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*PER LOCAL 587 CONTRACT RULES THIS OPPORTUNITY IS OPEN TO METRO'S FIRST LINE BUS SUPERVISORS, FIRST LINE RAIL OR O&M SUPERVISORS, OR OSS COORDINATORS. A RECENT MOU WITH L587 NOW ALLOWS RAIL & O&M SUPERVISORS WHO DO NOT HAVE PREVIOUS BUS SUPERVISION TO APPLY. SUPERVISORS-IN-TRAINING (SITs) ARE NOT ALLOWED TO FILL THIS POSITION UNTIL THEIR SIT TRAINING IS COMPLETE. SITs CAN APPLY IN ANTICIPATION OF COMPLETING THEIR TRAINING IN TIME FOR THE START OF THIS ASSIGNMENT
Metro's Service Development Section
has an excitingCareer Service opportunityto work as part of the Scheduling group.
Individuals with previous “Scheduling Trainee” experience are highly encouraged to apply for this position.
Senior Schedule Planners develop and implement new and revised transit service schedules to improve service quality and productivity, while creating and updating vehicle and operator assignments. Work involves assessing and adjusting transit service schedules to address changing road/traffic conditions and changes to service while balancing that with optimizing workforce and fleet requirements, and cost to Metro. The Scheduling group and its Schedulers also support rail scheduling, special service requests, as well as the general administration of HASTUS as it pertains to Scheduling’s work.
Work is often performed independently but also involves collaboration within the group and with partners across Metro, elsewhere within King County, and even with external organizations. The work is conducted under the general supervision of the Scheduling Superintendent.
This recruitment will be used to fill 1 Career Service position. In addition, this selection process may be used to generate an eligibility list for future Career Service, Term Limited Temporary, and Special Duty Assignment vacancies that may occur in this classification within this workgroup. The eligibility list will be retained for 12 months from the date of posting and may be used at the discretion of the hiring authority.
We are looking for candidates who have:
A strong interest in the technical work behind transit schedules
Good written communication skills, especially in the form of written instruction
Anabilitytoworkinateamenvironment,collaborate withothers, andbuild increasing strongtechnicalskills as a Scheduler.
Knowledgeofcityandcountygeography,andareatrafficpatterns
Knowledgeofvarioustypesofcoachequipment
Excellentoraland writtencommunicationskills;excellentinterpersonalskills
Customerserviceskills
Abilitytoworkindependentlyandsetprioritiestomeetproductiondeadlines.
Skillinworkingwithavarietyofindividualsfromdiversebackgrounds.
Skillinmathematicsandstatisticalcalculations
Skillin enteringandextractinginformationfrom informationsystems.
Skillinplanning,assigning,balancing,andcheckingwork.
Previous experience as a Scheduling Trainee is
preferred.
Application & Selection Process *PER LOCAL 587 CONTRACT RULES THIS SDA OPPORTUNITY IS OPEN TO METRO'S FIRST LINE BUS SUPERVISORS, FIRST LINE RAIL OR O&M SUPERVISORS, OR OSS COORDINATORS. A RECENT MOU WITH L587 NOW ALLOWS RAIL & O&M SUPERVISORS WHO DO NOT HAVE PREVIOUS BUS SUPERVISOR TO APPLY. SUPERVISORS-IN-TRAINING (SITs) ARE NOT ALLOWED TO FILL THIS POSITION UNTIL THEIR SIT TRAINING IS COMPLETE. SITs CAN APPLY IN ANTICIPATION OF COMPLETING THEIR TRAINING IN TIME FOR THE START OF THIS ASSIGNMENT
Required Application Materials and Forms
An online employment application, answers to the supplemental questions, and a letter of interest describing your qualifications are required.
The required letter of interest should explain why you are interested in this position and how you meet the qualifications described in this job posting. Applicants will be screened for competitiveness, completeness, and written communication skills.
Who May Apply We are accepting applications from King County Metro employees only. (Must be compliant with Local 587 contract rules above)
Work Schedule The work week is Monday through Friday, day shift; a flexible work schedule is available with approval. Variations in hours are occasionally necessary.
Union Representation/Job Code/Grade LOCAL 587/241806/Grade 45
Work Location This is a hybrid position. The main work site for this position is King Street Center, 201 S Jackson St., Seattle, WA 98104. The team works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. Currently, there will be a minimum of one day per week (Tuesdays) required in the office. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact: Tracy Bylund @ tbylund@kingcounty.gov
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference?
Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
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This position is open to:
*PER LOCAL 587 CONTRACT RULES THIS OPPORTUNITY IS OPEN TO METRO'S FIRST LINE BUS SUPERVISORS, FIRST LINE RAIL OR O&M SUPERVISORS, OR OSS COORDINATORS. A RECENT MOU WITH L587 NOW ALLOWS RAIL & O&M SUPERVISORS WHO DO NOT HAVE PREVIOUS BUS SUPERVISION TO APPLY. SUPERVISORS-IN-TRAINING (SITs) ARE NOT ALLOWED TO FILL THIS POSITION UNTIL THEIR SIT TRAINING IS COMPLETE. SITs CAN APPLY IN ANTICIPATION OF COMPLETING THEIR TRAINING IN TIME FOR THE START OF THIS ASSIGNMENT
Metro's Service Development Section
has an excitingCareer Service opportunityto work as part of the Scheduling group.
Individuals with previous “Scheduling Trainee” experience are highly encouraged to apply for this position.
Senior Schedule Planners develop and implement new and revised transit service schedules to improve service quality and productivity, while creating and updating vehicle and operator assignments. Work involves assessing and adjusting transit service schedules to address changing road/traffic conditions and changes to service while balancing that with optimizing workforce and fleet requirements, and cost to Metro. The Scheduling group and its Schedulers also support rail scheduling, special service requests, as well as the general administration of HASTUS as it pertains to Scheduling’s work.
Work is often performed independently but also involves collaboration within the group and with partners across Metro, elsewhere within King County, and even with external organizations. The work is conducted under the general supervision of the Scheduling Superintendent.
This recruitment will be used to fill 1 Career Service position. In addition, this selection process may be used to generate an eligibility list for future Career Service, Term Limited Temporary, and Special Duty Assignment vacancies that may occur in this classification within this workgroup. The eligibility list will be retained for 12 months from the date of posting and may be used at the discretion of the hiring authority.
We are looking for candidates who have:
A strong interest in the technical work behind transit schedules
Good written communication skills, especially in the form of written instruction
Anabilitytoworkinateamenvironment,collaborate withothers, andbuild increasing strongtechnicalskills as a Scheduler.
Knowledgeofcityandcountygeography,andareatrafficpatterns
Knowledgeofvarioustypesofcoachequipment
Excellentoraland writtencommunicationskills;excellentinterpersonalskills
Customerserviceskills
Abilitytoworkindependentlyandsetprioritiestomeetproductiondeadlines.
Skillinworkingwithavarietyofindividualsfromdiversebackgrounds.
Skillinmathematicsandstatisticalcalculations
Skillin enteringandextractinginformationfrom informationsystems.
Skillinplanning,assigning,balancing,andcheckingwork.
Previous experience as a Scheduling Trainee is
preferred.
Application & Selection Process *PER LOCAL 587 CONTRACT RULES THIS SDA OPPORTUNITY IS OPEN TO METRO'S FIRST LINE BUS SUPERVISORS, FIRST LINE RAIL OR O&M SUPERVISORS, OR OSS COORDINATORS. A RECENT MOU WITH L587 NOW ALLOWS RAIL & O&M SUPERVISORS WHO DO NOT HAVE PREVIOUS BUS SUPERVISOR TO APPLY. SUPERVISORS-IN-TRAINING (SITs) ARE NOT ALLOWED TO FILL THIS POSITION UNTIL THEIR SIT TRAINING IS COMPLETE. SITs CAN APPLY IN ANTICIPATION OF COMPLETING THEIR TRAINING IN TIME FOR THE START OF THIS ASSIGNMENT
Required Application Materials and Forms
An online employment application, answers to the supplemental questions, and a letter of interest describing your qualifications are required.
The required letter of interest should explain why you are interested in this position and how you meet the qualifications described in this job posting. Applicants will be screened for competitiveness, completeness, and written communication skills.
Who May Apply We are accepting applications from King County Metro employees only. (Must be compliant with Local 587 contract rules above)
Work Schedule The work week is Monday through Friday, day shift; a flexible work schedule is available with approval. Variations in hours are occasionally necessary.
Union Representation/Job Code/Grade LOCAL 587/241806/Grade 45
Work Location This is a hybrid position. The main work site for this position is King Street Center, 201 S Jackson St., Seattle, WA 98104. The team works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. Currently, there will be a minimum of one day per week (Tuesdays) required in the office. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact: Tracy Bylund @ tbylund@kingcounty.gov
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference?
Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
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