Position Summary

Under the direction of the Executive Director of the Megaprojects Delivery Office, the Cape Cod Bridges Regional Planning Liaison supports the planning and coordination of transportation program activities associated with the Cape Cod Bridges Program and other regionally significant transportation initiatives. The position serves as a key liaison among MassDOT, governmental partners, regional organizations, community and business stakeholders, consultants, and other external partners.

The incumbent monitors and analyzes regional, policy, legislative, infrastructure, and stakeholder issues that may affect program objectives; develops recommendations for project and agency leadership; coordinates stakeholder engagement and related program activities; and supports studies, planning efforts, and consultant work. The position also represents MassDOT at public meetings and stakeholder forums and helps advance effective coordination and communication in support of the Cape Cod Bridges Program and related transportation priorities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports the planning, development, and coordination of transportation program activities related to the Cape Cod Bridges Program and other regionally significant transportation initiatives.
• Develops and recommends procedures, strategies, and approaches to support established program objectives.
• Maintains relationships with municipal, regional, state, and federal officials, regional planning organizations, business and community leaders, consultants, and other stakeholders to exchange information, identify concerns, coordinate program activities, and support resolution of issues affecting transportation program implementation.
• Represents MassDOT at public hearings, governmental meetings, stakeholder forums, presentations, and community engagements and provides information regarding transportation program activities, priorities, and initiatives.
• Communicate stakeholder concerns and emerging issues to appropriate project and agency leadership.
• Coordinates and directs studies and analyses related to transportation programs, regional issues, and stakeholder impacts.
• Reviews methodologies, information, findings, and recommendations to evaluate program progress and effectiveness and to identify changes in program activities, procedures, or approaches.
• Monitors and analyze local, regional, state, and federal legislative, regulatory, policy, infrastructure, governmental, and stakeholder developments that may affect the Cape Cod Bridges Program or other MassDOT transportation initiatives.
• Develops recommendations for project and agency leadership and assists in the development or refinement of transportation program policies, strategies, and approaches.
• Coordinates with MassDOT leadership, project teams, Communications, Legislative Affairs, Legal, consultants, and other agency staff to identify program needs, support implementation, and develop recommendations related to transportation planning, stakeholder engagement, and program activities.
• Monitors consultant work and reviews deliverables and recommendations for alignment with program objectives.
• Prepares and reviews transportation planning reports, plans, studies, briefings, presentations, correspondence, and other program materials related to the Cape Cod Bridges Program and associated regional transportation initiatives; maintains appropriate records and program documentation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

This position is eligible for a five-thousand dollar ($5,000) signing bonus (“Signing Bonus”) if you are newly hired at MassDOT. Current MassDOT employees are not eligible for the Signing Bonus. The Signing Bonus will be paid in two parts: 1) $3,000 (less applicable taxes) included in the employee's first paycheck. 2) $2,000 (less applicable taxes) after the successful completion of the employee’s probationary period.

About MassDOT

The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT’s culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers.

MassDOT’s divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply. All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered. Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.

Applicants must have at least (A) six years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional or technical experience in urban planning, regional planning, land use planning or transportation planning, and (B) of which at least four years must have been in a professional capacity, and (C) of which at least two years must have been in a supervisory capacity, or (D) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions

I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in urban or regional planning or transportation, civil or environmental engineering may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.*

II. A Graduate degree with a major in urban or regional planning or transportation, civil or environmental engineering may be substituted for maximum of three years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.*

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License may be required.

For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us.

For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857‐368‐4722.

For a disability‐related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call the ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857‐274‐1935.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.