Transportation Planner Public Transit

Job Title : Transportation Planner

Department : Operations

Reports To : Assistant General Manager

FLSA Status : Salary Exempt

Employment Status : Full-time

Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension, Voluntary Supplemental, and PTO

Pay : $60,000-$85,000

Job Summary :

This position plays a key role in the planning, analysis, and improvement of transit operations and systems. It supports strategic initiatives, performance measurement, and the development of comprehensive transit programs that align with the District's goals.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities :

• Conduct route and system performance analysis to identify opportunities for operational improvements.
• Assist in creating and maintaining long- and short-term transit plans and programs.
• Analyze operational data and develop recommendations for process and system enhancements.
• Design, maintain, and implement technical processes, leveraging transportation expertise and performance data to support objectives.
• Develop project work plans for cross-departmental initiatives.
• Prepare reports and deliver presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts in transit operations by utilizing data such as ridership trends, demographic shifts, and service performance.
• Create Requests for Proposals, Invitation for Bids, Purchase Orders, service provider contracts, maintain procedural guidelines, and ensure the district is compliant with all applicable laws and regulations as they pertain to Procurement.
• Direct daily activities involving procurement of goods and services for CityLink including the management of all Federal and State capital purchases and working with various personnel to procure large purchases.
• Oversees contracts for professional services, supply contracts, procurements, acquisitions, and leases on a weekly basis.
• Ensure standardized bus stop plans are current and shared with developers and local jurisdictions to promote infrastructure readiness.
• Support the design, deployment, and evaluation of public and passenger surveys.
• Support activities related to the Transit Asset Management (TAM) plan
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. At CityLink, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for both our employees and the communities we serve. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, association with a disabled person, marital status, reproductive health decisions, family responsibilities, military or veteran status, pregnancy or related medical conditions, citizenship, order of protection status, political affiliation, hair texture or style, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This applies to all terms of and conditions of employment including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leave of absence, and compensation and training.

As part of our normal procedure for processing applications, inquiries may be made concerning information on an applicant's work, driving, criminal, credit, and educational history. A pre-employment drug screen, background check, and reference checks are required. Employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. We are a Drug Free Workplace and conduct random testing. A physical examination, including range of motion, lift test, whisper test, eye test, and MVR review may be required depending on position.

All job requirements in the job description indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and / or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Job descriptions are an overview of the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested.

Any disclosed pay range is based on a consideration of neutral factors and criteria such as required qualifications, experience, education, skill, training, certifications, seniority, etc. The employer reserves the right to offer the selected candidate or applicant an hourly rate or salary at an appropriate level to be set and determined by the employer that is commensurate with the applicant's qualifications, experience, education, skill, training, certifications, or seniority.

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