Sustainable Transportation Program Manager

Penn State University seeks a Sustainable Transportation Program Manager to develop and manage transportation programs focused on sustainability and demand management. Key responsibilities include overseeing bicycle programs, managing budgets, ensuring compliance, conducting outreach, and supervising staff. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and three years of experience. This is a full-time position based in Pennsylvania, and remote work is not indicated.
About the position

The Transportation Program Specialist develops and executes transportation programs and project initiatives including transportation sustainability, transportation demand management, and operations of the Bike Den. Responsibilities include the direct management of programs including bicycle enforcement and education, bicycle and pedestrian facility planning, Rideon commuting, Ridepass, Bikeshare, carshare, Ride Smart, and other various Transportation Demand Management programs. Work duties will include but are not limited to monitoring and assessing program viability/success; presenting impact reports; developing and managing operating budgets; conducting marketing and outreach; ensuring regulatory, grant, and contract compliance; supervising personnel.

Responsibilities
• Lead, manage and coordinate Penn State's Transportation Demand Management Programs to reduce single occupancy vehicle trips to and around the University Park Campus.
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• Manage current programs including discounted transit passes, bikeshare, and vanpool programs while creating new opportunities to encourage alternative transportation methods.
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• Support the implementation of bicycle infrastructure through planning, facility management of bike racks and bicycle storage programs.
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• Administer the Bicycle Education and Enforcement Program for the University in partnership with police and public safety.
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• Create cycling workshops and classes, and liaison with regional entities to support biking on and off campus.
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• Manage the operations of The Bike Den, a community-building space that promotes bicycle transportation and material stewardship.
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• Assist with workshops, maintenance clinics, and general open hours of Bike Den operations.
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• Direct involvement in transit planning for the department including the CATA community routes, CATA campus routes, and the campus shuttle.
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• Monitor projects; ensure grant/contract compliance; develop and employ methodologies to determine viability or success.
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• Collect data; evaluate and analyze results; create, present, and distribute financial, environmental or other impact reports.
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• Develop, forecast, and manage operating budgets; validate and ensure billing/invoices are timely processed.
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• Formulate and implement marketing campaigns and outreach efforts; promote and explain transportation project initiatives.
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• Develop and maintain relationships with funding agencies, municipal leaders, campus/community members.
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• Keep abreast of University Park Campus Master Plan, transportation industry trends, and regulatory requirements.
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• Address issues of concern and facilitate reviews/investigations related to regulatory/funding/contractual compliance.
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• Hire, train, coach, supervise, schedule, and evaluate employees; plan and coordinate professional development opportunities.

Requirements
• Minimum requirement is a Bachelor's degree plus three (3) years of relevant experience.
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• An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
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• A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required.

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