Plan & Coordinate Projects

ITS Systems Director

Responsible for citywide technology governance, strategic planning/policy development to advance Smart City solutions for infrastructure, energy, water and waste management; transportation alternatives, building/preoperties, and programs that promote technology literacy and public access to government information. Oversee diverse urban multimodal transportation needs critical to supporting ongoing safe/efficient management of a balanced street system that fully accommodates the needs of people who walk, bike, drive, and use transit.

Other responsibilities typically include:

Collaborate with City departments working to devise Smart City solutions.
Assist departments in managing, analyzing, interpreting data produced through Smart City implementations.
Help departments ensure Smart City projects comply with City laws, policies, and standards.
Work with appropriate IT teams on Smart City projects being proposed/planned.
Ensure City standards of enterprise architecture, project management, procurement, security, privacy, social equity, data management, and performance are factored into the design of Smart City projects.
Maintain a high level of education and awareness of developments in the Smart City technology environment.

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Bike Share Program Manager

Responsible for coordinating and leading the work of the Bike Share Partnership by supporting and managing tasks completed by the partners and stakeholders. The Program Manager will work closely with the staff of the Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems and national partners to build on the successes of the Bike Share Partnership to date; and to identify and foster strategies that make bike sharing a relevant tool to improve the lives of people of color and low income populations. The Program Manager must be passionate about equity and understand the potential that bike share offers to improve the lives of all community members.

Other responsibilities typically include:

Manage and monitor work completed by a network of local and national partners to meet Bike Share Partnership goals, providing guidance and support as needed.
Actively engage and energize partner organizations.
Develop strategic vision for Bike Share Partnership that incorporated a long-term model of equitable bike share and creates strategies for ongoing collaboration and funding.
Manage deliverables and reporting for multiple grants that support Bike Share work.
Manage relationships with various funders and communicate successes and challenges in a timely and responsible manner.
Produce and present program reports for a wide range of partners and stakeholders.
Develop sustainable funding strategies for Bike Share Partnership including researching and applying for additional grants and alternative funding streams.

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Transportation Planner

A Transportation Planner is committed to taking on the role of urban freight researcher who studies the operation of transportation systems implemented by an organization. On a daily basis, the analysis and compilation of data is carried out to evaluate the effectiveness of implemented transportation models and simulations. A Transportation Planner therefore works to analyze the developmental tide of the infrastructure, and how current project models potentially can be developed to weight against local regulations. In that role, one therefore bares the responsibility of representing the administrative approval of transportation-and-land development projects carried out by an organization, to make sure that local regulations and jurisdictions on land use are being followed.

Other responsibilities typically include:

Attend regular meetings and collaborate with engineers, public officials, and public stakeholders to resolve transportation design and environmental issues stemming from civic projects and public policies.
Compose and summon technical reports on plans within regional and urban programs and policies.
Monitor and assess regional/urban production.
Supervise the work of hired consultants and interns; carry out public outreach to promote a consensual dialogue on the future development of civic projects.

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GIS Analyst

GIS Analysts use geographic information system technology to identify assets, variables, and trends in different locations. Their work involves collaborating with computer-aided design (CAD) technicians, developing web apps and tools, and integrating GIS with other technologies. GIS analysts usually work regular business hours, with occasional weekend work necessary to meet important deadlines. Some amount of travel may be required for field work. Typically more for entry-level employees, this position often does not require significant research experience, ability to do advanced programming, or higher education. The GIS analyst position is well suited to analytical thinkers who enjoy statistics and numerical data, have good communication skills, and work well as part of a team.

Other responsibilities typically include:

Convert paper maps into GIS data sets that can be used to identify where locations have been developed.
Manipulate and analyze geographical information to be presented in reports or presentations.
Maintain a geographical library in accordance with the latest trends and newest information.
Develop internet apps and tools to present GIS data on corporate websites for clients.
Study mathematical styles used in successful GIS plans, programs, and commodities, so that they can be applied or improved upon in other applications.

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