Principal Project Mgr - (Community Investment Grants Program Mgr) 90363491 - Baltimore

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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Amtrak is looking for a principal project manager to lead the Community Investment Program (Program) efforts for the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program (B&P Tunnel Replacement). The position is responsible for the development and execution of the Program and will lead community outreach activities related to the Program, develop strategy to mitigate the project impacts ensuring compliance with the Environmental Record of Decision. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in one of Amtrak's largest and most impactful infrastructure programs while providing direct tangible benefits to support investment in West Baltimore communities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Responsible for overall strategy, management, and execution of the Program.
* Leads and develops strategy for public advertisement, community outreach, and communications to drive awareness of the Program.
* Works in coordination with Amtrak's Corporate Communications Department to develop public-facing materials and website content to promote program.* Responsible for Program compliance, including tracking, reporting, and ongoing audit of Program activities.
* Conducts field visits for community development activities, workshops, outreach events, as necessary.
* Maintains high-level knowledge about the overall Frederick Douglass Tunnel program issues important to communities in close proximity to the tunnel alignment and is expected to think and act proactively and generate ideas to advance the goals of the Program and department.
* Prepare reports on Program status.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's Degree required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
* Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information effectively with a broad spectrum of audiences from Federal, State, and local officials to thought leaders, business leaders and community residents
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with teams across and at all levels of the organization* Proactive, problem solver, team player
* Familiarity with community engagement efforts, working with non-profits organizations
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Experience with financial management, tracking, and reporting.
* Ability to foster, develop, and maintain relationships

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* 7 - 10 years relevant work experience with combination of up to 3 years of supervision experence
* A background in community outreach and engagement
* Relevant work experience* Experience managing subordinate staff and/or contractors
* A passion for community service and uplifting and empowering organizations and individuals
* A positive, resourceful outlook on complex challenges
* Familiarity with railway operations/infrastructure and transportation policies
* Residence in/near or familiarity with Baltimore is a plus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Physical Demands:
* Constantly, or frequently, uses a computer keyboard, monitor, and mouse to perform a variety of tasks
* Constantly, or frequently sits, stands, or walks; may lift, carry, push, or pull objects of various weights; may reach, kneel, crouch, bend, or twist in order to in order to perform administrative tasks (e.g., filing, retrieving materials from desks and bookcases, moving around an office setting).Mental Demands:
* Constantly communicates, comprehends, and responds to verbal statements and instructions both orally, and in-writing
* Frequently acquires new knowledge, skills, and tasks, both complex and simple, in order to maintain effectiveness in position
* Frequently resolves problems with conflicting priorities in cognitively demanding situations
* Frequently reads and analyzes hard copy and or computer screen material and writes reports, as appropriate.
* Conducts in person and/or telephone dialogues as appropriate in order to manage and conduct the flow of work Working Conditions:
* Commonly works in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment with frequently changing priorities
* Frequently handles multiple projects simultaneously
* Occasionally travels in the Baltimore area during and outside of business hours

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The salary/hourly range is $113,200-$146,664, Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, internal equity, etc. Depending on an employee's assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee's base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offeringshere.

Requisition ID:164943

Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 DaysClick here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.

Relocation Offered:No

Travel Requirements:Up to 25%

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Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR * 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. *1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law..