ABOUT THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT:

The Community Development Department (CDD) is the planning agency for the City of Cambridge. Encompassing the Economic Opportunity and Development, Community Planning, Zoning & Development, and Transportation Planning Divisions, CDD’s mission is to foster a livable, sustainable, just, and equitable community. CDD engages and collaborates with community partners, other government agencies, businesses, and residents to make Cambridge a desirable place to live, work, learn, play, and innovate.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Transportation Program Manager will oversee the City’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Program, working towards the goal of ensuring that people of all ages, abilities and identities may safely and comfortably walk or bicycle to their destinations. This highly collaborative position focuses on implementation of the Cambridge Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans; supports the Cambridge Pedestrian and Cambridge Bicycle Committees; oversees consultant contracts; and has primary responsibility for managing the Bluebikes Bikeshare program for the City of Cambridge. The Program Manager will manage a transportation intern.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Division Director, the Transportation Program Manager will be responsible for the following tasks:

Bicycle and Pedestrian Program

• Cambridge Bicycle Plan
• Ongoing work to implement all elements in the 2020 Cambridge Bicycle Plan Update.
• Manage future updates to the Bicycle Plan, including consultant management and extensive public engagement

Cambridge Pedestrian Plan

• Develop approach and oversee future updates to the 2000 Pedestrian Plan; including consultant management and extensive public engagement
• Data Tracking: manage biennial bicycle/micromobility count program; Eco Totem data; ongoing data analysis working with Data Manager
• Oversee consultant contracts managing count and data analysis program, and other contracts as needed
• Work with other city department staff on the implementation of the Bicycle Network Vision; including collaborating on materials, presentations, public outreach and engagement; evaluations and reports

Bicycle and Pedestrian Committees

• Oversee these two City-appointed advisory committees; manage meetings, rosters, communications, work programs, event planning, subcommittees, committee communications, schedules, etc.      

City Programs and Projects

• Work collaboratively with Community Development divisions and other City Departments on a variety of projects, including but not limited to:
• Urban Design Guidelines and Development Project Review
• Five-Year Plan for Sidewalk and Street Reconstruction
• Major city infrastructure projects and multi-use path projects

Bicycle Share Program (Bluebikes) Program Management

• Manage the Bluebikes program for the City of Cambridge, collaborate with partner communities and oversee the contract with the operator. 

Specific Bluebikes responsibilities include:

• System and contract management, including overseeing a new RFP process for the next contract, working with MAPC; Regular oversight and coordination with system operators and Governing Council
• Fiscal and Budget Management
• Legal and contractual management
• Asset management; Station Planning and Siting
• System Data Analysis
• Working with Development Projects and Donors
• Marketing and communications; working with other team members on program components
• Engaging with peers around the country through NACTO and other organizations

Research and technical guidance

• Follow relevant national and international research to ensure we are engaging in best practices
• Participate in NACTO cohort discussions and information-sharing

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree with seven (7) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.  A master's degree in transportation planning, civil engineering or a related field may be substituted for 2 years of experience.
• Community engagement experience, including working with municipal partners, and community organizations.
• Experience supervising staff and volunteers. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• The candidate’s written submissions and interview must show:
• Being comfortable working with computers and essential software, including general office applications (Microsoft Office suite); GIS and mapping programs; other graphics program experience helpful but ability to learn new applications, as needed also accepted.
• Familiarity with program management, including fiscal and legal oversight (legal degree not needed)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative, solve problems, and carry out complex projects from concept to implementation.
• Ability to independently travel to outdoor sites
• Ability to read and evaluate technical drawings, including engineering drawings and specifications for roadway designs and buildings.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• The ideal candidate will show the following qualities in their written submission and interview:
• Experience working with municipal or similar partners to co-design solutions.
• Familiarity with the varied communities of Cambridge.
• Commitment to supporting sustainable and active transportation options.
• Experience managing contractors to support projects
• Facility with data visualization and GIS tools.
• Familiarity riding a bicycle in an urban setting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Some outdoor work required for site visits, community bike rides, and community walking tours. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essentials functions. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

Standard office environment with fluorescent lighting, computers, standard office equipment, and air conditioning. Moderate noise level with a shared workstation. Work involved is both indoor in a professional office setting and outdoors for siting needs. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule under the City’s Telework Policy depending on operational needs.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Please upload the following documents to complete your application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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