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Home My WebLink AboutCOW 2022-05-23 Item 4B - Grant Funded - 1.0 Full Time Employee for Transportation Demand Management ProgramCOUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS Initials !Cleating Date Prepared by Mayors review Council review 5/23/22 AT 6/6/22 AT ITEM INFORMATION ITEM No. 4.B. STAFF SPONSOR: ALISON TURNER ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 5/23/22 AGENDA ITEM TITLE New Grant Funded Transportation Demand Management full time position CATEGORY ® Discussion Mtn Date 5/23/22 ® Motion Mtg Date 6/6/22 ❑ Resolution Mtg Date ❑ Ordinance Mtg Date ❑ Bid Award Mtg Date ❑ Public Hearing Mtg Date ❑ Other Altg Date SPONSOR ❑ Council ❑ Mayor ❑ Adnan Svcs ® DCD ❑ Finance ❑ Fire ❑ P&R ❑ Police ❑ PIE SPONSOR'S The Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program is creating a new grant -funded SUMMARY Sustainable Transportation Communications Specialist contract position. The Council is being asked to approve the new grant -funded position. REVIEWED BY Trans&Infrastructure Svcs ❑ Community Svcs/Safety ❑ Finance & Governance ❑ Planning & Community Dev. ❑ LTAC ❑ Arts Comm. ❑ Parks Comm. ❑ Planning Comm. DATE: 5/16/22 COMMITTEE CHAIR: KRULLER RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR/ADMIN. COMMITTEE Department of Community Development Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED Fund Source: Comments: MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 5/23/22 6/6/22 MTG. DATE 5/23/22 ATTACHMENTS Informational Memorandum dated 5/10/22 Class Specification - Sustainable Trans Comm Spec Minutes from the 5/16 T&I Committee Meeting 6/6/22 31 32 City of Tukwila Allan Ekberg, Mayor Department of Community Development - Nora Gierloff, AICP, Director TO: Transportation & Infrastructure Services Committee FROM: Nora Gierloff, AICP, DCD Director BY: Nancy Eklund, AICP, Long -Range Planning Supervisor Alison Turner, Sustainable Transportation Program Manager CC: Mayor Ekberg DATE: May 10, 2022 SUBJECT: New TDM FTE Position (Grant -Funded) ISSUE The Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program is creating a new grant -funded Sustainable Transportation Communications Specialist position. BACKGROUND Staffing level of the TDM Team varies according to project scopes and available grant funding. Since mid -2019, the team has consisted of 2 full-time employees (FTE). With new project grant awards since 2020, the addition of a new FTE will support the team to complete project deliverables. DISCUSSION The new position will be full time with benefits and will be funded by 4 grants: WSDOT TDM/CTR, WSDOT Regional Mobility Grant, King County Metro grant, and a federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program grant. The Communications Specialist will report to the Program Manager and work alongside the Outreach Coordinator. The role will coordinate communications and media to reach residents, commuters, and employers in Tukwila and South King County. Social marketing campaigns and educational resources will help priority populations access sustainable transportation options, reducing traffic congestion and improving air quality in Tukwila. FINANCIAL IMPACT There will be no impact to the general fund. RECOMMENDATION The Council is being asked to approve the new grant -funded TDM position (1.0 FTE) for 1 year for estimated $70,000.00 and consider this item at the May 23, 2022, Committee of the Whole meeting and subsequent June 6, 2022, Regular Meeting Consent Agenda. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: Class Specification - Sustainable Trans Comm Spec Tukwila City Hall • 6200 Sauthcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Website: TukwilaWA.gov 33 34 5/6/22, 4:31 PM City of Tukwila - Class Specification Bulletin CITY OF TUKWILA Established Date: May 6, 2022 Revision Date: May 6, 2022 Sustainable Transportation Communications Specialist Bargaining Unit: Not Applicable Class Code: 9087 SALARY RANGE $25.00 - $30.00 Hourly $4,333.33 - $5,200.00 Monthly $52,000.00 - $62,400.00 Annually FLSA: Non -Exempt DESCRIPTION: The Sustainable Transportation Communications Specialist plays an integral role on Tukwila's Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Team. Tukwila's TDM Program helps people access sustainable transportation options that reduce drive -alone travel in Tukwila and South King County. Working under the direction of the Program Manager, the Communications Specialist coordinates communications and media for TDM projects. The position develops social marketing campaigns, maintains the Program's web presence, and creates promotional materials and educational resources. The position supports residents, workers, visitors, employers, property managers, and students by identifying solutions to transportation barriers and addressing the specific needs of those who travel in Tukwila and South King County. This is a full-time, grant -funded, limited -term position through June 2023, with the potential to extend. The position may occasionally include evening/weekend hours to staff events/meetings. The position has an office location at the City of Tukwila and involves some fieldwork. