Program/Policy Analyst, Bicycle Pedestrian Coordinator
LOCATION: Madison, WI
HIRING ORGANIZATION: This position is located in Transportation Services at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Facilities Planning and Management. Transportation Services creates transportation programs and services that support campus priorities.
SALARY: Starting salary is between $34,598 to $57,088 annually based on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A six-month probationary period is required. Pay Schedule/Range 07-04.
CONTACT: For information regarding this position please contact Dawn Bierman, 608-265-4057, dbierman@fpm.wisc.edu.
JOB DUTIES: Assist the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) project manager in the following areas: analysis of program needs, collecting data and information, developing options and plans, and issuing recommendations and implementing policies and procedures to achieve overall TDM goals. In addition, this position is the primary contact for the University’s Bicycle/Pedestrian program and is responsible for its maintenance and development. For a complete position description, see: http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pd/pd_70765_09462.html.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Well-qualified applicants will have at least 2 years of experience: performing research and analyses of policy, planning and program issues; communicating orally and written; working with teams and problem-solving; and developing/implementing marketing strategies. Experience in a transportation program preferable. A bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning or related field may substitute for some of the experience.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: Considerable knowledge of planning methods including data collection through surveys and focus groups and data analyses through forecasts, projections and impact analysis; relationship between federal, state and local government systems, and their underlying constitutions, laws and administrative regulations; knowledge of transportation systems planning and planning approaches; policy analysis techniques including sensitivity analysis, benefit-cost analysis, and program evaluation; computer applications including SPSS for windows, ACCESS and Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word and Power Point; administrative techniques (i.e. budgeting, contract administration, public relations techniques). Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Broad program knowledge of and experience working with bicycle/pedestrian related issues. Experience in planning, public policy, or other related field. Well-qualified applicants will have at least 2 years of experience: performing research and analyses of policy, planning and program issues; communicating orally and written; working with teams and problem-solving; and developing/implementing marketing strategies. Experience in a transportation program preferable. A bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning or related field may substitute for some of the experience.
SPECIAL NOTICE: For UW-Madison Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, seehttp://www.wisc.edu/students/faculty/safety.htm or call the Dean of Students office at (608) 263-5700 for a paper copy.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.
APPLICATION INFORMATION: Special application/examination materials can be download from the following web site:http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/COB/PPA-Bike-Ped-Package.pdf or to have them mailed, call or write to Dawn Bierman at 608/265-4057,dbierman@fpm.wisc.edu, FP&M Personnel, 1217 University Avenue, Madison WI 53706. The first review of completed application materials will beFebruary 3, 2009. Applications will continue to be accepted until the needs of the department are met.
DEADLINE DATE: Open. The first review of completed application materials will be February 3, 2009. Applications will continue to be accepted until the needs of the department are met. Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
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Published January 12, 2009
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