The Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking a new statewide bike and pedestrian planner, to replace Jake Helmboldt who left in Dec. 2009. This is a full time position in Richmond. Here’s the job description, from the state jobs website:

VDOT’s Transportation and Mobility Planning Division is seeking a successful candidate to lead, coordinate, administer, implement and monitor the Commonwealth’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Program. The position will be responsible for championing the integration of bicycling and walking into the local, regional and statewide transportation planning processes, coordinating and managing program communications, policy implementation and design criteria and bicycle and pedestrian studies; assisting with the development of the Surface Transportation Plan, Statewide Multimodal Long-Range Transportation Plan (VTRANS 2025), and other statewide planning initiatives as necessary. This position will coordinate with VDOT transportation planners, other VDOT divisions, stakeholder groups, local governments, and MPO and PDC staff.

Here are the minimum qualifications:

The successful candidate must have demonstrated knowledge of: transportation planning; traffic, bicycle, and pedestrian engineering principles and analysis techniques; statewide/metropolitan/federal transportation planning policies, guidelines and procedures; bicycle and pedestrian facility design; project development and management; and relational databases. Experience using ESRI GIS software and spatial analysis techniques; and Microsoft Office applications including Access, PowerPoint, Excel and Word. Ability to assist in evaluation, development, and maintenance of innovative solutions for planning and mobility initiatives; ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision; provide exceptional customer service; and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Strong computer skills is a must.

VDOT’s preferred qualifications are:

A degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Transportation Policy, Public Administration, Civil Engineering or related experience may substitute. Experience developing, leading and coordinating team efforts a plus. AICP preferred.

Full details are available at the state jobs website. Unfortunately, a direct link to the page sends you to the search page. You can find the listing by selecting “Department of Transportation” from the agency list, and using the keyword “bicycle.”

We encourage anyone who thinks they can do this job well to please apply.

Send cover letter and resume to:

Pamela Hinton
Central Office Human Resources
1221 East Broad Street, 1st Floor Central Hwy Bldg.
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804-786-1955
vdot.jobs@vdot.virginia.gov

Deadline is Sept. 16, 2010.

The Virginia Dept. of Transportation is seeking a new statewide coordinator for the Safe Routes to School Program, to, “Administer the development, implementation and monitoring of the Commonwealth’s Safe Routes to School Program and other pedestrian/bicycle safety initiatives which encourage children, including those with disabilities, to walk or bike to school.”

This is a full time position in Richmond. Salary range is $41-65k. Degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Policy, or Public Administration or related experience may substitute. Master’s degree preferred.

We encourage anyone who is interested in this job, and thinks they can do it well, to please apply.

Details are at the state jobs website.

Send cover letter and resume to:

Pamela Hinton
Central Office Human Resources
1221 East Broad Street, 1st Floor Central Hwy Bldg.
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804-786-1955
vdot.jobs@vdot.virginia.gov

Deadline is Sept. 17, 2010.

Now that Eric Gilliland has left to head NACTO, the Washington Area Bicyclist Association is seeking a new executive director. Details are on WABA’s jobs page. Let’s help them find a real sparkplug!

Safe Routes to School National Partnership
Is Hiring two State Network Managers to Work from Home

The non-profit Bikes Belong Foundation seeks two organized, enthusiastic, and motivated professionals with proven management and statewide policy change experience to work as state network managers for the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) National Partnership, a network of more than 400 organizations that are working to make it safer and easier for children to walk and bicycle to schools.

Each state network manager will be responsible for managing and providing technical assistance to contracted state network organizers in 8 to 10 states to bring together state-level stakeholders to research policies and develop and implement a state-level action plan that will increase safe physical activity for children through walking and bicycling to school. The project will help to reverse childhood obesity by assisting states with spending federal Safe Routes to School funds on good projects, leveraging additional funds to improve the built environment, and changing policies to remove barriers to walking and bicycling to school. Some of the policies that state networks will improve include: complete streets, school siting and joint-use policies, school wellness policies, preventing crime, and ensuring that funds serve low-income communities. The full job description is available at http://www.saferoutespartnership.org/about/4058/324847

The place of employment will be your home office in the United States. A computer, telephone, internet service, and PO Box will be provided. The state network managers will work full time (40 hours per week) and receive health and vacation benefits. The starting salary is between $55,000 – $65,000/year, depending on experience.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and three writing samples in one PDF file to: Robert Ping (robert@saferoutespartnership.org), state network director of the Safe Routes to School National Partnership, who will supervise the state network managers. Applications must be received by November 4 at 5 PM eastern standard time to be considered for interviews, which will take place November 12 and 13. Both positions start January 4, 2010. Currently there is funding for two calendar years (2010 and 2011) for both positions. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted, but the receipt of all applications will be acknowledged with an email.

Visit www.saferoutespartnership.org for more information about the Safe Routes to School National Partnership and the State Network Project. Bikes Belong Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

Please forward this to others who may be interested in this exciting career opportunity.

The League of American Bicyclists (aka LAB, Bikeleague) is seeking a membership director, “to manage all functions related to membership, including but not limited to the recruitment, retention and engagement of members. The director is also responsible for database oversight and website management as they relate to membership.”

The Alliance for Community Choice in Transportation (ACCT) is a regional nonprofit organization, founded in 2001 and located in Charlottesville, Virginia. ACCT is dedicated to promoting balanced transportation choices, sustainable land use and transit-oriented development through education and leadership. ACCT develops and coordinates community-based programs and policy initiatives that strive to improve the quality of life and inspire active living.

