Transit Planner

Description

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Using various software applications, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), analyzes ridership, demographic, employment, development, system performance and other data to prepare reports, service evaluations, technical documentation, and planning guidelines that support service development.
• Participates in systemwide route analysis, identifying opportunities for system performance improvement.
• Assists with the service change process, including the development of schedules, cataloging of customer and operator feedback, and review of customer-facing materials.
• Plans for and maintains accurate records of passenger facilities and identifies requirements for improvements. Coordinates with internal stakeholders and partner agencies in the provision of passenger facilities, service signage, and ADA accessibility of services.
• Attends internal and external project development teams regarding services and facilities, conducting field evaluations and assessments as necessary.
• Ensures standard bus stop plans and documents are maintained and disseminated to developers and jurisdictions for the proactive inclusion of infrastructure necessary for service.
• Assists in design, implementation, and evaluation of passenger or public surveys. Participates in public processes and workshops with local officials, agencies, jurisdictions, groups, and the public to advance transit projects and programs.
• Remains current on principles of public transit scheduling and route design, industry standards, and best practices.
• Prepares maps and other media including PowerPoint presentations.
• Coordinates schedules with intermodal partners including MTS, Metrolink, OCTA, RTA, Amtrak, and Greyhound.
• Makes presentations to various groups communicating NCTD initiatives and plans.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience/Education

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, transportation, or related field required.
• Minimum two (2) years prior relevant experience required.

• Possession of and the ability to maintain a California driver's license, Class C, with less than six (6) points in the preceding 36-month period and no DUIs in the prior seven (7) years.
• Maintain compliance with the District's policies regarding Conflict of Interest and Ethics.

• General knowledge of U.S. transit industry issues and challenges with some understanding of FTA, state, and local regulations regarding transit.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret maps, schedules, plans, spreadsheets, and related documents.
• Ability to transition theoretical questions into data queries, design studies to gather data, and manipulate data in Excel and/or PowerBI.
• Ability to create and maintain good working relationships through excellent communication and teambuilding skills; ability to engage successfully with both internal and external contacts and the public.
• Familiarity with transit scheduling methods including scheduling software (working knowledge of Hastus scheduling highly desirable).
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to gather, organize, analyze and present data to appropriate sources; ability to interpret and apply local, state, and federal rules and regulations accurately and effectively.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to prepare and deliver clear and concise reports.
• Ability to manage and maintain simultaneous, transitional, and emerging priorities.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer software programs including the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Passion for public transit and customer-oriented service planning.

Supplemental Information

Retirement: NCTD participates in the CalPERS retirement program with a benefit formula of 1.5% @ 65 for PEPRA new members. Benefits are calculated based on your age at retirement, the number of years of service credit with CalPERS and the average of your monthly compensation over the past 36 months (36 months average highest hourly pay rate).

457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan: NCTD offers a Voluntary Deferred Compensation Savings Plan through VOYA Financial Services. Employees are eligible to enroll any time after the date of hire. The plan allows you to contribute pre-tax and/or post-tax dollars into selected funds of your choice. The plan also allows you to:

• Contribute up to amount specified annually by the IRS
• Catch-up plan for those 50 of up to amount specified annually by the IRS
• Is portable, can be rolled over into another qualified retirement plan
• Employer match into a 401(a) account (50% up to 8% of employee compensation; Max NCTD contribution of 4%)

• $10.00 co-pay for Annual Exam
• No charge for standard lenses every 12 months
• $125 retail allowance for frames every 2 years; OR $125 toward the contact lens.

• Health Care Spending Account:
  • May contribute up to amount specified annually by the IRS
• Dependent Care Spending Account:
  • May contribute up to amount specified annually by the IRS (including limitations if married)
• Commuter Transit Accounts:
  • May contribute up to amount specified annually by the IRS

• 0 through 3.99 years of service completed: 120 hours per year (15 days)
• 4.00 through 9.99 years of service completed: 176 hours per year (22 days)
• 10 and more years of service completed: 216 hours per year (27 days)

• Emotional Support
• Work/Life Balance
• Family Care

Family Status Change: This allows you to add/drop dependents from current benefit plan elections per IRS “Qualifying Events.” If a “Qualifying Event” occurs, you MUST contact HR within 30 days of event, (Qualifying Event must relate to the benefit change you are requesting).



Please contact Human Resources should you have any questions regarding NCTD Benefits.