Portarthurpd
Transit Planner - Transit Administration (Port Arthur, TX)
Portarthurpd, Port Arthur, Texas, United States, 77640
Transit Planner - Transit Administration (Port Arthur, TX)
SALARY:
$25.3151 - $31.4403, Hourly (DOE & Q) EXEMPT
OPENING DATE:
01/29/2024
CLOSING DATE:
Continuous until filled.
Job Summary Under the general supervision of the Administrative Support Supervisor, the Transit Planner plans, designs, implements and evaluates changes in fixed routes and paratransit services operated by Port Arthur Transit; investigates and responds to internal and external queries and input pertaining to fixed route and paratransit services; participates in initiatives to increase ridership, decrease travel time and find new markets; assist with federal government transit programs, grants administration and work with project managers to ensure appropriate compliance.
Supervision Received and Exercised Receives general supervision from the Administrative Support Supervisor.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Conduct required background research and data collection to support recommendations for system development, support on planning studies and pilot projects, state and federal grant applications and related reports.
Perform professional work on a variety of planning assignments, ensuring accountability and compliance with all current and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulatory agency policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
Provide assistance with contracts management, including development of RFPs, scopes of work and project budgets.
Review consultant proposals, invoices, processing of payments, issuing and managing work authorizations within a contract.
Work to identify federal, state and local transportation grant opportunities, and participate in the grant writing process, as well as the management of any funding received.
Present information to management, elected officials, advisory groups, partner transit agencies, local jurisdictions, regulatory agencies and other stakeholders on short and/or long range service planning issues.
Develop and implement effective, ongoing community participation and outreach programs for PAT supported projects.
Maintain consistent communication with internal (i.e., operators and support staff) and external customers (i.e. riders and advisory committees) to gather and compile information required for service development activities and communicate service related information.
Assist in the coordination of PAT’s planning activities with the Metropolitan Planning Organization and other state and federal agencies. Specific functions include assisting with the development of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
Communicate orally and in writing, including synthesizing quantitative and qualitative information into concise, well–organized narratives for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Conduct route studies by field investigations evaluating number of stops, length of route, number of runs and reviews of passenger surveys.
Monitor route performance for effectiveness, calculate projected ridership and performance statistics, propose modifications to existing service including route design.
Advise management on the effect of proposed service changes, and coordinate with other departments on service related issues.
Collect service-related data from various sources and develop and maintain the database in order to prepare federal and state reporting.
Perform data analysis in order to prepare various reports related to ridership, route productivity and service measurements.
Prepare maps, graphs, charts and other visual aids to illustrate the results of analyses and studies.
Prepare multi-media presentations for use in making civic, educational and regional planning presentations on transit issues.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications Knowledge of
Theory, principles, practices, procedures and information sources of urban and transportation planning.
Economic, environmental and social concepts applicable to the transportation planning process.
Local, state and federal laws and regulations governing the provision of public transit services.
Statistical analyses techniques and formulas relevant to the planning process.
Methods and techniques of developing, coordinating and implementing public involvement and outreach processes on complex and/or politically sensitive issues.
Research and data collection, budget cost controls and project coordination.
GIS program and necessary skills associated with program.
Ability to
Attend work on a regular and dependable basis.
Multi-task with a high degree of detail orientation within a fast-paced, team environment.
Work within the appropriate level of independence gathering information, setting priorities and making decisions.
Problem solve and demonstrate emotional control in crisis situations using tact and diplomacy.
Understand, interpret, explain and apply local, regional, state and federal laws, regulations, policies, procedures, standards and planning principles and practices.
Present ideas and requirements clearly and persuasively, orally and in writing to diverse, internal and external technical and non-technical audiences.
Interpret and present maps, graphs, statistical data and visual displays clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences.
Establish and maintain effective customer-focused working relationships with employees, employee organizations and their representatives, other governmental officials, community groups and to the public.
Demonstrate high proficiency in computer software programs including the Microsoft Office Suite such as Outlook, Windows, PowerPoint, Excel and other computerized software.
Prepare monthly drawdown submissions for various governmental contracts/grants.
Analyze each grant monthly to ensure accuracy of financial data.
Review general ledger to reconcile accounts receivable and payments received.
Physical Requirements
Sitting for extended periods of time
Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach and stand
Lift and/or move objects up to 20 lbs.
Perform simple and powerful grasping, pushing, pulling and equipment securement
Audio‑visual Requirements
Operating assigned equipment
Answer multi‑line telephone system
Communicate effectively with others
Personal Safety
Working indoors and out, with exposure to weather conditions.
Experience and Training Guidelines
Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from an accredited four‑year college or university related to urban or regional planning, transportation planning, business or public administration, geography and/or relevant discipline with a minimum of one (1) year of verifiable experience (a combination of full‑time employment and internships in planning can be used to compute years of experience). Experience in the public sector is desirable.
Associate degree from an accredited college related to urban or regional planning, transportation planning, business or public administration, geography and/or relevant discipline with a minimum of seven (7) years of (full‑time equivalent) verifiable experience. Experience in the public sector is desirable.
Possession of a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent, with a minimum of ten (10) years of (full‑time equivalent) verifiable experience which must have included at least two (2) years in transportation/transit planning. Experience in the public sector is desirable.
License or Certificate
Possession of a valid Texas Class C Driver’s License.
