Transit Planner

Description

Under the general direction of Director of Service Planning, the Transit Planner performs a variety of duties supporting North County Transit District's planning efforts including service planning, capital improvement planning, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) reporting, data gathering, data analysis, geographic information systems (GIS) data manipulation, and written and oral communication with a variety of stakeholders, including governing bodies and customers.

The position plays a key role in the Service Planning Department, which is responsible for service planning and scheduling for all bus, commuter rail, hybrid rail, and microtransit modes; ridership tracking and reporting; information analytics and design; long-term transit service development and planning; business process improvements and design; community outreach and public hearing management; project development reviews; grant support and planning of passenger amenities.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This position is distinguished by its responsibility to gather, analyze, and communicate data, prepare required documentation, and assist with normal day-to-day planning functions, including analyzing data, surveying, field work, GIS mapping, and other tasks to support the continued successful operation of NCTD services.

Supervision Received and Exercised

The Transit Planner reports to the Director of Service Planning and does not exercise any supervisory authority. This position is expected to participate in the sharing of expert knowledge and as a vital member of various project teams that may be instituted.

Working Conditions

Normal working conditions for this position are in both an office and field setting. Business travel may be required periodically between District sites, governmental agencies, consultants' facilities, and other locations as required.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions

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

• Designs data analysis plans, gathers data, and manipulates ridership, on-time performance, and other performance-related data using Excel, Hopthru, Remix, Swiftly, PowerBI, or other data analysis tools.
• Using GIS and / or Remix, illustrates data / analysis findings, performs service analyses, including route and route segment analysis, and performs database management including diagnosing and correcting problems within GIS shapefiles integrated into the automatic vehicle location system.
• Conducts field studies, writes reports, interviews passengers and other stakeholders, and distills information into recommendations and communications with stakeholders.
• Remains current on transit industry standards and best practices.
• Prepares maps, fact sheets, and other media including PowerPoint presentations.
• Monitors data from the Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) system via Swiftly and examines data for anomalies to ensure data quality.
• Coordinates schedules with intermodal partners including MTS, Metrolink, OCTA, RTA, Amtrak, and Greyhound.
• Makes presentations to various internal and external groups communicating NCTD initiatives and plans.
• Assists in the development of NCTD routes, schedules, amenities, and facility plans.
• Works independently and in coloration with the Service Planning team and the Planning and Communications Division to develop new service concepts and enhancements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Experience / Education

A combination of experience / skills and education to fulfill the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position may be considered.

Certificates / Licenses

General Requirements

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements

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.

Ability to use the phone and computer for extended periods, manual dexterity to complete clerical functions, work with office equipment, and daily lifting of equipment up to 25 pounds is required. Ability to hear, see and to communicate verbally to exchange information. Ability to physically travel between District locations and other destinations, work in evenings when required, work in hazardous conditions, and negotiate a variety of different and irregular terrain as is typical along a railway right of way. May be subject to fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals. Ability to walk, climb, balance, bend, carry, push, reach, sit, and stand.

Machines / Tools / Equipment

Application Information :

All applicants must complete and submit an online application at www.gonctd.com / careers. A job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

NCTD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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). The current employee contribution rate each payroll is 4.75% for new members. Taxes are deferred to retirement.

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 :

Medical Insurance : NCTD offers a rich variety of HMO and PPO plans to choose from and contributes towards your monthly medical premiums, if the coverage you select costs more than the amount NCTD contributes, then payroll deductions will be withheld on a pre-tax basis.

If medical insurance is selected, NCTD will contribute the listed amount towards your selection :

Dental Insurance : NCTD offers two different dental plans for employees and their eligible dependents (HMO and PPO) from a reliable dental insurance provider. Human Resources can provide information regarding annual insurance provider and available plans. Both plans are part of NCTD’s cafeteria plan (pre-tax payroll deductions for monthly premiums).

Vision Insurance :  NCTD offers vision services for employees and their eligible dependents through a reliable vision insurance provider. Human Resources can provide information regarding annual insurance provider and available plan. The plan is part of NCTD’s cafeteria plan (pre-tax payroll deductions for monthly premiums).

The benefits include :

Life Insurance : NCTD cares for its employees, and thus provides at no cost to the employee group life insurance in the amount of $50,000 (coverage includes Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Accelerated Death benefits). Additional life insurance is available for you and your eligible dependents at your expense.

Long Term Disability Insurance : NCTD offers voluntary Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance. You may elect units of $100 up to 60% of your hourly wage to a maximum of $6,000 / month. Deductions are post-tax, coverage 24 / 7, limitations or exclusions, and benefits are payable to age 65 or for two years (whichever is longer).

Flexible Spending Account Plan : NCTD offers two core FSA plans and two Commuter plans. Health Care and Dependent Care plans are “Use It OR Lose It” calendar year plans (Jan. 1st – Dec. 31st). The Commuter Transit and Parking plans do not have a “use it or lose it” policy. Plans are as follows :

Disability Insurance : Employees contribute to California State Disability Insurance (SDI). The current contribution rate is 1.1% of earnings and is totally paid by the employee. After the 7-day waiting period, SDI pays a percentage of employee’s salary up to a maximum of $1,540.00per week, for up to 52 weeks. SDI may be coordinated with Paid Time Off (PTO).

Accident Insurance : NCTD offers voluntary accident insurance. You may elect coverage for you and your dependents for a flat monthly rate. Deductions are post-tax.

Critical Illness Insurance : NTD offers voluntary Critical Illness insurance. You may elect coverage up to $10,000 in increments of $2,500, for you and between $2,500 - $5,000 for your dependents, not to exceed 50% of coverage amount. Deductions are post-tax.

Administrative Holidays : 9 recognized paid holidays per year : New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

PTO (Paid Time Off) : All NCTD Regular, Probationary, and Limited-Term employees shall receive Paid Time Off (PTO). PTO shall be taken at reasonable times approved by the employee’s supervisor.

PTO shall be earned equally in each pay period during the year in accordance with the following schedule, based on the number of years of NCTD service completed :

Transportation Passes : All NCTD employees receive an identification “PRONTO Card” which can be used to ride the following NCTD / MTS transit services (BREEZE, FLEX, SPRINTER, COASTER, MTS Bus, Trolley) at no charge. Eligible family members also receive a pass for NCTD public transportation at no charge (paratransit excluded).

Bereavement Leave :   NCTD offers paid bereavement leave.

Employee Assistance Plan : The EAP offers assistance in areas such as :

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.

01 Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification in the selection process. By continuing in the process, you are certifying that all information provided in the application and supplemental questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge. Select "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.

02 APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - NOTIFICATION VIA EMAIL : I understand that it is my responsibility to check my email, including junk mail or spam folders, for any communication from the North County Transit District. Communication will be sent via email to the email address I have provided on my application. Select "Yes" to reflect that you have read, understand, and agree to this statement.

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