Job Description

Overview

The Agency of Transportation is seeking a Public Transit Program Coordinator to assist in implementing and managing the Agency\'s public transit programs. The Coordinator will work with public transit grants management, including securing compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and procedures. This position is also tasked with coordinating the FTA reports and overseeing the Public Transit Program\'s retainer contracts and Drug and Alcohol Testing contract(s), and is fully trained to execute transactions, reporting, and project management through FTA\'s financial accounting system (TrAMS by Appian). The Coordinator will supervise a group of public transit providers in an assigned geographic region to ensure delivery of services.

Who May Apply

This position, AOT Public Transit Program Coordinator III (Job Requisition #47874), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Ross MacDonald at .
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting. On-site compliance reviews, hearings, meetings, and committee obligations requires travel for which private means of transportation should be available. Some work outside of regular work schedule may be anticipated. A need to confront grantees with contract and grant requirements may arise frequently. Some pressure from deadlines may be anticipated.

Minimum Qualifications

Master\'s degree in public or business administration, urban planning, or accounting AND two (2) years of experience in accounting, business management, financial auditing, grants administration, public transit, or related field.
OR
Bachelor\'s degree in public or business administration, urban planning, or accounting AND six (6) years of experience in accounting, business management, financial auditing, grants administration, public transit, or related field.
OR
High school graduation or equivalent AND eight (8) years of experience in accounting, business management, financial auditing, grants administration, public transit, or related field.

Special Requirements

Certification as a Certified Transit Program Administrator must be obtained within the first year.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it\'s more than a paycheck. The State\'s total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
• Low cost group life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State\'s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

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