TDM Employer Outreach Specialist (Transportation Planner II)

Job Announcement Since 1977, the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) has served the Fairfax County community by enhancing mobility, safety, and the quality of life of residents, businesses, and visitors through planning, coordinating, funding, implementing, and sustaining a multimodal transportation system. FCDOT is seeking a motivated and public service-oriented Transportation Planner to join the Site Analysis Section. Working closely with commuters, employers, and other local and regional partners, this position is responsible for outreach and sales engagement activity to implement Transportation Demand Management (TDM) programs for the Fairfax County’s Commuter Services (FCCS) team. In a dynamic environment, this position will provide a challenging and rewarding experience for an individual interested in and committed to working with employer and stakeholder groups to reduce Single Occupancy Vehicle (SOV) travel in Fairfax County. Responsibilities Include Coordinating with county agencies, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG), the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT), Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), and Transportation Management Agencies (TMAs) to implement effective programs; Collaborating, as a member of the FCCS team, with federal, regional, state, and local agencies to plan, coordinate, and implement TDM strategies to mitigate congestion along major travel corridors; Conducting “sales-oriented” employer outreach to establish and maintain TDM programs in Fairfax County; Conducting onsite employer TDM assessments to assist in program analysis and implementation; Establishing and maintaining business relationships with employers and regional stakeholders; Maintaining and updating staff assigned clientele records within the regional OneCommute Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database to record, store, manipulate, analyze, and present outreach information; Coordinating, planning, implementing, and representing FCCS at employer-based transportation events, as well as regional TDM events and meetings; Developing and preparing a quarterly TDM newsletter; Coordinating with internal marketing and communications staff on newsletter design and supporting outreach campaigns; Planning, managing, and implementing TDM meetings, events, and workshops, both in-person and virtual, including occasional evenings and weekends; and Performing other duties as assigned. For more information on the Fairfax County Department of Transportation, please click here. Employment Standards Minimum Qualifications Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to") Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, urban, regional or transportation planning, or a closely related field; plus two years of professional experience in civil engineering, urban, regional or transportation planning, or a closely related field. Certificates And Licenses Required Valid driver’s license Necessary Special Requirements The appointee to this position will be required to complete a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and three years of professional experience in urban, regional, or transportation planning, or a closely related field;Knowledge of commuting trends and experience in multimodal transportation planning for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, and drivers to reduce single occupancy vehicle travel.Knowledge and experience in TDM program implementation, specifically related to Fairfax County’s Commuter Services (FCCS) and Transportation Demand Management (TDM) programs.Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills, including ability to coordinate multiple projects, prioritize, and meet established deadlines.Strong written communication skills, including ability to prepare reports, meeting summaries, newsletters, and official items for partnering agencies consideration, letters, and other correspondence.Experience conducting “sales-oriented,” customer-facing calls, emails, meetings, and interactions.Experience using and maintaining detailed records in a CRM system.Strong oral communication skills for and engaging with senior staff, employers, and the community.Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.Desire to advance a collaborative and supportive culture. Physical Requirements Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer. Employee may be required to do some walking, standing, bending, and carrying items. Must be able to lift and carry 25 pounds. Ability to transport boxes of materials for community events. Ability to attend community events or field visits that may require riding and exposure to weather conditions. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Selection Procedure Panel interview and may include exercise. Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity. Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.