such fields as planning, engineering or pedestrian and bicycle transportation; AND
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in city or transportation planning, civil or transportation engineering, or closely related field.
If an applicant does not possess the experience and the degree above, HR will review the application materials to determine if the applicant possesses the following equivalent experience: 

Four (4) years of experience applying the following:
  • All modes of transportation planning at the Federal, State, Regional and Local levels.
  • Application and use of bicycle and pedestrian design standards and principles, including Federal, State, AASHTO, NACTO and ITE.
Two (2) years of experience applying the following:
  • Data analysis principles, with ability to analyze and interpret complex data, problems, and issues.
  • City planning principles and local government processes.
  • General traffic safety concepts.
  • Rules, responsibilities and techniques specific to pedestrian and bicycle safety.
  • Methods/techniques for community outreach and engagement.
  • Computers and computer software applicable to the duties of the position, including presentation software.
  • Presentations to large diverse groups and other stakeholders.
Familiarity with the following:
  • Urban planning and design, transportation systems and relationships to land use.
  • Equity and inclusion principles, and ability to incorporate these values in pedestrian and bicycle planning.

The City of Madison strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its citizens and visitors.  Therefore, successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to work effectively with multicultural communities.

For a complete list of the knowledge, skills, and abilities, please see the class specification.
 

Special Requirements

Ability to meet the transportation requirements of the position.
 
Physical Requirements:
 
Employees are expected to conduct transportation studies focusing on pedestrian and bicycle mobility, which involves physically traveling to various intersections to observe conditions. In addition, employees are expected to give presentations at various schools and community groups throughout the City. Work hours may vary and include hours outside the regular work schedule, including weekends and evenings.

The City of Madison offers excellent pay and benefits for employees. City Ordinances, handbooks, and labor contracts provide specifics; the description here is not to be considered a binding statement but offers an informal summary.
 
Compensation

The City of Madison strives to pay competitive wages. View the current salary schedules for pay for all classifications. Employees receive increases based on tenure with the City. Longevity pay will be reduced if employees do not live in the City of Madison.

Benefits

The City offers a competitive benefits package, including a generous leave package, a variety of insurance options, and non-traditional benefits such as a bus pass for all employees and the possibility of flexible work schedules. A brief summary of benefits is listed below.

Leave

Vacation is earned upon starting employment and can be used after completion of probation. The general vacation schedule is below.
 
0-3 years 10 work days of vacation
After 3 years 12-1/2 days
After 7 years 15 days
After 11 years 17-1/2 days
After 15 years 20 days
After 19 years 25 days
After 27 years 27 days
 
Employees earn 3.5 personal days in addition to vacation.
 
Employees receive seven official paid holidays (New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day), as well as 3 paid leave days (the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve).

Employees also earn 13 sick days annually that may accrue to a total of 150 days.

Retirement

The City of Madison participates in the Wisconsin Retirement System through the State of Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds.
 
Insurance

The City of Madison offers a variety of optional insurance programs including:
•Health Insurance
•Dental Insurance
•Life Insurance
•Income Continuation Insurance (for short and long-term disability)
•Long Term Care Insurance
 
Other Benefits

The City offers numerous other benefits and programs for employees, including:
•457(b) deferred compensation plans
•Employee Assistance Program
•Bus Pass on Madison Metro
•Flexible Work Schedules
•Employer-paid Training

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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY--YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS AS PART OF YOUR APPLICATION. You can answer the questions using a word processing program and attach as a .docx or .pdf file. You must attach the document in the "Attachments" section of the application or you will not receive further consideration for this position. Your responses will be evaluated on your writing ability including: spelling, grammar and your ability to express your thoughts in a logical fashion. By checking this box, you acknowledge the above and understand that your response is required and failure to attach your essay response will immediately eliminate you from consideration.
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Madison is a thriving community with increasing residential and business densities and a robust transportation system, in which the pedestrian and bicycle modes of transportation fill an important role. Please describe how your training, education, and experience makes you an excellent candidate for implementing the City's pedestrian and bicycle plan, policy, and initiatives. Provide examples of projects you have helped to implement, particularly those in an urban environment.
  • My one (1) page essay response to this question is attached to my application.
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Please discuss how pedestrian and bicycle improvements can impact communities of color or other traditionally under-represented communities.
  • My one (1) page essay response to this question is attached to my application.
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Madison has an engaged citizenry that represent different modal interests and community priorities. Street elements, such as resident and business parking, tree canopy, pedestrian accommodations, bicycle accommodations, as well as motor vehicle needs all compete for space in the urban cross section. Please discuss an example where you have worked with different interests to provide for, and balance, all the competing street priorities.
  • My one (1) page essay response to this question is attached to my application.

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Agency
Madison, City of (WI)
Address
215 Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd.
MMB Rm 261
MADISON, Wisconsin, 53703
Phone
(608) 266-4615