Salary: $56,834.65 - $107,078.45 Annually
Location : 401 B Street, San Diego
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Regional Planning
Division: Strategic Partnerships
Opening Date: 04/19/2024
Closing Date: 5/10/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description
These positions will support a variety of projects focused on implementation of the Regional Plan. Specific focus areas may include Public Private Partnerships and the deployment of Flexible Fleet pilot projects, among other general planning functions .These roles will coordinate with regional stakeholders including transit agencies, local jurisdictions, educational institutions, community-based organizations, major employers, and private sector partners towards the development, deployment, and monitoring of projects that advance SANDAG's transformative vision for the future of transportation.
*Two Regional Planner positions are available, depending on the experience of the candidate, these positions will be filled at the I/II/Associate level.*
Overview of the Strategic Partnerships Division
The Strategic Partnerships team is responsible for supporting the agency in evaluating the potential of public-private partnerships and innovative project delivery, as well as leading the agency's efforts for goods movement planning, digital equity planning, advanced air mobility coordination, and the Flexible Fleets program.
Job Responsibilities

• Provide support and program analysis for the P3 and Flexible Fleet Programs, and other related projects.
• Identify and foster partnerships with stakeholders, private, and public entities for advancing Regional Plan projects.
• Perform and coordinate professional, analytical, and administrative duties for assigned regional planning projects and activities with SANDAG staff, member agencies, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in meetings with committees, working groups, outside agencies, organizations, and community groups.
• Assist with the preparation of written, oral, and visual reports and presentations for various audiences and groups.
• Coordinate and participate in the preparation, administration, and evaluation of various grants from the state and federal government that provide funding for local programs and projects.
• Coordinate regional planning activities with other departments, external partners, and stakeholders; provide information and assistance regarding regional planning programs and projects; receive and respond to routine concerns and questions.
• Review various reports, identify, and analyze impacts, and prepare comments/ recommendations.
• Support working group meetings and public workshops; record and summarize minutes and actions for distribution; assist with specific follow-up requests that arise from meetings.
• Participate in public outreach and community involvement activities related to SANDAG planning efforts, including documentation of public comments and responses.
• Participate in contract management responsibilities; assist with preparing scopes of work, monitoring deliverables, project budgets, and other support activities related to contracts and procurement.

Typical Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree with major course work in urban, regional, or transportation planning, public administration, or a related field. A combination of education and recent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• One to three years of increasingly responsible, professional regional planning experience.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn the principles and practices of regional transportation planning, particularly in the areas of performance management and monitoring, stakeholder engagement, safety, equity, binational collaboration, transportation planning, and related fields.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn federal and state laws, regulations, and requirements pertaining to transportation planning; ability to interpret relevant legislative and regulatory mandates; familiarity with current trends.
• Experience conducting technical research and planning studies; experience supporting the preparation of project reports, researching, and recommending alternatives; experience with intergovernmental project and plan review is desirable.
• Experience supporting and participating in stakeholder meetings, including agenda preparation, reports, and meeting summaries.
• Ability to support contract and project management efforts including preparing and tracking budgets and schedules, supporting elements of Requests for Proposals, scopes of work, and contract adjustments.
• Ability to maintain working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including representatives from local, state, and federal agencies, other government officials, community and business leaders, and the public.
• Ability to inform, educate, and involve the public in the regional planning process.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to prepare presentations and recommendations regarding various program elements.
• Organizational skills and the ability to support several concurrent projects at various stages of completion.

First review of applications: May 10, 2024
Expected start date: June 2024
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including:

• Hybrid work options
• 9/80 flexible work schedule
• Pay-for-performance merit increases
• Retirement - Defined Benefit Plan with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
• Retirement - 457 Defined Contribution Plan with Voya
• Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents
• Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents
• Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees
• Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, bus, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER
• Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year, depending on length of service

01

SANDAG employees are expected to live within the San Diego region and work in-person in our San Diego office; there are telework options available (Monday and Wednesday), as well as a 9/80 work schedule (every other Monday off).This is not a fully remote position.Are you able and willing to adhere to the onsite and work schedule described above?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher inor a related field?

• Yes
• No

03

Years of Full-Time Experience: Using the options below, please select the number of years of work experience you have in the Planning field.

• One to Two Years
• Two to Three Years
• Three to Four Years
• Four Plus Years

04

Will you now or will you in the future require employment Visa sponsorship?

• Yes
• No

Required Question