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Develop and implement social marketing campaigns to influence behavior change and encourage sustainable transportation choices; • Create promotional materials such as ads, videos, brochures, flyers and mailers; https://agency.governmentjobs.com/tukwilawa/default.cfm?action=specbulletin&ClassSpecl D=1468967&headerfooter=0 3& 5/6/22, 4:31 PM City of Tukwila - Class Specification Bulletin • Create content and manage communications for newsletters and social media posts; • Manage website content and updates; • Create presentations, training materials, and educational resources; • Work with contractors on special projects; • Track rewards program participation, communicate with participants, fulfill rewards, and process mailings; • Participate in outreach efforts, presentations and trainings; and • Participate in grant writing and reporting. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Strong communication skills, including written, interpersonal, presentation, facilitation, and listening skills; • Skill with creating content and using social media platforms; • Video production skill desired • Proficiency in use of office software programs and video conference platforms; • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and other design tools; • Demonstrates the necessary attitude, knowledge, and skills to deliver culturally competent services; • Passionate about transit, active transportation, and helping others make sustainable travel choices; • Knowledge of transportation demand management (TDM) principles is a plus; • Bi/Multilingual in Somali, Spanish, Vietnamese, or other language spoken by a substantial number of residents is desired. EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Qualifications: (A) Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in communications, marketing, graphic design, or a field of discipline related to the assigned area; AND (B) one year of marketing and community engagement experience; OR (C) Any equivalent combination of experience and education that meets the minimum requirements. ://agency.governmentjobs.com/tukwilawa/default.cfm?action=specbulletin&ClassSpecID=1468967&headerfooter=0 2/2 City of Tukwila City Council Transportation & Infrastructure Services Committee Meeting Minutes May 16, 2022 5:30 p.m. - Hybrid Meeting; Duwamish Conference Room & MS Teams Councilmembers Present: Mohamed Abdi, Acting Chair; Tosh Sharp Staff Present: David Cline, Hari Ponnekanti, Griffin Lerner, Brittany Robinson, Seong Kim, Henry Ancira, Bryan Still, Alison Turner, Cody Lee Gray Acting Chair Abdi called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. I. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Grant Award: Green River Trail Improvements Project Staff is seeking Council approval to accept a Transportation Alternative Program grant award in the amount of $989,000 for the Green River Trail Improvements Project. The City match is $308,000 and included in the project budget. Committee Recommendation Divided: Councilmember Abdi was in favor of the award, and Councilmember Sharp was not. Return to Committee. B. Grant Applications: Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program & South 152"d St. Safe Routes to School Projects Staff is seeking Committee approval to apply for $500,000 from WSDOT's Pedestrian & Bicycle Program for neighborhood traffic calming improvements in Allentown. Staff is also seeking Committee approval to apply for $2,750,000 from WSDOT's Safe Routes to School program for the S. 152nd Street Project. Committee Recommendation Unanimous approval. C. Contract: Fire Station 53 Exterior Painting Project Staff is seeking Council approval of a contract with Long Painting Company in the amount of $49,377.65 for the Fire Station 53 Exterior Painting Project. Committee Recommendation Unanimous approval. Forward to May 23, 2022 Special Meeting Consent Agenda D. Transportation Demand Management 1.0 FTE Request Staff is seeking Council authorization of a new 1.0 fully grant -backed FTE to support the *Transportation Demand Management Program. Committee Recommendation Unanimous approval. Forward to May 23, 2022 Committee of the Whole. 37