What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Analyst / Transportation Planner Series - Operations Planning position at Metropolitan Transportation Authority?
Description
Position at MABSTOA
Job Information :
Title Staff Analyst / Transportation Planner Series -Operations Planning
First Date of Posting : 12 / 30 / 2024
Last Date of Filing : Open until filled
Authority : OA / TA / MTA BUS
Department : Operations Planning
Division / Unit : Schedules
Reports to : Senior Manager Schedules
Work Location : 2 Broadway, Manhattan
Hours of Work : 9AM to 5PM
Responsibilities
Under direction and guidance from the appropriate Senior Manager and / or Schedule Manager, the incumbent will obtain running time and ridership data from Operations Planning's ORCA application and other authorized sources, analyze this data, and recommend service revision plans based on the results of the analysis. Once a plan is approved, the incumbent will apply the new trip counts and / or running times to create a new vehicle schedule and, subsequently, a crew schedule (Bus Operator work assignments). The incumbent will then blend the old and new schedules for each day type (Weekday, Saturday, and Sunday), create a roster (including days off and work runs / regular day off relief runs), and produce proposed pick documents for the Union to examine. The final pick documents, incorporating any reasonable requests from the Union such as regular day off swaps between runs, will then be distributed so the Bus Operators may pick their assignments for the next several months. This position also requires occasional field work at various times of the day, including weekends and overnight; attending meetings with the Union and other concerned parties; and preparing reports as needed.
Compensation
Transportation Planner Series
Principal Transportation Planner (OA) : $96,595- $128,289
Senior Transportation Planner (OA) : $91,154 - $116,207
Transportation Planner (OA) : $80,256 - $103,356
Assistant Transportation Planner (OA) : $68,627 - $81,242
Staff Analyst Series
Assoc. Staff Analyst (OA) : $90,511 - $117,195
Assoc. Staff Analyst (TA) : $83,098 - $107,951 (New Hire Rate : $72,258)
Staff Analyst II (OA) : $80,071- $89,179
Staff Analyst II (TA) : $73,510- $781,871(New Hire Rate : $63,923)
Staff Analyst I (OA) : $68,962 - $81,642
Staff Analyst I (TA) : $63,310- $74,950 (New Hire Rate : $55,049)
TA EMPLOYEES MUST BE PERMANENT CIVIL SERVICE ASSOCIATE STAFF ANALYST, STAFF ANALYST I OR STAFF ANALYST II IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED
Education and Experience
Principal Transportation Planner
A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with a major in one or more of the following : engineering, urban studies, geography, transportation science, urban planning, economics, business, public administration, political science, or related fields; and five (5) years of full-time paid experience in transportation planning, scheduling, or operations. A master's degree in any of the fields listed for the baccalaureate degree may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
Senior Transportation Planner
A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with a major in one or more of the following : engineering, urban studies, geography, transportation science, urban planning, economics, business, public administration, political science, or related fields; and four (4) years of full-time paid experience in transportation planning, scheduling, or operations. A master's degree in any of the fields listed for the baccalaureate degree may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
Transportation Planner
Must possess education as stated above plus two (2) years of full-time paid experience in transportation operations planning or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.
Assistant Transportation Planner
Must possess education as stated above plus one (1) year of full-time paid experience in transportation operations planning or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.
Associate Staff Analyst
A Master's degree from an accredited college with a major in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field, and ONE(1) year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following : working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning / administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning / evaluation, fiscal management or in a related field; OR
A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and THREE (3) years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas described in 1 above.
Staff Analyst
A master's degree from an accredited college or university in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, or urban studies, or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; or
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full time professional experience in one or a combination of the following areas : working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning / administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning / evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area; or
An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college or university and four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in " 2 " above : or
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in " 2 " above; or
A combination of education and / or experience equivalent to "1", "2", "3", or "4" above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma.
The high school diploma or its educational equivalent must be approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization. The college or university must be accredited by regional, national, professional, or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). The law school must be accredited by the American Bar Association or the California Bar Association
Desired Skills :
Excellent presentation, communication, and writing skills.
Proficiency in technical writing and data analysis.
Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign
Proficiency in ArcGIS / QGIS and Remix
Useful skills would also include knowledge of coding languages such as Python, ArcPy, R, or SQL
Knowledge of the MTA's subway and bus system and the geography of New York City are highly desirable.
An understanding of general transportation and land use planning concepts, including street design to accommodate different street users including buses, bicycles, and pedestrians.
Other Information
Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policy making position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the "Commission").
Equal Employment Opportunity
MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.
The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.
Salary : $55,049
