DRAFT--Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document.
DRAFT--Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document.
DRAFT--Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document.
DRAFT--Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document.
DRAFT--Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document.
Job Title: Local and Regional Transportation Policy Advisor Location: San Jose, CA
Reports To: Vice Chair, Board of Directors Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Position Overview
The Office of the Vice Chair of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors is seeking a highly motivated and strategic Local and Regional Transportation Policy Advisor. This is a Board, Committees, including the BSVII Oversight Committee, and additional legislative bodies. This role demands a passion for public service, transit systems, innovation, and regional planning, along with the agility to navigate complex political and community dynamics.
Key Responsibilities
Policy Development & Strategy
o Lead research, analysis, and development of transportation policy proposals in o Provide timely policy recommendations, briefings, and strategic advice related to local and regional transportation planning, capital projects, transit equity, and mobility innovation.
o Draft talking points, policy memos, and briefing materials for the Vice Chair or to prepare the Vice Chair for Board, Committee, and other legislative bodies.
Legislative & Intergovernmental Affairs
o Monitor and assess transportation-related legislative and regulatory developments at the local, regional, and state levels.
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collaboration with partner agencies, including Caltrain and BART.
Stakeholder Engagement
o Build and maintain strong working relationships with transportation agencies, elected officials and their staff, community-based organizations, business leaders, and advocacy groups.
o stakeholder and community meetings, advisory
boards, and public forums.
o Draft and work collaboratively with communications teams to prepare the Vice Chair for public events, transportation summits, and community outreach initiatives related to mobility and infrastructure.
Constituent Services & Issue Resolution
o Respond to constituent inquiries and concerns about VTA projects and regional transportation challenges.
o Coordinate with agency staff to resolve service issues and provide timely follow-up.
Project & Meeting Support
DRAFT--Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document. o Prepare materials and coordinate logistics for Board and Committee meetings, workshops.
o Track follow-ups and deliverables to ensure progress on key initiatives.
DRAFT--Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document.