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MANAGER, COMMUNITY RELATIONS (ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING)

This listing closes on 4/6/2025 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.

Employer

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)

Salary

$90,521.60 - $135,740.80 Annually

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Job Type

Regular Employee

Job Number

2400508

Cabinet

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE OFFICE

Cost Center

7160 - COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Opening Date

03/26/2025

Closing Date

4/6/2025 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

Non-Contract

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Description

Develops and manages community outreach, programs, and activities in support of Metro's programs, projects, and initiatives.

Recruitment Timeline: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of April 14, 2025. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

Examples of Duties

  • Supports Metro projects and programs during all project phases, including planning, project delivery, and operations
  • Develops, implements, and manages communication strategies and community engagement programs to inform the public, elected officials, and stakeholders of Metro projects, programs and initiatives
  • Serves as liaison between Metro executive management and local elected officials, Councils of Governments (COGs), city councils, neighborhood councils, chambers of commerce, public and private agencies, citizens, and community and advocacy groups to develop and maintain strategic relationships with various project stakeholders and opinion leaders in order to achieve resolution for transportation and public works related projects, programs, operations and initiatives
  • Identifies opportunities and risks for Metro's projects, programs, initiatives, and operations; and develops strategies/tactics to maximize the opportunities and minimize the risks
  • Develops goals, objectives, workplans, and budget for the assigned area of the county and/or project unit
  • Identifies opportunities and develops and implements strategies to promote Metro programs, services, and goodwill
  • Manages, trains, and motivates staff engaged in outreach programs to develop consensus and strategies for successful outcomes and promote Metro's goals, services, programs, and policies, including participating in the development of information for public dissemination
  • Manages consultants, which includes developing and reviewing scopes of work and budgets, reviewing and approving invoices, and managing performance
  • Evaluates and recommends the level of outreach participation at events; and organizes and attends community meetings, press conferences, and special media events
  • Represents Metro at public venues and meetings
  • Maintains communications with staff of elected officials regarding constituent interests on studies, projects and initiatives
  • Researches the more complex and sensitive incidents, complaints, and concerns, and works with staff and management at all levels of the organization, as well as stakeholders, to achieve solutions
  • Provides or supervises responses to transportation concerns and inquiries from internal and external customers, offices of elected officials, and stakeholders
  • Develops content and oversees the creation of project information, including fact sheets, newsletters, e-blasts, and presentations
  • Provides recommendations to project management teams regarding community impacts during the planning, environmental, and engineering phases of major transit projects
  • Manages internal communication with senior staff to receive new directives for Metro projects and programs for implementation
  • Serves as the coordinator of communications and strategic development for internal departments, such as community relations, media, and marketing on major capital projects
  • Provides expertise for Metro Board and Council, such as advising on agendas, briefings, and meetings
  • Provides day-to-day management and strategic direction to assigned staff
  • Acts as lead strategist for use and development of visual, online and graphic communications
  • Utilizes social media metrics to continually enhance social networks and online communications
  • Develops strategic plans to mitigate impacts related to construction
  • Facilitates community advisory committees on challenging projects and achieves stakeholder consensus
  • Conducts crowdsourcing efforts
  • Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees
  • Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out


    May be required to perform other related job duties

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Business, or a related field; Master's Degree in Public Policy or a related field preferred

Experience
  • Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience planning, implementing, and managing public affairs or community relations projects for a government agency, preferably transportation and large public works or construction projects; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements
  • A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.

The following are the preferred qualifications:
  • Experience working for an elected official, government agency, or political campaign at the federal, state, or local level.  
  • Experience developing strategic communication materials, including background reports, memos, presentations, speeches, and talking points for public meetings or briefings. 
  • Experience navigating dynamic political and community landscapes to build effective relationships with elected officials, civic organizations, and community groups to influence policy and achieve desired outcomes.
  • Experience speaking in public, either professionally or through extracurricular activities. 
  • Experience working with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

Essential Knowledge



Knowledge of(defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

  • Principles and practices of community relations
  • Functioning and protocol of local and state government, public agencies and community groups
  • Theories, principles and practices for the effective use of online communication and digital media to reach targeted audiences
  • Theories, principles and practices of transportation and land use planning and regulation, and/or public finance
  • Engineering and construction disciplines, if applicable
  • Federal, state, municipal and related legislative processes, procedures and protocols
  • Research, and analytical techniques, methods, and procedures
  • Major public works and/or transportation infrastructure projects, programs and/or operations
  • Social media strategy
  • Marketing and branding
  • Protocol of communicating with and for public agencies
  • Group dynamics and community organizing techniques
  • Consensus building and conflict resolution
  • Modern Management theories
  • Applicable business software applications

