PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TECHNICAL COORDINATOR 1 - 05122026-77507

Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DAVIDSON COUNTY

This position is in the Planning Division - Community Transportation Planning - Program Development Section.

For more information, visit the link below:
https://www.tdot.tn.gov/PublicDocuments/HR/Planning-Division-Community-Transportation-and-Program-Development-Section-Program-Development.pdf

This position has a starting salary of $5,119 monthly/$61,428 annually.

This position has a hybrid work schedule of three days in the office and two days working from home.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

An associate or bachelor's degree in a related field of study and three (3) years of demonstrated competency in a related technical discipline.

OR

Education equivalent to graduation from high school and five (5) years of demonstrated competency in a related technical discipline.

Necessary Special Qualifications

• Some positions within this classification may require candidates possess and maintain a Class D driver's license valid to operate vehicles in the State of Tennessee
• Some positions within this classification may require candidates to possess and maintain, or obtain at their own expense and within 11 months of hire or promotion to this classification, a Class A Commercial Driver's License with an N endorsement without a Code O restriction (Code 52 restriction is allowable) that is valid in the State of Tennessee.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, and COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of the Tennessee Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
• Knowledgeable in laboratory safety procedures
• Knowledgeable in required environmental procedures
• Knowledgeable in administering contracts
• Skilled in report and form writing
• Highly skilled in the use of objective thinking by focusing on relevant details and weighing the outcomes of different options to make decisions and resolve issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to use computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Ability to recognize and take precaution for potential hazards
• Ability to maintain effective work relationships with individual and groups, both internal and external
• Ability to provide tailored instruction and teaching methods that accommodate the differing learning styles of others
• Ability to analyze a process and offer actionable feedback on how to improve the process effectiveness, quality, and efficiency
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to set and manage timelines and priorities to complete the work that has been assigned
• Ability to provide strong customer service to internal and external customers.

Conditions of Employment

• Where a position requires a CDL, you must pass a drug test prior to employment. Commercial drivers and safety impact employees will be subject to additional drug and alcohol testing during employment.
• Incorporating overtime, weekends, and night shifts into their schedules as work schedules dictate
• Extended durations outdoors in extreme weather conditions
• Working in and around construction and vehicular traffic
• Walking on uneven terrain
• Climbing ladders and construction scaffolding
• Carrying equipment and samples in excess of 25 pounds
• Driving long distances are required as part of daily duties
• Performing work in which personal protective equipment will be required to be worn

Overview

The Program Development Technical Coordinator 1 supports the Department's mission to deliver a safe, reliable, and multimodal transportation network. Under the direction of the Planning Division Director, this position plays a key role in supporting the development of the Statewide Long-Range Transportation Plan (SLRTP), assists with the coordination of the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) documents and the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures, and collects, organizes, and summarizes system data to support corridor and congestion studies, other strategic planning initiatives by maintaining organized records and a database for key personnel.

The Program Development Technical Coordinator 1 assists the Program Development staff by coordinating project activities, summarizing data for analysis, preparing materials for compliance reviews, and supporting deliverable development to support alignment with applicable federal and state requirements. The position regularly supports Program Development staff in collaboration with Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), Transportation Planning Organizations (TPOs), Rural Planning Organizations (RPOs), Federal agencies, local governments, consultants, other stakeholders, and other TDOT Divisions to integrate long-range and near-term planning. The Program Development Technical Coordinator 1 provides exceptional customer service to internal and external partners and collaborates effectively as part of a matrix organization to advance Tennessee's transportation planning priorities

Responsibilities

Assists with the development and update of the SLRTP, STIP, and other statewide planning studies. Support tracking of project schedules, budgets, and deliverables, and assist with invoicing. Assist in preparing and organizing documents to support Program Development staff in verifying alignment with applicable Federal and State transportation requirements and Quality Assurance Program standards.

Assist the Program Development staff in coordinating planning activities with MPOs, TPOs, RPOs, local governments, other stakeholders, and the public to gather input on statewide and regional transportation priorities, project concepts, and program updates. Supports the facilitation of regular meetings and workshops for Planning Division staff.

Assist in the development and implementation of public involvement plans and outreach materials that meet or exceed Federal and State requirements for transparency, accessibility, and inclusivity. Assist with preparing presentations, fact sheets, and other resources to inform and gather feedback from the public, in support of Program Development staff, ensuring engagement efforts reach underserved, rural, and traditionally marginalized communities in compliance with Title VI and ADA requirements. Provide support for stakeholder outreach by responding to inquiries, organizing events, and assisting with training or peer exchange sessions.

Assist Program Development staff who work closely with partners and consultants to confirm information is accurate and consistent across statewide and regional plans. Assist with tracking STIP and TIP amendment requests, maintaining documentation, and preparing materials for Program Development staff to use in review and federal coordination. Assist Program Development staff by organizing documentation and tracking deadlines related to the State Planning and Research (SPR) Program, including materials used in Work Program submissions and annual performance reporting.

Provide exceptional customer service to project stakeholders by facilitating the sharing of project information that is organized and understandable to technical staff and the general public. Exercise effective listening skills, provide prompt responses, and communicate clearly to promote transparency, responsiveness, and accountability.

Support Program Development Section in applying policies, standards, guidance, and a data management system that promotes statewide uniformity and consistency of the Program Development Section's deliverables. Assist with applying and supporting records retention policies for use and compliance with Records Disposition Authorization (RDA) requirements.

Assist the Program Development staff with research to support implementing emerging processes, procedures, and technologies that improve the efficiency, effectiveness, reliability, sustainability, and safety of TDOT's transportation network. Stay current on national best practices, regulatory changes, and peer agency innovations, and perform all other required technical duties for the Program Development Section.