Bike and Pedestrian Coordinator

Responsible for coordinating with various departments to develop and maintain the bike and pedestrian network through data collection, design, street marking, signage, marketing and educational efforts with the primary goal of encouraging active transportation and improving multi-modal opportunities for the citizens of Denton.
 
This position is intended to work with advocates, local elected officials, business leaders, media, law enforcement, transit providers, general public and City of Denton staff to build partnerships providing leadership and vision so these groups may embrace and implement facilities and programs that increase the number of residents engaging in active transportation.

• Plans, develops, implements, promotes and monitors the City of Denton Active Transportation Plan (Pedestrian and Bicycle Linkage Component of the Denton Mobility Plan).
• Serves as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) coordinator for the Capital Projects department.
• Provides centralized coordination of Engineering, Streets, Planning and Development, Parks and Recreation and Transportation for the implementation of the City of Denton Active Transportation Plan.
• Researches, plans, develops and coordinates needs concerning bicycle and pedestrian issues identified in the Comprehensive Plan, Mobility Plan, and any additional regulatory planning policy documents.
• Develops and implements bicycle and pedestrian-related educational and promotional resources, programs, campaigns, and events.
• Manages and directs the design and implementation of bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
• Assists in developing the ADA Transition Plan for public right-of-way along City streets.
• Receives, coordinates and addresses ADA related concerns from residents/citizens.
• Coordinates work with staff from other City of Denton departments, TxDOT and the North Central Texas Council of Governments.
• Identifies, monitors and manages regional, state and federal bike and pedestrian grant opportunities.
• Develops grant proposals to advance active transportation initiatives.
• Participates in developing program management plans and strategic plans to include program budgeting and financial management.
• Plans, develops, coordinates and implements City of Denton Bike Share Program.
• Prepares comprehensive reports and assists in the preparation of agenda material for the Denton City Council Mobility Committee and the Traffic Safety Commission.
• Assists in developing and managing City of Denton Active Transportation website.
• May represent the City in regional bicycle planning and advocacy discussions.
• Prepares purchase orders, work orders and other related materials; schedules meetings, conferences, and maintains project files and records.
• Serves as part of various intra-and inter-departmental project planning efforts and teams.
• Conducts research assignments of moderate to complex nature.
• Verifies billing information, prepares invoice documentation and prepares drawdown requests.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance

• Performs other duties as assigned

• A Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Community and Regional Planning, Transportation Planning, Engineering, Public Administration, Management or a related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in planning, traffic management, or project management.

• A Master's degree in Urban Planning or Community and Regional Planning and one (1) year of progressively responsible experience in planning, traffic management, or project management.

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.

• Knowledge of planning principles and practices
• Knowledge of one or more planning specialization, such as economic development, transportation planning, or environmental planning
• Knowledge of the design and/or implementation of bicycle, pedestrian, safe routes to school, and transit priority and more generally, multimodal transportation infrastructure.
• Knowledge of the state of the practice including the NACTO Urban Street Design Guide, Urban Bikeway Design Guide, Transit Street Design Guide; the AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities and Guide for the Planning, Design, and Operation of Pedestrian Facilities; and relevant City / Capital Metro planning documents.
• Ability to use high-level  problem-solving skills.
• Skills in using Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; etc.
• Skills in group facilitation for conducting community workshops.
• Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed
• Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
• Ability to comprehend, analyze and make decisions from written material
• Ability to use exceptional organizational and project management skills
• Ability to use effective oral and written communications skills in business English for use in presentations, memorandums, letters, blogs, and marketing materials

• Must have a valid Class "C" Driver's License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class "C" driver's license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 30 days of hire per state law)
• Must pass a drug test, driver's license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
• Must pass a physical examination
• Must be able to work outside of regular business hours as required

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Prior experience in public education, outreach and community events.
• Two (2) years of planning experience in a growing city/county with a population of 90,000 or greater; with at least two (2) years of project management experience
• Certified Bike Instructor with the League of American Bicyclists or other similar organization