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The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) is North America’s foremost organization dedicated to the advancement of public transit. APTA is a nonprofit international association of over 1,500 member organizations which include transit systems, planning, design, construction and finance firms, product and service providers, academic institutions, and state associations and departments of transportation.
The American Public Transportation Association offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. We are on the orange/blue and red Metro lines. To apply for any of the positions listed below, please send resume with salary history and cover letter to:
American Public Transportation Association
ATTN: Human Resources Department
1666 K Street, NW
Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20006
or email it to aptajobs@apta.com or fax to 202-496-4326
Policy Analyst
We are looking for an experienced Policy Analyst plan and execute data collection studies and to research and write developing research briefs, position papers and other testimony. Bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in public policy, economics, transportation policy, or a related field with one to three years’ work experience in transportation policy or public policy research and analysis. Position requires excellent interpersonal skills, including maturity, an ability to work independently and in a team setting. Proven ability to write lengthy policy reports that are both politically salient and exemplify sound policy concepts. Must have an efficient, organized work style and an ability to prioritize quickly and confidently, while managing multiple deadlines. Familiarity with Microsoft Access and facility with STATA.
Senior Accountant
We are looking for an professional accountant. Degree in Accounting; Public Accounting experience min. four years accounting experience with monthly G/L closing, financial statement preparation and analysis, operating budget and other reports. Excellent knowledge of windows-based compatible PC operation and spreadsheet programs essential for LAN. MS Word and Excel a must. Familiarity with Great Plains Dynamics and FRX software a plus. Exposure to job costing desirable. Must be detailed-oriented, willing and able to deal effectively with all levels of staff and work independently and under pressure with multiple deadlines.
Program Manager-Technical Services
We are seeking an entry level engineering professional to serve as a member of the APTA transit technical services team. The APTA Technical Services Department provides engineering support to a variety of transportation technologies including;
- Electronic payment systems
- Traction power
- Railway and transit signaling
- Vehicle technology
- Wireless technology
- Intelligent transportation systems
Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in an engineering discipline appropriate to the mission of technical services (mechanical, electrical preferred). Must exhibit the ability to acquire project management skills and possess oral and written communications skills, working effectively work with people and organizations. Familiarity with current computer operating systems is essential. Must be able to work independently and under pressure with multiple deadlines. The successful candidate will demonstrate interest in a wide range of transit technologies and a willingness to learn the intricacies of this industry. Good communications skills are essential.
Executive Assistant
Washington, DC trade association seeks highly energized, organized Executive Assistant to President. Position is highly visible, demanding and challenging requiring a high level of independent initiative, discretion, judgment and administrative skills. Specific duties include coordinating schedule and preparing correspondence, making travel arrangements, coordination and preparation of agendas and monitoring of meetings, conferences, speaking engagements, and interviews. Maintain, update, and prioritize multiple calendars on a continual basis. Maintain constant communication with other executives to ensure they are prepared, and organized for all meetings and events. The individual works independently under general instructions on a wide variety of special projects. At the same time the individual will exhibit to a high degree an ability to work well with other staff, Association members and other individuals and organizations. High degree of skill in grammar, spelling and punctuation are essential. Must have excellent technical skills to include MS Office Suite, with a professional demeanor and attitude with excellent time-management skills; hands-on proven administrator capabilities and executive management support. Minimum five years of combined administrative and executive secretarial experience. Must possess effective communication and analytical skills, both oral and written.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
American Public Transportation Association is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Association's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment. The company strives to employ and promote the best qualified person for each job and in so doing will comply with all legal requirements.
It is the Association's policy to provide equal employment opportunity in full compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, appropriate provisions of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, the federal Executive Orders in connection with, but not limited to, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer or demotion, recruiting, advertising or solicitation, compensation, training, layoff or termination, participation in social and recreational functions, and use of employee facilities. Further, it is APTA’s policy to maintain and promote nondiscrimination regarding race, color, creed, national origin or ancestry, marital status, gender, physical or mental handicap or other status protected by law unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, religion, political philosophy, unfavorable discharge from military service or age in all phases of employment practices in accordance with all applicable laws and Executive Orders.
It is also the Association's policy to provide equal employment opportunity in compliance with the DC Human Rights Act of 1977.
Periodic analyses of all personnel actions will be conducted to ensure fair employment practices are followed. Breach of these policies by any employee will be grounds for disciplinary actions.
A Diversity Plan has been adopted to reaffirm the Association's longstanding and continuing commitment to diversity goals that result in diversity being encouraged, promoted and celebrated throughout all levels of the Association during the normal course of the Association's business and programs.