Job Description

The Executive Director, in a part-time position starting at 20 hours a
week, will be responsible for duties in the following areas:

1. Executive Management:

The Executive Director will work closely with the board to develop action plans and manage operations. They will work with staff to manage the financial and legal responsibilities of the organization, and carry out any other tasks and responsibilities assigned by the board.

2. Grant-Writing, Member-Recruitment and Fundraising:

The Executive Director will work with the board, staff and volunteers to develop a fundraising strategy that will result in raising funds from individual donors and foundations.

3. Communication, Outreach and Coalition-Building:

The Executive Director will maintain and develop strategic partnerships
with other organizations, agencies and groups, speak at public meetings, and help publicize ACCT activities, programs, and goals.

4. Staff Recruitment and Oversight:

The Executive Director will manage all staff and interns for ACCT, overseeing and supporting staff’s efforts to deliver quality, successful programs.

Qualifications

Candidate must have experience with nonprofit organizations and grant-writing and must have a strong interest in and aptitude for fund-raising. The candidate must also have a passion for biking, walking, and transit, and must possess strong leadership and entrepreneurial skills.

ACCT is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women are
encouraged to apply.

Location

The Executive Director will be based in ACCT’s offices located on the
Downtown Mall in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Salary & Benefits

Benefits are available. Salary for this position will be commensurate with experience and skills.

How to Apply

Email resume and cover letter to:

Leonard Schoppa
ACCT Board President
schoppa@virginia.edu

Position closes on May 15, 2009.

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Alliance for Community Choice in Transportation
Safe Routes to School
P.O.Box 1582
Charlottesville, VA
22902
tel/fax: (434)295-6554
www.a-c-c-t.org

Dan Casey of the Roanoke Times has a great article this weekend about a cultural change in Roanoke due to bicycling, at least partly. Weve noticed the difference too. What about your community? How do you think bicycling is affecting our cities?

The East Coast Greenway is the nation’s most ambitious long-distance urban greenway trail project. The Greenway system includes a 3000-mile spine trail stretching between Calais, Maine and Key West, Florida, passing through 15 states and the District of Columbia and linking 25 major eastern seaboard cities. It will be complemented by a series of alternate routes totaling another 1500 miles. Our vision is for a 100% off-road trail that is safe and inviting for people of all abilities and ages to enjoy. Currently the spine route is 21% off-road. ECG is one of the 16 national trails designated a National Millennium Trail in 1999. Please visit our web site at www.greenway.org for more information about the Greenway and Alliance.

Position Overview: Direct the development of a significant public greenway trail system. The East Coast Greenway Alliance is a 17-year old, not-for-profit, currently headquartered in Wakefield, RI, that spearheads development of the 3,000-mile long East Coast Greenway. Serve as CEO with overall responsibility for leading organizational growth and managing day-to-day operations. Have critical responsibility for fundraising to sustain the organization and develop the project. We seek a person with genuine passion for our vision of creating and promoting a shared-use urban trail system between Maine and Florida, to take the Alliance and the Greenway to a new level of success.

Principal Responsibilities

Fundraising: Chief fundraising officer for the Alliance. Develops and
executes annual fundraising strategy to sustain the organization.

Organizational development and management: Support Board of Trustees Chair in managing Board and its standing committees: Finance & Personnel, Governance, Development, Marketing and Trail Council and various ad hoc committees. Financial management including monthly financial oversight, check signing, contract administration, annual budget development and quarterly reforecast, overseeing annual audit and 990 process.

Program development and management: Initiate and oversee major program areas including Trail Program, Communications and Marketing Program, including media, web site, newsletters and other publications, special events, brand development and management.

Qualifications: looking for a dynamic leader with passion for our
mission and at least 5 years proven success in a senior leadership position to take a 17-year old national urban greenway organization to a new level of success. Critical skills include fund raising, ability to attract media attention, non-profit management including fiscal management and forging new strategic partnerships. Must demonstrate a proven track record of organizational management skills.

Education and experience: Bachelors degree required, masters degree preferred in planning, resource management, community development, organizational, project, program or non-profit management or a related field. Prior trail program management or bicycle-pedestrian advocacy experience. Proven ability to raise funds, especially from individual and corporate donors. Proven non-profit leadership experience preferred including management of staff, budgeting, financial management, grant administration, strategic planning and board development and management, coalition building.

Workplace: Must be on the East Coast of United States.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience.

Reports to: Board of Trustees of the ECGA

Desired start date: August 1, 2009.

Application: Please submit a cover letter with salary requirements, resume, and three writing samples in one PDF document to
chuck.flink@greenways.com or mail to Chuck Flink, Chair, Board of Trustees, ECGA, c/o Greenways Incorporated, 5850 Fayetteville Road, Suite 211, Durham, NC, 27713. All applications will be acknowledged with an email reply. The position will be open until filled, and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. No telephone calls please!

The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) is seeking a motivated and creative manager to grow IMBA’s membership base. Interested parties should be well versed in mail and email marketing, and online communications. More information is available at IMBA.

Are you a shaker and a mover? A self-starter and a cheerleader? Can you get the ball rolling, and keep it rolling? IMBA needs you! Here’s a piece of the job description:

“Regional directors will be responsible for collaborating with IMBA’s grassroots partners to assess opportunities, cultivate leadership within the mountain bike advocacy community, and generate the resources to make potential trail projects a reality. The position reports to the executive director and works closely with IMBA’s staff, including other regional directors from across the country. Regional directors will also organize and manage a 10-15 member Regional Leadership Council (RLC) in their region and collaborate on the organization and management of councils in adjacent regions. The RLCs are advisory panels established to assist in the development of regional resources.”

See IMBA’s job description page for the rest.