TRANSPORTATION PROJECT COORDINATOR

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Provides overall on-site administrative and technical management on transportation and construction projects and is under the direct supervision of the Public Works Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Attend meetings as appropriate with the Fallon Business Council
2. Meet with Tribal leaders and staff from Tribal transportation planning professionals and knowledgeable in the IRR (Indian Reservation Roads) Program
3. Supervise total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule. This includes interfacing with client representatives, A/E (Architecture/Engineering) representatives and other contractors/sub-contractors, etc., and may include travel
4. Plan, coordinate and supervise on-site functions (scheduling engineering, material control, equipment operations, etc.)
5. Works in conjunction with the Bureau of Indian Affairs Roads personnel and/or other planning professionals
6. Develop Tribal transportation systems located on the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Reservation and Colony
7. Establish and maintain roadway conditions data
8. Develop strategies, including management, staffing, training and equipment needs
9. Reviews and/or approves all project personnel transactions
10. Provide technical assistance, i.e. interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods and equipment, etc., as required
11. Assist project management in developing and implementing project procedures, working documents standards, etc.
12. Ensure all on-site personnel comply with project procedures, safety program requirements, work rules, etc., documents all violation, notify project management, recommend/implement corrective actions as required
13. Assume responsibility for productivity of construction crafts, efficient use of materials and equipment and contractual performance of the project
14. Find, apply, manage and write grants that would improve and maintain tribal road infrastructure.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

1. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to perform effectively in all duties/responsibilities associated with the position
2. Must be familiar with the environmental, planning, engineering, survey and construction fields and the ability to communicate with professionals from the fields of law, engineering, planning and economics
3. Must have a clear understanding of the processes of the Fallon Business Council, its’ advisory committees and community members
4. Must have familiarity with Native American communities and possess excellent communication skills

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

1. Graduation from an accredited high school plus five (5) years of experience in transportation and road planning or closely related projects or
2. Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate Degree in architecture/drafting or engineering related programs plus four (4) years in the above experience

PLEASE COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AT FPST.ORG/EMPLOYMENT/ TO APPLY.

POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED.