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Program Analyst II - DDOT (Grants Coordinator)

City of Detroit • United States • $60.28k - $80.91k / year • 3m ago

Salary

$60,284.00 - $80,909.00 Annually

Location

100 Mack Avenue, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

202504DDOT111411DJ

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

DDOT Administration

Opening Date

05/08/2025

Bargaining Unit

9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General

Description

The City of Detroit is currently accepting applications for a Program Analyst II-DDOT (Grants Coordinator) for the Detroit Department of Transportation's Administration Division.

Area of Specialization: Performance Metrics
Under general supervision, the Program Analyst II-DDOT (Grants Coordinator) is responsible for the collection, analysis, documentation, and dissemination of service and performance data in coordination with the Operations and Maintenance divisions; supports the department, Mayor's Office, Regional Transit Administration of Southeast Michigan, Michigan Department of Transportation, and Federal Transit Administration initiatives.

Area of Specialization: Transit Planning and Capital Projects
Under general supervision, the Program Analyst II-DDOT (Grants Coordinator) is responsible for DDOT's annual Unified Planning Work Program which documents the Department's planning priorities as well as outlines project budgets, methods, and deliverables. Works closely with the Program Analyst III – Capital Programming and Grants Administration to provide grants program support.

Examples of Duties

Area of Specialization: Performance Metrics

Retrieves, verifies, and analyzes complex operational statistics to establish data quality and reliability of performance data.
Formulates data gathering protocols for evaluating and reporting operations and maintenance data.
Analyzes data gathered and develops solutions or alternative methods of collecting such data.
Develops issue papers on a variety of topics including but not limited to analysis on Operational, Maintenance, Scheduling, Planning and other related topics.
Utilizes sophisticated computer software, databases, and statistical programs, and modeling packages, to analyze and solve problems.
Verifies that reports and deliverables submitted by Operations and Maintenance divisions comply with established compliance protocols with regard to accuracy and presentation consistency.
Supports management team with the production, analysis, and distribution of high quality weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual operations and maintenance performance reports.
Summarizes effectively qualitative and quantitative analyses into formats appropriate for a range of audiences. Applies working knowledge of data collection and analysis methods to prepare detailed reports and/or reconfigures existing reports.
Performs research, analysis, and reports on industry best practices. Collects data and develops analytical justifications in support of changes to existing policies and procedures.
Represents DDOT and the City at appropriate meetings at the local, regional, state and federal level.

Area of Specialization: Transit Planning and Capital Projects

Develops and manages the annual Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP).
Manages comprehensive strategic planning initiatives.
Collaborates on regional planning directives.
Reviews and improves plan policies and procedures.
Supervises and supports implementation of planning projects.
Prepares planning reports as required by executive management and grantor agencies.
Participates in the development and monitoring of capital project scopes of work and budgets.
Coordinates and provides oversight for the activities of individual project managers.
Leads reporting efforts as required by grantor agencies, including quarterly and annual FTA Milestone Progress Reports and annual UPWP Completion Report.
Participates in the development of memoranda, correspondence, reports, and plans.
Maintains current awareness of potential, pending, and current legislation that may impact DDOT operations, planning activities, and capital projects.
Represents DDOT and the City at appropriate meetings at the local, regional, state and federal level.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering or related field of study. Master's Degree preferred.

Six months experience or an internship in project management related activities, analysis, interpretation, grant evaluation, transit planning and/or operational data is required.

Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan

Interview: 70%
Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

LRD: 01/08/2024

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
Dental
Vision

INSURANCE

Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

Sick Leave
Vacation
Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

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