Supervising Transportation Planning Analyst
Description
Under the direction of the General Manager for Transportation Planning, the selected candidate will be responsible for managing Tunnels, Bridges, and Terminals (TB&T)’s commuter and intercity bus business, with agreements worth approximately $20 million in revenue per year, and management of bus activity data and analysis, The selected candidate would become a key member of TB&T’s Transportation Planning team, contributing to the areas of revenue analysis, transportation planning, bus operations, bus data collection, technology research and implementation, and policy analysis. The selected candidate will manage a staff of one professional to administer and manage bus carrier agreements at the department’s two bus facilities.
Responsibilities
Bus Agreements and Related Issues
- Manage and direct staff on the administration of various bus agreements at the Port Authority Bus Terminal (PABT) and the George Washington Bridge Bus Station (GWBBS). Provide business, policy, and administrative direction for leases, license agreements, and permits. Establish and maintain working relationships with all of the bus carriers operating at TB&T bus facilities. Work closely with Law; Credit Collections & Receivables (delinquencies, security deposits); Risk (insurance requirements); Revenue Accounting (billing and reporting); Office of the Secretary (authorization); and other internal stakeholders on agreement development and administration.
Budgeting and Revenue Forecasting
- Develop the annual bus revenue budget based on activity patterns and established rate schedules and manage quarterly updates. Develop the multi-year, long-range forecast for bus revenue based on long-term activity projections. Supervise preparation of recurring and as-needed reports on such topics as bus activity, revenue variances, and ridership trends and forecasts. Provide analytic and planning support to efforts to improve operations of the department’s bus terminals, including Port Authority Midtown Bus Terminal Redevelopment efforts. Serve on study and Request for Proposal teams in a technical expert role, as needed.
Technology and Data Management
- Provide strategic direction and advance projects to enhance information related to bus operations, including customer facing platforms (MyTerminal mobile app, digital information kiosks) as well as advancing projects to improve internal data collection and analysis related to bus and passenger activity. Work collaboratively across stakeholder groups to advance innovative technology projects that enhance operations and/or the customer experience.
Real Estate and Land Use
- Act as liaison to the Port Authority’s Real Estate Department and other internal and external stakeholders and serve as TB&T’s contact on real estate issues at the two bus terminals.
- Develop and administer contracts and licenses as necessary.
Supervise and Develop Staff
- Provide direction and guidance for the work of the Staff Property Representative and any other assigned staff (Leadership & Operations Fellows, interns, etc.). Mentor staff to actively support their development. Monitor the quality of completed work, ensuring balance between accurate end products, on-time deliverables, and professional development. Administer annual performance reviews and objective setting.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Transportation, Real Estate, Engineering, Business/Public Administration or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
- Five (5) or more years of related experience in one or more of the following areas: transportation planning/operations; contract, lease, license, or permit administration; budgeting and revenue forecasting; and/or data analysis and reporting.
- Experience and/or demonstrated ability to manage contracts, licenses, permits, or leases, including supporting compliance requirements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI and similar reporting tools is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate work efforts, lead projects, and/or provide guidance to staff, consultants, interns, or project teams.
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated analytical skills used in solving complex transportation problems.
- General understanding of or direct work experience with bus carriers or bus transit operations.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to interface with staff at all organizational levels.
- Ability to handle multiple concurrent issues, to delegate, and to follow through.
- Demonstrated ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions, and to work independently on complex assignments.
- Knowledge of SAP Real Estate module.
Selection Process |
The application process varies by position but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.
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Compensation, Benefits & On-Site Collaboration Requirements
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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement. Click here for more information about benefits, our culture, and career development opportunities. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey anticipate that the actual salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on aspects such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal factors. The expected compensation range for this role is: Minimum: $ 106,392 Midpoint: $ 138,297 Maximum: $ 170,222
In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits employees to work remotely a maximum of one day per week, subject to operational and business needs. |
How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. About The Port Authority: Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere. Equal Opportunity Employer The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the Port Authority’s policy, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment and who request the Port Authority do so, unless providing the requested accommodation would result in an undue hardship to the Port Authority. Job applicants may request a reasonable accommodation (1) if they claim a disability is affecting the interview process, or (2) to ensure that if they are selected for a position, they can perform the essential job functions. To submit a request, please contact the recruiter or email the Human Resources Department’s Disability Accommodation Coordinator at [email protected]. The Port Authority will treat any request for Reasonable Accommodation by a job applicant confidentially.