CTtransit Service Planning GIS Manager

Salary : $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 Annually

Location : Various Locations, CT

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 00858

Department : Long-Range Planning Unit

Opening Date : 01 / 16 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Job Description

Assists the Long-Range and Strategic Planning Unit with system-wide activities across all CTtransit divisions (Hartford, New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury, Meriden, New Britain, Bristol, Wallingford, CTtransit Express & CTfastrak) with emphasis on GIS-based analysis and developing GIS-based products to support various planning initiatives.

Examples of Duties

• Assist with all aspects of service design and development, including conducting in-depth service analyses and evaluating service performance.
• Responsible for the development of short-, medium- and long-term planning studies. This includes studies at the individual route, corridor, divisional and modal levels and shepherding those projects from concept to implementation.
• Assist with evaluating public and private development projects for transit access. Assist with the design and development of transportation infrastructure projects, including transit stations, transfer hubs, park & ride facilities, etc. Assist with the evaluation of bus stops at the corridor level, including stop spacing, design, placement and amenities.
• Assist with the development of CTDOT's annual Service and Fare Equity analysis (SAFE) and related outreach efforts.
• Investigate internal and external service requests. Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and / or the Service Review Committee.
• Develop and maintain geographic route profile summaries for all CTtransit services. Assist the Marketing & Communications team with the development of system maps, presentation materials and other geographic resources to support various projects and initiatives.
• Participate in and lead internal and public outreach efforts including meetings, presentations, charettes, listening sessions, surveys, etc.
• Maintain regular professional contact with state and municipal officials throughout CTtransit's service area and with representatives of neighboring transit service providers.
• Coordinates and schedules meetings with staff, consultants, and external partners as needed.
• Assists customers with questions and concerns, resolves problems and conflicts with other customers or Operators, modeling Ambassador skills in all interactions.
• Prepares reports, presentations, and correspondences as needed.
• Ability to report in-person to any CTtransit or CTDOT facility as needed. Ability to travel in-state to attend meetings or conduct fieldwork. Ability to work outside of normal business hours, including occasional nights and / or weekends.
• Attend in-service training, seminars or other opportunities for professional development as made available by the Agency. Provides training for Agency personnel as required. Actively participates in staff meetings, trainings, etc.
• Manages the coaching, training, discipline and / or commendations for all entry level service planning employees as needed.
• Has thorough working knowledge of Agency policies and procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Work cooperatively with all levels of personnel inside and outside the organization.
• Will participate in the interview process, and the selection process for new positions.
• Assists other departments and divisions as needed.
• ther duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

How To Apply

To view full job description and apply visit our careers website \ Please attach the following documents :

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter

3. 2-3 page professional writing sample

4. Example of your recent GIS work ( PDF format)

Why work at CTtransit ?.......

CTtransit offers a highly competitive benefit package to all full-time eligible employees.

Competitive Wages

Insurance

Other Benefits

Free public transportation for you and your spouse!!!!

For more information about benefits, contact Human Resources.

CTtransit is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

1. Please describe your level of experience with transit planning and / or scheduling.

2. Please list the GIS applications with which you are familiar and rate your level of experience with each.

Please list the graphic design applications with which you are familiar and rate your level of experience with each.

4. I have submitted a 2-3 page professional writing sample.

I have submitted an example of my recent GIS work, in PDF format.

I understand that preference may be given to applications that are fully completed and include all requested attachments (resume, updated profile with most recent employer, & cover letter)

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Salary : $80,000 - $85,000