Contact Information City of Port Arthur Attn: Hiring Manager P.O. Box 1089 Port Arthur, TX 77641‑1089 (EEO/AA/V/F/RC/H) The City of Port Arthur is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Department: Transit This is a non‑management position This is a full‑time position Requisition Number: #23‑02R
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$25.3151 - $31.4403, Hourly (DOE & Q) EXEMPT
OPENING DATE:
01/29/2024
CLOSING DATE:
Continuous until filled.
Job Summary Under the general supervision of the Administrative Support Supervisor, the Transit Planner plans, designs, implements and evaluates changes in fixed routes and paratransit services operated by Port Arthur Transit; investigates and responds to internal and external queries and input pertaining to fixed route and paratransit services; participates in initiatives to increase ridership, decrease travel time and find new markets; assist with federal government transit programs, grants administration and work with project managers to ensure appropriate compliance.
Supervision Received and Exercised Receives general supervision from the Administrative Support Supervisor.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Conduct required background research and data collection to support recommendations for system development, support on planning studies and pilot projects, state and federal grant applications and related reports.
Perform professional work on a variety of planning assignments, ensuring accountability and compliance with all current and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulatory agency policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
Provide assistance with contracts management, including development of RFPs, scopes of work and project budgets.
Review consultant proposals, invoices, processing of payments, issuing and managing work authorizations within a contract.
Work to identify federal, state and local transportation grant opportunities, and participate in the grant writing process, as well as the management of any funding received.
Present information to management, elected officials, advisory groups, partner transit agencies, local jurisdictions, regulatory agencies and other stakeholders on short and/or long range service planning issues.
Develop and implement effective, ongoing community participation and outreach programs for PAT supported projects.
Maintain consistent communication with internal (i.e., operators and support staff) and external customers (i.e. riders and advisory committees) to gather and compile information required for service development activities and communicate service related information.
Assist in the coordination of PAT’s planning activities with the Metropolitan Planning Organization and other state and federal agencies. Specific functions include assisting with the development of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
Communicate orally and in writing, including synthesizing quantitative and qualitative information into concise, well–organized narratives for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Conduct route studies by field investigations evaluating number of stops, length of route, number of runs and reviews of passenger surveys.
Monitor route performance for effectiveness, calculate projected ridership and performance statistics, propose modifications to existing service including route design.
Advise management on the effect of proposed service changes, and coordinate with other departments on service related issues.
Collect service-related data from various sources and develop and maintain the database in order to prepare federal and state reporting.
Perform data analysis in order to prepare various reports related to ridership, route productivity and service measurements.
Prepare maps, graphs, charts and other visual aids to illustrate the results of analyses and studies.
Prepare multi-media presentations for use in making civic, educational and regional planning presentations on transit issues.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications Knowledge of
Theory, principles, practices, procedures and information sources of urban and transportation planning.
Economic, environmental and social concepts applicable to the transportation planning process.
Local, state and federal laws and regulations governing the provision of public transit services.
Statistical analyses techniques and formulas relevant to the planning process.
Methods and techniques of developing, coordinating and implementing public involvement and outreach processes on complex and/or politically sensitive issues.
Research and data collection, budget cost controls and project coordination.
GIS program and necessary skills associated with program.
Ability to
Attend work on a regular and dependable basis.
Multi-task with a high degree of detail orientation within a fast-paced, team environment.
Work within the appropriate level of independence gathering information, setting priorities and making decisions.
Problem solve and demonstrate emotional control in crisis situations using tact and diplomacy.
Understand, interpret, explain and apply local, regional, state and federal laws, regulations, policies, procedures, standards and planning principles and practices.
Present ideas and requirements clearly and persuasively, orally and in writing to diverse, internal and external technical and non-technical audiences.
Interpret and present maps, graphs, statistical data and visual displays clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences.
Establish and maintain effective customer-focused working relationships with employees, employee organizations and their representatives, other governmental officials, community groups and to the public.
Demonstrate high proficiency in computer software programs including the Microsoft Office Suite such as Outlook, Windows, PowerPoint, Excel and other computerized software.
Prepare monthly drawdown submissions for various governmental contracts/grants.
Analyze each grant monthly to ensure accuracy of financial data.
Review general ledger to reconcile accounts receivable and payments received.
Physical Requirements
Sitting for extended periods of time
Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach and stand
Lift and/or move objects up to 20 lbs.
Perform simple and powerful grasping, pushing, pulling and equipment securement
Audio‑visual Requirements
Operating assigned equipment
Answer multi‑line telephone system
Communicate effectively with others
Personal Safety
Working indoors and out, with exposure to weather conditions.
Experience and Training Guidelines
Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from an accredited four‑year college or university related to urban or regional planning, transportation planning, business or public administration, geography and/or relevant discipline with a minimum of one (1) year of verifiable experience (a combination of full‑time employment and internships in planning can be used to compute years of experience). Experience in the public sector is desirable.
Associate degree from an accredited college related to urban or regional planning, transportation planning, business or public administration, geography and/or relevant discipline with a minimum of seven (7) years of (full‑time equivalent) verifiable experience. Experience in the public sector is desirable.
Possession of a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent, with a minimum of ten (10) years of (full‑time equivalent) verifiable experience which must have included at least two (2) years in transportation/transit planning. Experience in the public sector is desirable.
License or Certificate
Possession of a valid Texas Class C Driver’s License.
Contact Information City of Port Arthur Attn: Hiring Manager P.O. Box 1089 Port Arthur, TX 77641‑1089 (EEO/AA/V/F/RC/H) The City of Port Arthur is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Department: Transit This is a non‑management position This is a full‑time position Requisition Number: #23‑02R
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