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About the Role

The Train Control Upgrade Project (TCUP) is an SFMTA capital project that will replace the existing Automatic Train Control System with a new Communications-Based Train Control system. This project aims to enhance the safety, efficiency, and reliability of the Muni Metro rail system. Join this exciting team at the cutting edge of urban rail technology!

Responsibilities

• Plans the procurement, deployment, installation, and testing of the future Train Control System.
• Assists in planning future subway and surface rail operations using the new system's capabilities.
• Reviews project schedules and organizes the project through planning documents.
• Prepares grant applications and assists in managing the project budget.
• Meets with project stakeholders and develops procurement plans, policies, and procedures.
• Develops business requirements for follow-on contracts for integration services and installation of CBTC equipment.
• Assists in orchestrating the activities of SFMTA staff and contractors.
• Responsible for program evaluation and capital planning activities.
• Responds to reporting and evaluation requirements from the Finance Department and funding agencies.
• Assists in the creation of grant applications and development of application materials.
• Assists the project Communications Officer with communications and outreach.
• Represents the project in interdepartmental and interagency coordination efforts.
• Supervises and directs the work of other project planners.
• Develops and maintains the capital plan for the Train Control Upgrade Project.
• Works with funding agencies, grant administrators, and SFMTA capital planning staff to provide justification for funding.
• Works with the Project Admin Analyst to maintain the project budget, forecasting future expenditures and maintaining project cashflow.
• Works with the Project Communications Officer, SFMTA Government Affairs and other staff on developing the project’s approach to legislative action and board approvals.
• Coordinates and works with the SFMTA Finance Department and Project Admin Analyst for booking incoming grants and budget revisions.
• Develops and reviews drafts of project planning documents.
• Understands and interprets the requirements for the new train control system and its upgrades.
• Develops and/or proposes modifications to operational plans, policies and procedures.
• Assists with developing training programs and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Assists with cost estimates and terms for new and existing contracts, and for proposed change orders or modifications.
• Supports the development and review of contract deliverables from the Train Control Supplier.
• Performs analysis of data generated from the train control system and provides recommendations for service or operational changes.
• Works with Service Planning department to ensure future rail service plans account for the capabilities and limitations of the train control system.
• Writes reports and white papers to document global best practices for train control.
• Reviews and manages workload assignment to consultants, junior staff and interns as required.

Requirements

• Possession of a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Transportation, Transportation Engineering, Public Administration or other closely related field; AND two (2) years of transportation planning experience; OR
• Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; AND four (4) years of transportation planning experience.
• Two (2) years of this experience must be at a professional level focused on the analysis, design, and development of transportation systems or services.
• Additional transportation planning experience beyond the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted for the baccalaureate degree requirement on a year-for year basis.
• A strong interest in promoting public transportation and a desire to learn about transit operations and the technologies driving them.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, purposes, scope and techniques of various phases of infrastructure project and/or transportation planning.
• Experience in public sector procurement, contract administration or project management (local, state, or federal government)
• Experience working with public transportation or in a public transit agency.
• Experience working in large public sector projects, especially transit or transportation projects.
• Demonstrated strong analytic skills and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with diplomacy and conduct meetings with stakeholders throughout the agency.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to present facts clearly and concisely in the preparation of complex reports and presentations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project
• Proficient in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Proficient in data visualization and analysis software.
• Proficient in various scripting languages (Python, SQL, R, etc.).
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, such as Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Ability to work well with a diverse workforce.

Skills

• Transportation Planning
• Project Management
• Procurement
• Budget Management
• Grant Writing
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Contract Administration
• Data Analysis
• Microsoft Office Suite
• GIS
• Data Visualization
• Scripting Languages (Python, SQL, R)
• Adobe Creative Suite

Location

• 1455 Market Street, 7th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103

Work Type

• Full Time
• Temporary Exempt

Experience Level

• 2 years of transportation planning experience (with Master's Degree)
• 4 years of transportation planning experience (with Baccalaureate Degree)
• 2 years of professional-level experience in transportation systems or services analysis, design, and development

Education Level

• Master’s Degree in Planning, Transportation, Transportation Engineering, Public Administration or other closely related field
• Baccalaureate Degree

Salary/Compensations

• $131,300 to $159,562/annually

Benefits

• Employee Benefits Overview

About the Company

• The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA or “the agency”) connects San Franciscans with their communities to enhance the economy, environment and, ultimately, the quality of life in the city.
• As an agency within the City and County of San Francisco, the SFMTA is responsible for managing the city’s transportation network.
• The agency has more than 6,000 employees who are responsible for the management of all ground and some underground transportation in the city.
• The SFMTA has oversight over public transit, as well as bicycling, paratransit, parking and curb management, street operations, walking, and taxis.

Equal Opportunity

• Equal Employment Opportunity
• The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.
• Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.