Employment Opportunities
NIRPC FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Two medical plans are provided for employees, with 85% of the premiums subsidized by NIRPC.
Dental and Vision insurance are available. Premiums are pre-tax payroll deductions.
NIRPC contributes bi-annually to HSA accounts for staff enrolled in employer group medical coverage. Employees may also take advantage of pre-tax payroll deduction HSA contributions.
NIRPC employees are required to participate in the Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS). NIRPC currently covers both employer (11.2%) and employee (3%) required contribution amounts, equaling 14.2% of an employee’s gross wages.
NIRPC offers a Section 457 deferred compensation plan for eligible that is administered by Mission Square Retirement. Employees enrolled in the program may take advantage or pre-tax payroll deductions for their contributions.
NIRPC provides employees with Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance. Coverage is provided at 1 times earnings up to a maximum.
Employees may choose to enroll in voluntary term life insurance at their own expense.
NIRPC provides employees Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term (LTD) disability at no cost to employees.
Employees earn vacation and personal time. Availability and accrual rate are subject to tenure requirements. NIRPC provides 13 paid holidays.
Employee Assistance is provided to employees to assist in overcoming personal issues, with access to master-degreed counselors 24-hours a day.
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:
The Transit Program Compliance Officer position monitors, oversees and assists NIRPC sub-recipients in maintaining compliance with federal transit regulations.
The selected candidate will:
- Partner with Local Public Agencies (LPAs), providing technical assistance to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Work with Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Liaison Officer regarding processes and regulation updates to sub-recipients that ensure compliance to the federal program.
- Communicate training opportunities of federal programs and update federal regulations to subrecipients
- Secure, process and maintain reporting and records pertaining to Federal and State regulations for subrecipient compliance requirements.
- Serve as Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Liaison Officer for developing DBE Programs and reporting semiannual reports to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
- Perform Biennial reviews with NIRPC subrecipients.
- Assist contractors with Triennial reviews for subrecipients.
- Support the NIRPC team with other duties as required.
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree, with knowledge of state and federal transportation regulations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks to respond promptly to requests for information.
- Strong problem-solving skill.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member with strengths in written and verbal communications and a customer-oriented service ethic.
- Superior communication skills.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following through their written resume, cover letter, and interview:
- Creative and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently and on a team.
- Ability to provide good customer service to internal and external clients.
- Ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships.
- Ability to encourage and sustain positive team dynamics.
- Ability to effectively manage time and schedule.
- Ability to communicate clearly and transparently.
- Flexibility and open-mindedness.
STARTING SALARY PARAMETERS:
- $60,000 – $68,000, depending on qualifications.
- NIRPC has a competitive benefits package, including thirteen paid holidays and a flexible work schedule.
APPLICATION & TIMEFRAME:
- To be considered for this position, please submit all requested files to:
Meredith Stilwell, Office Manager
Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission
6100 Southport Road
Portage, IN 46368-6409
219-763-6060, ext. 138; fax 762-1653
mstilwell@nirpc.org
- A carefully written cover letter (single page),
- Resume (no longer than two pages), and
- Contact information for at least three professional or academic references
This position will remain open until filled to find the candidate with the best fit among professional qualifications, experience, and suitability to NIRPC’s mission.
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:
The Programming and Grant Assistant will report to the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for supporting the Transportation and Finance Team’s transportation investment programming and transit grants associated with NIRPC’s role as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Lake, Porter, and LaPorte Counties in Indiana. The selected candidate will:
Support the Development and Management of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) (50%)
- Support the development and management of the TIP program of projects, ensuring project data accuracy, fiscal constraint, and timely amendment/modification administration.
- Collaboratively work with municipal and transit partners to review project funding. applications, amendments, and modifications.
- Prepare monthly reports on financial position of the TIP including funds available, programmed, and obligated.
- Support Quarterly Tracking and Transportation Resources and Oversight Committee meetings.
- Other duties as needed.
Support the Transit Grant Writing and Management (50%)
- Working collaboratively with NIRPC’s seven Federal Transit Administration (FTA) sub-recipients prepare and submit transit grants programmed in the TIP according to FTA regulations.
- Working with the Procurement Coordinator, manage executed grants to ensure proper use of funds, and spend down of grants before grant deadlines.
- Reconcile grants to ensure tracking documents balance with FTA figures.
- Other duties as needed.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, Public Management, or a related field where Microsoft Excel was used in coursework is preferred.
- Entry-level hourly position with 1-2 years prior experience in federal grant management, specifically in relation to federal reporting desirable.
- Practical knowledge, proficiency, and experience managing financial information in Microsoft Excel and other financial databases is required.
- Willing to work independently and on a team.
- Enthusiasm to continually learn/train to keep skills sharp and gain understanding of transportation planning principles, financial accounting guidelines and rules, and general requirements of Metropolitan Planning Organizations and Transit Operators.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following through their written resume, cover letter,
and in an interview:
- Creativity and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work independently and on a team
- Good customer service to internal and external clients
- Development and maintenance of strong professional relationships
- Contributor to positive team dynamics
- Management of their time and schedule
- Ability to communicate clearly and transparently
- Flexibility and an open mind
- Excellent attention to details and organizational skills
STARTING SALARY PARAMETERS:
$50 – $58,000 dependent upon qualifications or experience. NIRPC has a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, participation in Indiana Public Employees Retirement Fund, thirteen paid holidays and a flexible work schedule.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To be considered for this position, please submit all requested files to:
Meredith Stilwell, Office Manager
Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission
6100 Southport Road
Portage, IN 46368-6409
219-763-6060 fax 219-370-6303
mstilwell@nirpc.org
- A carefully written cover letter (single page),
- Resume (no longer than two pages), and
- Contact information for at least two professional references.
This position will remain open until filled in order to find the candidate with the best fit among
professional qualifications, experience, and suitability to NIRPC’s mission.
