What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transit Planner position at Gold Coast Transit District (CA)?
*FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICANTS WILL BE APRIL 9TH*
This position utilizes knowledge of modern transit system operating principles and practices to effectively perform technical, professional and analytical work as well as day-to-day activities related to transit service planning and scheduling.
- Assist with developing plans for fixed-route transit service, including evaluating system performance, and making recommendations for change as needed to ensure service meets District goals and objectives
- Apply knowledge of databases to track, maintain and update inventory of bus stops, geo-coordinates, amenities, and use reasoning skills to identify and correct data as needed
- Conduct interagency review of transportation plans; review and comment on proposed land use developments or road projects to promote the incorporation of pro-transit policies and measures
- Coordinate printing and review of schedule data for passenger information panels posted at bus stops, conduct field work as needed to ensure information is correctly displayed, and conduct field assessments at bus stops
- Collect and summarize feedback from bus operators and passengers and make appropriate recommendations
- Assist with coordination of public outreach events, including set up, speaking with members of the public, working with internal staff and transit guides to disseminate information to the public
- Maintain the district's database files pertaining to monthly and annual ridership, revenue hours, revenue miles, and route performance
- Read and analyze demographic and geographic data, apply spatial data analysis skills to graphically display ridership and demographic trends
- Collect and record ridership data using appropriate software and prepares and presents ridership reports as required
- Monitor and evaluates on-time performance data, propose schedule adjustments
- Initiate and perform research and document findings, make written recommendations including maps and graphics to display concepts
- Research complaints, problems and prepare responses for management, including composing correspondence
- Provide support for Demand Response operations, including preparing reports, researching federal compliance, analyzing ridership and performance data and other duties as required
- Analyze, interpret, develop, and apply rules, policies and procedures
- Apply vehicle blocking and run cutting principles to create operator duties and develop operator work runs that adhere to district policies and bargaining agreements
- Create and refine fixed route bus schedules within budget constraints by utilizing and leveraging available transit technology solutions
- Provide excellent customer service to diverse client communities
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Studies/Planning, Transportation Planning, Statistics, Environmental Science, or related field is required
- Master’s Degree in Transportation Planning or a related field preferred
- Minimum of two (2) years experience in public transit, planning or a related field
- Demonstrated experience with mapping, data analysis, transportation planning and/or scheduling preferred
- Additional work experience or education may substitute requirements on a year-by-year basis.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Maintain a valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, adequate auto insurance as required by state law, and insurability by agency carrier for those driving agency vehicles.
ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Earth, GIS, and related business software
- Effective verbal and written communication skills to successfully impart information at all organizational levels and to the public and present information
- Capable interpersonal skills, a strong cross-functional team player with the ability to operate independently
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills, with the ability to exercise discernment and solid judgement
- Maintains a high level of integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, and professionalism
- Ability to perform in a high demand, dynamic environment and appropriately manage established deadlines and/or expectations
- Skilled in mathematics, data collection, analytical, spreadsheet, and report writing
- Ability to analyze operating data, identify issues and recommend appropriate solutions
- Occasionally travel for company business using reliable transportation.
- Maintain regular attendance and punctuality
- Willing to work non-traditional hours and days to meet the needs of this position
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to hear, see sit, stand, keyboard/type, conduct repetitive motions, use dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment, and occasionally balance, bend stoop climb up and down stairs, alternate standing/sitting, climb ladders/steps, kneel, reach at, below, or above shoulder level, squat, and lift/carry up to 40 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, dust, excessive noise, moving machinery, chemicals; commercial products (oil, cleaning solvents, etc.), and powered industrial fork/reach/bucket lift, and interaction with the general public. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice at the discretion of GCTD.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS:
The process includes a job-specific pre-employment function analysis test and drug screening to be completed by an industrial health clinic of our choice; criminal background and references will also be checked. All offers of employment are conditioned upon successful completion of this pre-employment process.
About Gold Coast Transit District
Gold Coast Transit District (GCTD) is a publicly owned transit agency which provides local bus service to the western portion of Ventura County. The agency, originally known as South Coast Area Transit, was organized in 1973 when the Ventura City Transit Lines and the Oxnard Municipal Bus Lines were merged to provide better transportation service both within and between the cities of Ojai, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, San Buenaventura and the unincorporated areas of western Ventura County between these cities.
Immigration & Control Act of 1986
In order to comply with the provision of this law, all applicants prior to placement must provide proof of work eligibility and attest that they are a citizen, permanent resident alien, or otherwise authorized to be employed.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Gold Coast Transit District is an Equal Opportunity (at will) Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual preference, gender identity, religion, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, mental condition, or any other category protected by state or federal law.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance, please contact GCTD’s Human Resources at (805) 483-3959, Ext 138
Salary : $71,855 - $93,755