Skill in(defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)
  • Developing and implementing communication strategies for complex transportation, infrastructure, and/or environmental planning projects
  • Designing, implementing, and managing public or community programs to promote Metro's services and programs through traditional and social media platforms
  • Working and communicating with non-governmental and community-based organizations; as well as diverse populations
  • Analyzing situations, identifying opportunities and problems, recommending appropriate actions and solutions, and evaluating outcomes
  • Exercising sound judgment and creativity within established guidelines
  • Communicating effectively orally and in writing, including public speaking and presenting
  • Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
  • Researching and framing complex issues for communication to non-technical audiences
  • Reaching consensus through community engagement

Ability to(defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)
  • Conduct meaningful and appropriate outreach to support projects, programs and studies
  • Effectively communicate complex and technical information to diverse audiences
  • Work well with others across many departments and different external agencies
  • Represent Metro before the public and elected officials
  • Coordinate multiple projects and tasks, and meet critical deadlines
  • Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regs, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
  • Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data
  • Prepare clear and comprehensive reports and correspondence
  • Supervise, train, and motivate assigned staff and consultants
  • Interpret technical documents
  • Read, write, speak, and understand English

    Special Conditions: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



Working Conditions
  • Typical office situation
  • Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
  • Work irregular hours, split shifts, weekends, holidays, or 24-hour-a-day on-call assignments -
  • Work after designated regular hours in case of special assignments or emergencies
  • Local travel

Physical Effort Required
  • Sitting at a desk or table
  • Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
  • Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
  • Communicating through speech in the English language required

(DL)

Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

 

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

 

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.

Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Telephone: 
(213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.  Late applications will not be considered.

*Open to the public and all Metro employees

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.

*Please refer to the applicable benefit type (Regular or Temporary)*
 

BENEFITS FOR REGULAR EMPLOYEES
 
Benefits cover probationary or regular full-time (working at least 40 hrs/week) employees of Metro. 

We offer a range of high-quality medical, dental and vision plan options as well as health care spending accounts for you and your family. Metro will cover a significant portion of your health care premiums.

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan - Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.

Group Life Insurance - PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.

Long-Term Disability Insurance - 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.

Holidays - 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth,Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Time off with Pay (TOWP) - Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.
Years of Service                Annual Accrual
Hire date - 5 years                          20 days
Beginning of 6th - 10th year             25 days
Beginning of 11th - 15th year            30 days
Beginning of 16th + years                 35 days

Pension Plan - PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.

Other Benefits: Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.
 
BENEFITS FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES
 
Temporary (Contingent) employees are eligible for the following benefits only:
  • Kaiser medical insurance
  • Public Pension Plan
  • 457/401K Plan
  • Flex Spending
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Fare Media
  • Rideshare Subsidies
  • Metro One Fitness membership
For more information on the Benefits Enrollment for Contingent Employees, please visit LA Metro’s Pension & Benefits website at www.benefits.metro.net.

01
Please acknowledge that the following responses will be used to supplement and expand on the Work Experience section of your application. It is important to provide detailed answers and do not refer to or rely on a resume or other documentation as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as accurate as possible. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
  • Yes, I agree and understand my resume will not be reviewed
02
Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
  • I do not have education equivalent to grade 12
  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
  • Associate degree from an accredited college or university
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Master's degree from an accredited college or university
  • PhD from an accredited college or university
03
Please select the number of years of relevant experience planning, implementing, and managing public affairs or community relations projects for a government agency, preferably transportation and large public works or construction projects.
  • No relevant experience
  • Less than 6 years
  • 6 years or more, but fewer than 8 years
  • 8 years or more, but fewer than 10 years
  • 10 years or more
04
If you indicated having experience in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
05
Please select the number of years of relevant supervisory-level experience planning, implementing, and managing public affairs or community relations projects for a government agency, preferably transportation and large public works or construction projects.
  • No supervisory-level experience
  • Fewer than 3 years
  • 3 years or more, but fewer than 7 years
  • 5 years or more, but fewer than 7 years
  • 7 years or more
06
If you indicated having experience in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
07
Please describe your experience working for an elected official, government agency, or political campaign at the federal, state, or local level. Please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please type N/A.
08
Please describe your experience developing strategic communication materials, including background reports, memos, presentations, speeches, and talking points for public meetings or briefings. Please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please type N/A.
09
Please describe your experience navigating dynamic political and community landscapes to build effective relationships with elected officials, civic organizations, and community groups to influence policy and achieve desired outcomes. Please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please type N/A.
10
Please describe your experience speaking in public, either professionally or through extracurricular activities. Please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please type N/A.
11
Please describe your experience working with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please type N/A.

* Required Question

Employer
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)
Website
https://www.metro.net/careers
Address
One Gateway Plaza

Los Angeles, California, 90012

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