TCRTA Transit Analyst

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Tulare County Regional Transit Agency.  The anticipated life of the employment list is six months.  If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the Tulare County Regional Transit Agency located in Visalia. 

*This Position may include telework at the discretion of the Executive Director which is temporary and voluntary, the principal nature of the position is in-person.  For more information please see link to Telework Administrative Regulation 42: https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/rulespolicies/administrative-regulations/

Coordinate the organization, staffing, and operational activities for fixed route, ADA paratransit, and demand response operations. Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; recommend and implement resulting policies and procedures; ensure the most efficient and effective delivery of services. Establish schedules and recommend methods for providing fixed route, ADA paratransit, and demand response operations including overseeing and reviewing timelines and schedules; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly. Direct, coordinate and review the work plan for assigned transit operations services and activities; assign work activities and projects; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems. Oversee fixed route, ADA paratransit, and demand response operations including all transit safety programs; ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations. Supervise staff preparation for audits/inspections conducted by federal and state audit officials. Oversee compliance with the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles Commercial Driver licensing and testing requirements; ensure testing complies with applicable rules, regulations, and mandates. Supervise and assist in the preparation of technical specifications for vehicle procurement. Review and evaluate proposed construction projects and plans; identify impact to transit operations; recommend and implement solutions. Select, train, motivate and evaluate transit personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures. Assist in managing employee and labor relations for the Transit Division; participate in the effective resolution of differences between management and labor including random investigations of Transit Coach Operator driving records; document and report Negligent Operators points recorded against drivers for violations of transit laws; maintain accurate and complete driving record files. Review complaints from the public regarding transit operations; resolve problems in a timely, effective, and efficient manner; investigate transit accidents and incidents; prepare reports and maintain necessary records. Participate in the development and administration of assigned program budget; forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; recommend adjustments as necessary. Provide staff assistance to the Transit Manager; participate on a variety of committees and commissions; prepare and present staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary. Coordinate operations activities with those of other outside agencies and organizations. Respond to the activation of the City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) by coordinating the transportation of emergency personnel, resources, equipment, and supplies. Attend and participate in professional group meetings.

DUTIES (If assigned to Grants Unit)Research grants and assess compliance requirements and feasibility of grant. Develop and present recommendations for grant information, grant applications, grant processes and the submission of grant amendments as necessary. Acts as agency’s liaison to federal, state, and local planning, programming, and funding agencies. Develop, monitor, and maintain grant budgets consistent with grant requirements. Prepare Board of Director communication requesting authorization to apply for grants and for approval of grant agreement. Maintain grant project management plans and monitor grant award milestones; meet with staff to review project status to grant milestones, ensuring terms, conditions and regulatory requirements are being adhered to. Participate in the establishment and maintenance of comprehensive fiscal processes for grant compliance and reimbursement; verify compliance of financial documents for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with uniform accounting requirements and with grant regulations. Review general ledger reports to verify source of expenses; and review grant eligible expenses to grant award terms. In coordination with Finance Manager, create grant claim invoices; submit financial and performance reports to grant agencies, consistent with compliance requirements. Maintain policies and procedures related to grant application, implementation, and compliance activities. Ensure effective communication with staff to facilitate and ensure adherence to policies, procedures and grant compliance requirements. Prepare reports, corrective actions, and other records in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. Assist with a variety of audits, providing supporting documentation and technical assistance. Analyze audit reports and provide input to ensure implementation of corrective action. Monitors and identifies capacity, performance, and security related issues with the Agency’s ITS systems to ensure continued, uninterrupted operation of ITS systems. 

Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification. (Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)

Education:  

Completion of the twelfth (12th) grade. GED, or equivalent. 

Experience: 

Four (4) years of experience in public transportation operations, grant development and administration or a closely related field.   

Equivalencies for Experience: Additional education as outlined above may be substituted for the experience on a year-for-year basis.

Knowledge of: 

Operational characteristics, services, and activities of transit operations. Principles and practices of public transportation operations. Principles and practices of program development. Methods and techniques of evaluation transit operations and activities. Methods and techniques of developing operational procedures, rules, and regulations. Principles of transit passenger and employee safety. Principles of research, analysis, and report operations. Principles and practices of transit revenue operations. Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation. Related Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.  Grant funding requirements, administrative requirements and cost principles related to Federal Uniform Guidance and State Transportation Development Act guidelines. Financial and reporting procedures as they relate to grant management. Principles and practices of budget preparation, analysis, and administration. Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, ordinances, and rules. Modern office equipment and computers including word processing, desktop, spreadsheet, and database applications. Techniques and principles of effective interpersonal communication. Principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting.

Skill/Ability to: 

Analyze documents reports, and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures. Analyze highly technical problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals. Read, interpret, explain, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Research and analyze program administration problems; make sound policy and procedural recommendations. Prepare and administer grants. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and peers. Exercise sound judgment throughout the course of performing work duties, especially when handling sensitive information or interacting with difficult clients. Maintain confidentiality of all business information and materials. Use patience, tact, and courtesy in dealing with the community, and co-workers. Prepare reports and compile statistical data. Maintain operational compliance with local, state, and federal transit regulations and laws. Supervise, direct, and coordinate the work of lower-level staff. Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff. Develop, implement, and modify operations safety programs Conduct random investigations of operational incidents. Interpret and explain policies and procedures. Prepare clear and concise reports. Read and interpret blueprints and plans. Prepare applications for federal grants

Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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