What are the responsibilities and job description for the TCRTA Transit Planning Manager position at Tulare County, CA?
Current vacancy is with the Tulare County Regional Transit Agency (TCRTA) located in Visalia.
Typical Duties
Manage, supervise and administer the development of service plans and schedules for all transportation modes; manage and supervise service planning of contracted vendor (Scheduling, Planning, GIS, Business Intelligence) including setting goals and expectations and performance reviews; manage the distribution and processing of work assignments; provide assistance and support for various planning projects and activities; assess transit needs and in cooperation with internal departments and external agencies; prepare the Service Plan and the Short-Range Transit Plan (SRTP); in cooperation with internal departments and external agencies, prepare the annual service implementation plan (service plan) and the Short-Range Transit Plan (SRTP) inclusive of miles, hours, ridership, productivity, performance data, communications materials, etc.; research, develop and analyze alternate service delivery modes, such as flexible or dynamic services, vanpool services, etc.; recommend changes and enhancements to the Agency's mix of service modes as appropriate, including applicable routes, frequencies and span of service; oversee the development of transportation schedules in collaboration with vendor schedulers for all modes, including fixed route bus and co-mingled on-demand; serve as the liaison with Operations and Marketing for service implementation; responsible for service performance reviewing (quality control) and monitoring against adopted performance standards; responsible for developing and maintaining the agency's fare policy in coordination with Finance; coordinate the collection and flow of planning related data with Finance, Marketing, Operations, IT and other external agencies; provide administrative oversight for leave requests, absenteeism, performance reviews, etc.; manage special projects related to transit service planning; manage and administer transit planning databases; report datasets as required by the FTA to the NTD; facilitate projects as required by FTA such as random sampling of ridership and/or related certification of automatic passenger counters; facilitate RFP process through system development life cycle. This process will include everything from drafting RFPs that are planning specific to awarding of contracts; analyze and evaluate operations and financial data to assess route performance; monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of transportation service and develop recommendations for improvement; serve on local and regional transportation planning and technical advisory committees; work with member cities and other internal and external customers to identify service needs and improvements; respond to requests from the general public and other agencies.; measure on a scale the safety performance including rules and regulations compliance and corrective action; maintain interagency service agreements. Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in transportation planning, urban planning, economics, business administration, or public administration.
Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience with a public transit agency, local state, or federal jurisdiction with duties in in transportation planning, urban or regional planning, including supervision of other professional and support staff AND two (2) years of experience must be with transit planning.
Knowledge of: Theory and principles of transportation planning and research methods, trends and history of transportation planning; public information techniques; statistical analysis; principals of transportation forecasting models; Federal and state laws, including C.E.Q.A. and N.E.P.A., relating to transportation planning; Traffic Impact Study reports; intersection and roadway capacity analysis; all phases of regional transportation planning, including programs and transportation modeling; Federal transportation grant programs; methods of financing and operating transportation systems; general budgeting and fiscal administration; principles and practices of supervision and training.
Skill/Ability to: Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment various software programs, including word processing, spreadsheets, and graphics/presentation packages; gather and analyze factual data and summarize findings; prepare reports and develop forms; assist in the study of transportation planning problems; maintain cooperative working relationships with local agencies, employees and the public; evaluate the effectiveness of a transportation model; conduct studies related to transportation planning; summarize and combine technical and statistical information into reports and develop formats to present and display data; interpret, explain and apply pertinent laws and regulations; plan, organize, supervise and conduct major research studies; evaluate Traffic Impact Reports, including capacity analysis; analyze and interpret data and plans and recommend options is essential; meet deadlines, prioritize duties and motivate employees; utilize Geographical Information Systems, perform national transit database reporting, and ADA Service Planning is essential.
Additional Information
Conditions of Employment:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
- 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 service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bargaining Unit 20
The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.
Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).
Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP). .
Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.
Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11 years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.
FLSA exempt employees accrue an additional 5 days of vacation per year.
Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.
Group Term Life Insurance: $30,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.
Long Term Disability Insurance: A Long Term Disability plan is provided. This provides financial protection for you by paying a portion of your income while you are disabled. Provided by Standard Insurance Company.
Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.
Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.
To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/
The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.
Salary : $30,000
