DEFINITION
Under direction, performs transit system planning, analysis, project management, and community engagement functions; aids in the development of the District’s transit programming, financial modeling, and project management; identifies grant funding opportunities; develops, writes, and submits grant proposals to generate fund sources; performs research studies and prepares reports and recommendations on a wide variety of transit issues; and performs related work as required.
TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs research studies and prepares reports and recommendations on a wide variety of transit issues, including bus routes, schedule times, route transfer points, bus stop locations, bus shelter and bench locations, route modifications, route timetables, and schedule enhancements.
Utilizes run cutting and bid development software to create routes, runs, and bids in coordination with the transit operations team.
Designs and develops bus schedules, rider guides, bus stop signs, verbal bus announcements, onboard bus information signs, and destination signs; develops route maps; times potential routes for review with Transportation Department staff.
Identifies grant funding opportunities; develops, writes, and submits grant proposals to generate fund sources to support the transit program; serves as the lead grant writer in preparing and submitting transit grant proposals to a variety of state and federal transit agencies.
Generates a variety of mandated reports to state agencies including Nevada and California Departments of Transportation, to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations; reports key performance indicators and other transit data to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and to the Federal Transit Authority’s (FTA) National Transit Database.
Master’s the various technologies used by transit operations, including but not limited to the CAD/AVL system, scheduling software(s), mobile app(s), and data management system. Performs routine spot checks to identify issues with the technology outputs.
Conducts field studies and investigations to evaluate ridership, traffic movement, and other issues; assists in or performs performance analyses, including on-time performance, ridership, and other operational metrics; prepares a variety of written reports, commentaries, and correspondence applicable to assigned studies and analyses.
Proposes modifications to existing services including route design, service frequencies, and vehicle assignment requirements; coordinates with other departments regarding service-related issues.
Conducts difficult to complex studies to identify service and operational deficiencies and evaluate service coverage issues; assesses route and service additions and modifications to address identified needs and presents recommendations to management; assists or participates in the development of transit planning policies and procedures.
Collects, maintains, updates, and analyzes demographic, ridership, traffic movement, route timing, operations, and other data required for planning, scheduling, and system performance assessment functions; manages the Passenger Sampling, Average Passenger Trip Length (APTL) and Automatic Passenger Counter (APC) validation efforts as required by the FTA (if applicable).
Answers questions and provides information to a wide variety of stakeholders; provides information to other transit agencies and governmental oversight groups regarding service linkages and connections.
Assists in the management of interagency agreements; leads service planning efforts, , and engages the community on transportation issues; coordinates project meetings with appropriate stakeholders, as needed; coordinates with staff at the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the Department of Transportation to program funds at both the state and federal levels.
Assists in or conducts public hearings or plays a key role in required processes to identify and plan for responses to unmet transit needs; assists in or plays a key role in the drafting of updates to the Long- and Short-Range Transit Plans, Transportation Improvement Programs, and other related plans and programs.
Prepares maps, graphs, charts, and other visual aids to illustrate the results of analyses and studies; prepares multi-media presentations for use in making civic, educational, and regional planning presentations on transit issues.
Represents the District on a variety of technical advisory and planning committees, as well as various community meetings and events.
Observes and complies with all District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Theory, principles, practices, procedures, and information sources of urban and transportation planning.
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned areas of responsibility including Federal Transit Administration rules and regulations.
Market and feasibility assessments, trend analysis, and identification of new market and partnership opportunities.
Code of Federal Regulations and an understanding of their applicability to transit operations.
Key performance indicators within a transportation and transit planning context.
Land use and transit dynamics, including characteristics of rural transit policies and practices.
Methods and procedures used in the development and analysis of planning information.
Dynamics of resort communities.
Economic, environmental, and/or social concepts applicable to the transportation planning process.
Public transportation and wide range of alternative travel options and concepts.
Regional planning, performance-based planning, and state and metropolitan transportation planning.
Caltrans and Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) structures and operations.
Parking management concepts and projects.
Principles of transportation demand management and behavior change.
Database development, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and/or other graphic tools.
National Transit Database safety and security reporting thresholds, as well as its annual reporting website, functionality, and automation.
Zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) technology and practical applications.
District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.
Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Ability to:
Develop, manage, and execute a project and understand the tools used for a successful project management system.
Conduct financial analyses, market and feasibility assessments, and trend analyses.
Effectively represent the District at meetings and various public events and outreach, as needed.
Leverage District resources and resolve issues while also creating strategic partnerships with a variety of stakeholders.
Gather, manipulate, interpret, and extrapolate data dealing with complex problems and situations.
Identify new market and partnership opportunities.
Conduct transportation planning processes.
Conduct public meetings and speak comfortably in large public settings.
Exercise flexibility in thought-process needs to, at times, suggest to senior management non-standard solutions tailored to specific circumstances.
Lead interdisciplinary project teams.
Identify methods to obtain reasonable project estimates to develop a realistic project cost and schedule.
Recognize the importance of communicating to all project stakeholders, as well as understanding the relationship between leadership and teamwork development.
Understand transit and transportation funding mechanisms.
Perform accurate calculations by utilizing complex math.
Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in planning, public administration, environmental studies, resource management, data science, or a related field.
Three (3) years of experience in urban planning, land use planning, transportation planning, environmental planning, or a related field.
Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of a valid California or Nevada Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.
Pay: $85,100.00 - $111,985.00 per year
Benefits:
- 457(b)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
Experience:
- Urban, land use, transportation, or environmental planning: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
