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City of Union City · 15 hours ago

Transit Analyst II

Union City, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The City of Union City is seeking a Transit Analyst II who will be responsible for a variety of analytical and technical assignments in support of the city's transit programs and services. This role involves performance-based planning, financial forecasting, and the analysis of transit operations to improve service delivery.

EducationHigher EducationNon Profit

Responsibilities

Evaluates general planning, operations, and activities of the City’s public transit programs (fixed route, paratransit, and micro transit)

Prepare and present comprehensive and, at times confidential, technical, administrative, statistical and financial analytical reports that present and interpret data, identify alternatives, present and justify conclusions, make forecasts, and offer recommendations based on data summaries and other findings

Provides recommendation to division leadership based on data and information from various sources in order to effectuate program and service delivery improvements and services for analysis and decision-making purposes

Coordinates a variety of studies for the preparation, analysis, or evaluation of reports and grant requests

Prepares the development of regularly occurring required plans or programs, such as the Short-Range Transit Plan (SRTP), Title VI and Language Assistance Plan (LAP), Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan, and Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP)

Lead budget development and administration, and grant reporting for complex projects; analyzing proposed capital, operating, and maintenance of expenditures based on services to be rendered

Coordinates the preparation of the scope of work (RFP’s, IFB’s, etc.) and other contract management related tasks such as monitoring and closeout of service and maintenance contracts, professional services, vehicle procurements, etc

Work with other City departments, other transit agencies and other public agencies to provide adequate transit amenities, service levels, service coordination and transit or transportation mitigation measures

Use, review, and recommend web-based programs designed to provide information to the Computer Assisted Dispatch and Automatic Vehicle Location (CAD/AVL) systems used to track vehicles and provide information to the region’s 511 system, provide service planning, and can generate the required versions of the general transit feed services by the region and state

Researching and responding to public complaints and inquiries; participating in the design and implementation of administrative procedures

Provide general assistance with the Public Works Department

Perform related duties, responsibilities and assist in special projects as needed

Qualification

Transit PlanningTransportation PlanningData AnalysisGrant ManagementBudget DevelopmentPublic Transit PoliciesMicrosoft OfficeAdobe Creative SuiteCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in Transit and/or Transportation Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, Public Administration or a related field

Two (2) years of direct transit planning and/or transportation planning experience which includes, but not limited to: transportation planning, field checks, transit operations schedule analysis, review transit data, marketing materials, and regional coordination -OR- Three (3) years of indirect transit and/or transportation planning experience which may include, but not limited to, transit administrative, Federal Civil Rights compliance, capital procurement, and human services transportation management may be considered in lieu of the two (2) years as a planner

Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record

Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of transit and/or transportation planning; data sources for transit and/or transportation research

Knowledge of basic Paratransit requirements

Knowledge of basic Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations

Knowledge of general Civil Rights regulations

Knowledge of funding sources for transit industry

Knowledge of industry trends and legislation pertaining to transit industry

Knowledge of building and maintaining a General Transit Feed Service (GTFS) along with its variations

Ability to coordinate the administration of contractual agreements related to public transit systems

Ability to coordinate the development and analysis of comprehensive transit programs

Ability to evaluate joint procurements for use including regulations and limitations

Ability to represent the department/division at other agency meetings, citizen groups and/or with private individuals

Ability to evaluate new types of service or programs offered by other agencies for consideration and implementation

Ability to gather, organize and analyze statistical data and organize into a presentable format

Ability to produce and/or present reports and/or presentations for City Council and outside Agencies

Ability to interpret, explain and apply public transit policies and procedures and regulatory requirements

Ability to utilize Microsoft Office, and similar software, create visual graphics and perform office work

Ability to participate in program administration activities

Ability to plan a trip using an internet based program

Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing to groups and individuals

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public

Ability to create and maintain collateral for publication (e.g., in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, etc.)

Ability to learn to administer ongoing departmental/divisional programs/contracts

Ability to work under general supervision

Preferred

A master's degree in Transportation/Transit Planning or Transportation/Transit Management is preferred and can be substituted for one (1) year of direct professional experience

Public Agency experience is desired

A certificate in Transit & Paratransit Management is desired