TOD and Innovative Transit Finance Program Manager

Title: TOD and Innovative Transit Finance Program Manager

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: Up To $130000

Pay Band:

Agency: Dept of Rail & Public Trans

Location: Northern VA

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Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

The Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) plans establishes maintains improves and promotes public transportation services rail passenger and freight transportation systems and transportation demand management strategies that provide mobility and transportation choices for the people of the Commonwealth.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Previous applicants should reapply.

We urge all candidates to submit a cover letter summarizing your interest in the position and how your education and experience have prepared you for this role.

Help shape the future of transit-oriented development in Virginia!

Are you passionate about using innovative finance and strategic partnerships to create vibrant transit-supportive communities

Do you have experience in transit-oriented development (TOD) real estate development infrastructure finance or public-private partnerships

The Northern Virginia office of the Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) is seeking an experienced transit-oriented development specialist to establish a role for DRPTs in advancing transit-oriented development and innovative financing strategies across the Commonwealth while supporting regional planning and coordination efforts in Northern Virginia.

This newly created position offers a unique opportunity to build DRPTs TOD and Innovative Finance program from the ground up while working with local governments regional agencies and other partners to maximize the value of Virginias transit investments. The position will identify and lead initiatives that encourage transit-supportive land use expand housing opportunities and strengthen communities throughout the Commonwealth with a primary focus on Northern Virginia.

This position reports to the Northern Virginia Senior Transit Planning and Policy Manager.

The Department of Rail and Public Transportation offers a generous total compensation package. Well qualified candidates will be eligible to negotiate Exceptional Recruitment Incentives. New external candidates of the Commonwealth will be eligible to negotiate cash and leave bonuses upon hire. Existing State employees will be eligible to negotiate leave bonuses upon hire.

Key responsibilities are anticipated to include but are not limited to:

• Transit-Oriented Development Program Development and Implementation (70%)

• • Serve as DRPTs subject matter expert in innovative TOD and transit financing structures and strategies.
  • Develop evaluate and implement legislative and other policy proposals to fund finance and/or facilitate TOD and transit expansion based on recommendations from DRPTs TOD Study currently underway.
  • Coordinate with other state agencies on TOD-related initiatives and cross-agency partnerships.
  • Prepare clear financial briefings and decision materials to translate complex financial analysis into practical materials tailored for DRPT staff local government transit agencies and boards or commissions.
  • Provide technical assistance to localities and transit agencies requesting support with feasibility analyses market studies land use planning code updates financing and funding opportunities for TOD and transit expansion.
  • Convene peer exchanges and promote knowledge sharing.
  • Support WMATA and other joint development activities with localities.
  • Identify additional opportunities for DRPT to support transit-supportive land use innovative finance and TOD planning and implementation across the Commonwealth.
  • Manage consultants on Phase II of the TOD Study and potential future needs.
• Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and Regional Planning Activities (15%)
  • Attend and represent DRPT at assigned Northern Virginia MPO meetings.
  • Provide input on Federally required MPO financial & planning documents.
  • Manage FTA Section 5303 Metropolitan Planning Program grants.
  • Coordinate communication of transit-related Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) amendments.
  • Serve as DRPTs Northern Virginia point of contact on assigned regional bodies and technical committees.
• WMATA and VRE Program Support (15%)
  • Support NOVA Senior Planning and Policy Manager in monitoring key developments from WMATA and VRE Board meetings budgets and initiatives.
  • Analyze proposed budgets and review Annual Consolidated Financial Reports.
  • Track compliance with state legislation and Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) policies.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Working familiarity with housing policy and land use practices related to transit-oriented development including strategies that support housing production affordability and mixed-use development
Working knowledge of and experience using financing tools such as tax increment financing; tax incentive programs; Federal debt financing programs or other value capture infrastructure financing and/or public private partnership opportunities
Demonstrated progressively responsible experience in public-private finance for real estate or land development
Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate complex concepts in both written and verbal formats to a variety of audiences
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities learn and adapt quickly

Additional Considerations

Demonstrated experience with Virginia localities housing authorities or other Virginia state agencies
Demonstrated experience building a new program or function with limited direction
Demonstrated experience representing an agency on a Board committee or stakeholder meeting
Strong interest in advancing transit housing and economic development goals in alignment with DRPTs mission

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Debbie Barnett

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.