Denver Regional Council of Governments

Open Position Announcement:  Senior Planner (Crash Data Consortium)

(July 2022)

This is a limited-term, full-time, temporary position (ending September 30, 2023).

The Denver Regional Council of Governments serves as a visionary leader along Colorado’s front range. We tackle the BIG issues, like growth and development, transportation and meeting the needs of older adults. Our success is built on, and defined by, long-standing partnerships and serving as a forum for discussing these and other emerging issues in an effort to collectively find innovative solutions. DRCOG is a Regional Planning Commission per Colorado state statute, is the federally designated Area Agency on Aging (AAA), and the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Denver region. Our culture and values fuel and inform the work we do, and employees are rewarded with competitive compensation, generous benefits and an adaptable work environment. Sound like a good fit?  We’d love to meet you!

DRCOG has secured grant funding from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)-funded 405c Traffic Records Program to hire a Regional Crash Data Consortium Coordinator. This is a limited-term, full-time, temporary position ending September 30, 2023, with the potential of an additional year if grant funding is renewed. This position will be responsible for performing a comprehensive needs assessment and inventory of current local government and other stakeholder crash data collection and use practices, drafting a formal document for stakeholders to pledge time and funding to a potential regional crash data consortium, and – if feasible – convening the crash data consortium for the DRCOG region.  The primary goals of the consortium would be to inventory the needs of the region and work to solve common issues with data collection, processing, and analysis of crash data. The grant-funded work of this position ultimately needs to demonstrate whether a regional crash data consortium is technically viable and financially sustainable beyond the end of the 405c grant period.

About the Position of Senior Planner (Crash Data Consortium)

• This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Division.
• Researches and analyzes data and information for use in regional transportation planning and implementation; collaborates with regional partners and stakeholders and maintains effective working relationships; makes recommendations on regional planning and implementation initiatives and programs.
• Provides professional-level planning services in support of specific grant and program activities; communicates regularly with internal and external stakeholders.
• Leads and facilitates meetings with internal and external planning partners; prepares and distributes meeting materials; develops recommendations and reports based on input received.
• Prepares maps, charts, and data visualizations; presents findings and recommendations to a variety of audiences.
• Provides technical assistance to local governments and other regional stakeholders; works closely with communities to develop strategies to advance grant and program activities.
• Researches best practices and emerging trends, technologies; identifies potential funding opportunities; makes related recommendations for implementation.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
• Identify and convene stakeholders for a regional crash data consortium for DRCOG member governments and stakeholders
• Ensure stakeholder needs are addressed, facilitate discussion, and work with consortium to reach collective consensus
• Lead meetings and exercises designed to identify and gather needs and requirements for consortium
• Construct and administer a survey to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment and inventory of current crash data collection and use practices by local governments and other crash data stakeholders
• Work with consortium stakeholders to identify data collection issues within the needs assessment and inventory of current practices
• Develop a report on the outcomes of the regional crash data inventory and needs assessment
• Work with consortium to identify solutions and recommendations for data and processing improvements and work with stakeholders to implement them region-wide
• Work closely with the Colorado Traffic Records Coordinator and Statewide Traffic Records Advisory Committee to coordinate activities and deliver 405c grant requirements
• Act as a point of communication between DRCOG staff, stakeholders, and other external resources
• Perform risk and opportunity assessments
• Perform quality assurance control
• Develop action plan for implementation of regional crash data process
• Research best practices for and develop crash data consortium charter
• Develop project requirements, scope, and objectives
• Conduct an end of year survey with consortium stakeholders to assess the successes, challenges, and opportunities of the crash data consortium
• Principles and practices of urban and regional transportation planning and/or engineering;
• Principles and practices of project and program administration and management;
• Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, assigning, and monitoring work;
• Principles and methods of qualitative and quantitative research and data analysis;
• Principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis;
• Best practices, trends, and emerging technologies in local and regional planning;
• Computer hardware and software programs, which may include Microsoft Office, Internet applications, and GIS.
• Principles and practices of group facilitation and building consensus.
• Principles, practices and methods of data development and quality assurance
• Effective communication techniques, including writing and public presentations oriented to a variety of audiences.
• Computer skills including data processing in Microsoft Office products, scripting, or database management systems
• Basic geospatial principles such as coordinate systems
• Best practices, trends, and emerging technologies in traffic crash data collection and reporting;
• Facilitating large stakeholder groups and building consensus
• Requirements gathering and business analysis
• Developing and implementing strategies and goals
• Directing, monitoring, and evaluating policies and procedures
• Planning, coordinating, and implementing programs, projects, events, and activities
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Critical thinking; using logic and reason to solve problems
• Time management; estimating level of effort for tasks
• Professional verbal and written communication
• Customer service and rapport
• Attention to detail; ability to follow documented processes for repeatable results
• Working independently with limited supervision; collaborating with a team
• Microsoft Office, Microsoft communications (e.g., Teams, Outlook, One-Drive)
• Polling and survey software (e.g., Mentimeter, Survey Monkey, etc.)
• Organization and project management software (e.g., Trello)
• Developing project-related documentation, capturing meeting minutes, developing proposals
• Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve vaguely defined practical problems.
• Familiarity with databases and geographic information systems.

Education and experience requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning, geography, public administration or directly related field and four to six years of related professional planning experience. A Master’s degree is preferred. OR   An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

Valid Colorado Driver’s License and access to an automobile or to substantively equivalent alternative transportation.

Status:  Full-time, Exempt

Compensation and Benefits

The hiring salary range for this position is $6,025.00 - $7,526.84/month or $3012.50 - $3,763.42/semi-monthly depending on qualifications.

Application Procedure

To view the full job description, a complete listing of benefits, and to apply for this position, please visit our website at https://drcog.org/drcog-job-openings.  

This position is open until 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time on Wednesday, August 3, 2022.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

• Bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning, geography, public administration or directly related field and four to six years of related professional planning experience. A Master’s degree is preferred. OR   An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

Valid Colorado Driver’s License and access to an automobile or to substantively equivalent alternative transportation.