Duties Summary

This position is exempt from civil service.

TO APPLY:

• E-Mail your cover letter, resume, and references to Zachary.Bergum@hawaiicounty.gov (Indicate Mass Transit Mobility Coordinator in the subject field of your email.)

Please note: This position is a temporary, non-civil service contract appointment.

Examples of Duties

• Promote the enhancement and facilitation of access to transportation services, including integration and coordination of transportation services for individuals with disabilities and older adults.
• Perform short-range planning, management activities and projects for improving coordination among public and private transportation service providers on Hawai’i Island.
• Work with HCDOT in the current update to the Coordinated Public Transit-Human Service Transportation Plan which identifies the transportation needs of individuals with disabilities, older adults and individuals with lower incomes and provides strategies for meeting those needs and implement the actions of the 2011 Coordinated Plan.
• Facilitate regular meetings with public transportation providers and community stakeholders to identify unmet transportation needs.
• Ensure oversight and program compliance for all sub-recipients of federal funding as identified through the locally coordinated planning process.
• Gather and analyze data to evaluate transportation service programs and options for seniors, individuals with disabilities and low-income individuals.
• Research and pursue eligible grant opportunities, particularly those tailored to seniors and persons with disabilities transportation.
• Lead community outreach and education efforts through a variety of platforms including in-person, written releases, and social media.
• Update and manage the Hele-On Website and travel tools such as trip planners and other technology tools needed to ride public transportation.
• Implement travel training activities to train seniors, persons with disabilities and low-income individuals on how to use Hele-On and other transportation services on island.
• Launch innovative partnerships such as vanpooling, volunteer transportation, bike sharing and coordinate with the Transit Program Manager on paratransit, fixed route, and shared-ride taxi service.
• Other related duties as directed.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

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  A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in transportation, urban and regional planning, public administration, business administration, economics, sociology, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of professional experience with any combination of transportation, urban and regional planning, community and economic development, construction, housing, public administration, social work, and/or public finance.
• Experience in transit planning, mobility coordination, researching data and presenting to community organizations and government officials.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, exercise judgement and take initiative to organize assignments.
• Proficient with standard office computer software; experience with standard office equipment.
• Experience working with government and community agencies is desirable.

Supplemental Information

TO APPLY:

• E-Mail your cover letter, resume, and references by to Zachary.Bergum@hawaiicounty.gov (Indicate Mass Mobility Coordinator in the subject field of your email.)

If an applicant is interested in being considered for multiple positions currently being recruited for, please discuss your candidacy for each position in the cover letter. Applicants do not need to submit multiple applications to be considered for different positions available.

Please contact Zachary Bergum at Zachary.Bergum@hawaiicounty.gov if you have are any questions.

Please note: This position is a temporary, non-civil service contract appointment.

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