Job Oppty: Public Transit Projects and Grants Specialist

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Public Transit Projects and Grants Specialist


The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) has an immediate opening for a Project and Grants Specialist. This challenging position offers outstanding opportunities to interact with local and state elected officials and their staffs in order to improve traffic congestion, air quality and energy efficiency through public transit and ridesharing.

Duties include managing existing NVTC state and federal grants for such projects as bus rapid transit, Metrorail station improvements, light rail and other multi-modal facilities. Also included are preparation of Requests for Proposals for new projects and careful adherence to and documentation of all associated state and federal grant requirements. A complete job description is attached.

NVTC has a small staff located in new offices in the vibrant Court House area of Arlington. The mission and responsibilities of NVTC include financial management and legislative advocacy as well as project management. The agency is funded by its state and local government members in a district covering over a thousand square miles with a population of 1.6 million. Please refer to NVTC’s website at www.thinkoutsidethecar.org.

This position requires a college degree and at least five years of relevant experience supported with strong references. Excellent written and oral communication and skills in spreadsheets and graphics are mandatory.

Outstanding benefits are provided (life, health, dental, disability insurance; pension; pre-tax child care and medical cafeteria plan; free parking or parking cash-out; tax-free transit benefit of $230 monthly). The competitive salary depends on experience and qualifications.

The job will remain open until filled. NVTC is an equal opportunity employer. Please provide a complete resume including your salary history and requirements, as well as a letter describing your qualifications and interest in this specific position, to:

Executive Director
NVTC
2300 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 620
Arlington, VA 22201

Email: nvtc@nvtdc.org