Cape Cod Bridges Regional Planning Liaison (Transportation Program Planner V)

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.  

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