DESCRIPTION: The Mobility Manager/Coordinator/Navigator will work with local public transit, planning agencies and human service agencies to coordinate transportation services to improve overall mobility for the general public, with an emphasis on the elderly, low-income persons, and persons with disabilities. This position will focus on the movement of people rather than vehicles to ensure choices for the individual. This position is administered by The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) and is under the general supervision of the CORTPO Regional Transportation Planning Organization.

 

SCOPE OF WORK: Develop a system of outreach to low-income, socially isolated older and/or disabled adults and assist them in gaining access to needed transportation services. The position is very interactive with the local and regional health and human service community, transportation agencies and the public sector. The mobility management role is essentially a transportation social worker connecting individuals with transportation and other resources to meet their needs.

 

Assist public transit and human service agencies in eight counties: Pottawatomie, Lincoln, Payne, Pawnee, Okfuskee, Hughes, Seminole, and Logan.

•Cultivate multi-agency partnerships that can reduce costs through efficient and effective transportation coordination.

•Research needs and demands of users, funding, regulatory process, and develop incentives for participation.

•Develop new ways to remove transportation barriers to and from jobs and employment support services for individuals with disabilities in rural areas.

•Develop goals and objectives for sustainability and growth of the Mobility Management program.

•Attend appropriate conferences, meetings, and trainings as required and appropriate to the position or as assigned by the ODOT statewide mobility manager.

•Develop an informational and outreach program for current transportation services and mobility options through public speaking and media presentations, including the development of outreach materials and a marketing plan.

•Identify and research corporate, foundation, and government funding sources for matching funds and new or ongoing programs.

•Research and implement common driver training standards for all area transportation agencies.

•Participate in the Oklahoma’s Mobility Managers’ Network and work as a team with other mobility managers throughout the state.

•Develops strategies for seeking other funding sources and to leverage existing funding with non-FTA federal programs.

•Establish provision of alternative services such as: volunteer drivers, vehicle sharing, service coordination, mobility training, transportation vouchers and other projects in order to meet diverse human service transportation needs at the lowest cost.

•Prepare the Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan and subsequent updates.

•Organize and facilitate an annual County-wide Mobility Management meeting for those interested in transportation issues to update the vision for transportation coordination, assess progress towards goals, and identify success, challenges, and opportunities.

•Experience with multiple modes of transportation, which could include bicycling, walking, public transit, etc.

 

This position requires in-state and occasional out-of-state conference and training travel. Mostly, the mobility manager will be traveling within the identified service area.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to present information, speak effectively before groups of employees, managers, clients, customers, and the general public, as well as respond to questions in both oral and written forms.

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematical concepts; perform basic math, calculate figures and statistical inference. Ability to apply graphic concepts, fractions, percentages, and ratios to practical situations.

 

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form and explain these to others.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Considerable knowledge of geographical layout of the counties identified in the service area and surrounding areas. Ability to compile information and maintain and keep accurate records and reports. A high degree of computer literacy, including competency in standard spreadsheet, database and word processing software, and geographic information system software. Ability to learn new technology and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.

 

CRITICAL SKILLS: Ability to conduct self courteously and tactfully with the public. Open minded with a willingness to learn.

 

DESIRABLE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is required. A Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation Planning, Public Administration, Transportation/Urban Planning, or another related field preferred. A combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates competency to perform the work may be substituted. Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its specific applications to public transportation desired. Graduation from high school or GED. Advanced certification or higher education preferred. A combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates competency to perform the work may be substituted.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a clean, valid driver’s license at the time of appointment & reliable personal transportation.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Extended periods sitting at a table, desk, in a meeting or workstation with use of a computer; work involves periodic bending, stooping, reaching, walking, and standing. Requires dexterity in operating office machines and equipment; periodic need to carry items up to 10 pounds to and from meetings. Frequent fieldwork in varying environments throughout the region. Travel as necessary within or outside of service area via automobile or other mode of transportation.

 

SELECTION PROCEDURE: The selection of the successful candidate may be by assessment of education and experience, oral interview, criminal background check, review of references, and other appropriate, job-related procedures.

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled.

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