Program Oversight Administrator

Planning

Job Description:

Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets customers to their destinations on time–and we're looking to hire talented folks with a commitment to excellence to make it all possible.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Administer compliance program in coordination with the State program management plans and FTA circulars for programs Section 5310, S5307 Small Urban CMAQ, and Section5311, as well as any other discretionary or emergency grants made available to Local Programs, and will also include State requirements for SCDRTAP and NJ JARC program, ensuring adherence to all outlined requirements.

• Coordinate oversight of subrecipient Drug & Alcohol (D&A) testing programs as mandated by FTA regulations.

• Oversee Transit Asset Management (TAM) tier two plan requirements, ensuring the proper management and maintenance of transit assets in compliance with FTA guidelines. Coordinate with NJ Compliance Department and subrecipients for accurate and timely submittal of National Transit Database (NTD) FTA reports.

• Assists in the development and oversight of capital procurement and third-party service contracts, including reviewing and approving bid specifications.

• Monitor and ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including accessibility standards for transportation services provisions, complaint procedures, marketing, and Reasonable Modifications.

• Monitors subrecipient reporting requirements and service performance. Oversees and ensures the timely submission of reports, including monthly, quarterly, and yearly requirements and other required documentation by subrecipient and NJ Transit.

• Oversee and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Title VI regulations, preventing discrimination in transit programs based on race, color, or national origin.

• Collaborate with internal team and external stakeholders to provide guidance on compliance matters, offer training sessions, and ensure understanding and adherence to regulations.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Bachelors degree in Planning, Public Administration or related area

• Three or more years of transportation planning, grant management, program administration, public administration or community relations experience.

• One year of closely related work experience can be substituted for each year of education required

Preferred:

• Community transportation experience desired.

• Negotiation experience, experience working with external vendors, and contract compliance experience desired.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, as well as experience with computer programs, including but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access (or other equivalent database software) required.

Working Environment:

• Must work in the office three days a week. May also require work in the field throughout New Jersey when conducting compliance reviews of subrecipient agencies.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Class D Driver’s License

At NJ Transit, you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package:

• Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

• Flexible Spending Account

• Life Insurance

• Paid Leave

• Tuition Assistance

• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan

• Retirement Plans

• 401(a) - Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution

• 401(k) - Retirement saving plan with up to an 3% company match

• 457(b) - Deferred Savings Plan

At NJ TRANSIT, diversity and inclusivity are vital to our success as we are committed to hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and veteran status. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply and join our team.

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