Transit Planner I- Analyst

• Full-position (non-exempt)
• Hourly wage at $31.25-38.46 ($65,000-$80,000 annual)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance/family coverage
• 401(k) Employer 10% contribution
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Personal Days

Under the general supervision of the Planning and Marketing Manager, the Transit Planner I (Analyst) is responsible for research and data analysis, assisting with grant and report writing, and assisting with Planning Department functions.

• Researches and tracks grant funding opportunities at the federal, state, and local levels
• Assists with writing and research to develop competitive grant applications
• Assists with writing of staff reports for Board of Directors meetings
• Analyzes data from various sources including, but not limited to: ridership and farebox, on-time performance, internal and external survey results, transit signal priority data, trip run times, trip speeds.
• Conducts regular Automated Passenger Counter (APC) validation and analysis of boarding and alighting data
• Develops and maintains a dynamic bus stop facility database
• Participates in short- and long-range planning efforts
• Keeps up-to-date on the state-of-the-art transit planning topics and trends
• Develops survey instruments for external and internal data collection
• Develops a working knowledge of how to access data from the National Transit Database
• Uses data analysis to help evaluate existing service and recommends changes, modifications or adjustment as needed to ensure on-time performance and address ridership demand
• Assists in maintaining the District’s database files pertaining to ridership, revenue hours and revenue miles. Maintain records of daily activities and by bid for FTA Triennial review and for historical needs of the District
• Researches and prepares detailed and complex planning and scheduling reports on routes, cost and efficiency
• Assists with facilitation of the public input process
• Represents District at meetings with public agencies, civic organizations and at public hearings
• Occasionally conduct transit surveys in the field during early morning, nights, and weekends as needed
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

The following are the minimum qualifications, which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position:

• Combination of education, training and experience equivalent to the completion of High School; High School Diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, transportation planning, English, public policy, statistics, or related field OR any combination of education and experience to fulfill the duties of the position
• Minimum of one (1) cumulative year relevant experience, preferably in a transit environment or urban planning
• Public Agency experience is preferred.
• Computer and software proficiency to include Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Google Suite. Microsoft Access a plus.
• Experience with Clever Reports, Swiftly, SurveyMonkey, and farebox software a plus.
• Knowledge of general transit planning principles
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Strong grasp of statistical and data analysis principles
• Ability to perform quantitative and qualitative research and analysis
• Ability to synthesize easy-to-understand conclusions from large and complex data sets
• Ability to develop and present information to large and small groups including the general public and governing bodies
• Learn district policies and procedures; understand, interpret, and articulate laws, regulations, and policies governing transit operations.
• Work well under pressure and complete assignments within tight deadlines
• Communicate effectively and clearly in both oral and written form
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well with diverse groups. establish and maintain good working relationships with staff, as well as communicate professionally with board members, passengers, and public officials with courtesy, diplomacy, and tact.

Position overview is not construed to be an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, department head or general manager.

All applications will be evaluated on their related work experience and education qualifications. MTD will invite the most qualified candidates to participate in an oral interview. MTD application MUST be fully completed and must clearly show that the minimum requirements are met. Any questions on application that are unanswered may cause you to be excluded from the selection process. All statements made on an application are subject to investigation and verification. Any invalid applications are subject to disqualification.

The process includes a job specific pre-employment physical and drug screening to be completed by an industrial health clinic of MTD’s choice; criminal background and references will also be performed. All offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of the pre-employment process.

Applicants are invited to submit an online application at the link below.

IMMIGRATION AND CONTROL ACT OF 1986

In order to comply with the provision of this law, all applicants prior to placement, must provide proof of work eligibility and attest that they are a citizen, permanent resident alien, or otherwise authorized to be employed.

Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District has established a policy and practice of recruiting, hiring, training and promoting for all job classifications within MTD without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class or consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.