Transportation Planner

AC Transit is actively searching for candidates for the position of Transportation Planner. Under direction, this position, participates in a variety of projects, studies, and analyses in support of the District’s transportation planning programs and activities. This is the experienced level within the Transportation Planner series. There are four (4) levels within the Transportation Planner series, which are distinguished from one another by the technical complexity of the assigned duties and the level of discretion and independent judgment exercised. Positions at this level are responsible for performing transportation planning and research activities for routine to moderately complex planning projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to work for the largest bus agency in California, make a difference in our local community, and promote AC Transit as a great employer of the East Bay. In addition to working with some of the best in the business, AC Transit also has an excellent benefits package that includes pension, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending, and 457 savings plan.

Representative Functions
 

Participates in and conducts a variety of transportation planning studies; analyzes service delivery, route, and system-level performance; identifies transportation issues and develops recommendations for resolution; prepares written reports/briefing materials of findings; delivers presentations to the public, government agencies, elected officials, and District staff. 

Analyzes technical, demographic, economic, and financial data to assess the impact of route and schedule changes, and related service enhancements; reviews proposed development project plans for transportation impact; provides complex professional staff assistance to the department managers, other departments, and the public in areas of expertise.

Assists in administering assigned program and project budgets; monitors cash flow and expenditures; identifies and recommends resolutions for budgetary problems; reviews and processes invoices; updates budget summaries, as needed.

Responds orally and in writing to inquiries and requests from the public, staff, governmental agencies, advisory committees, and community groups, for information regarding existing services and funding, suggested service adjustments, and other transportation planning matters.

Acts as a liaison for the District with a variety of private, public, and community organizations and regulatory agencies; represents the Department/District at various forums and task force meetings to explain and address transportation planning matters.

Prepares staff reports, presentations, project information and status, and program financial information to various committees, community groups, and professional organizations regarding the District’s transportation projects and programs. 

Participates on a variety of committees and task forces; attends and participates in professional groups and committees; stays abreast of new trends and innovations related to transportation planning. 

May assist higher-level Transportation Planning staff in the areas of research, data collection, data analysis, report writing, and preparation for the more complex, long-range projects.

May participate in the consultant selection process; review work products, ensure compliance with specifications and contract provisions, track project expenditures, reviews invoices for accuracy and consistency with contractual obligations. 

May provide technical and functional direction and training to Assistant Transportation Planners, planning interns, clerical staff, and consultants.  

Performs related duties as required.
 

Minimum Qualifications
Education: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in mathematics, statistics, computer applications, geography, transportation, urban planning, business, public administration, or a closely related field.
 
Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in transportation planning, systems analysis, or transit operations and/or scheduling including at least one (1) year that involved responsibilities at a level equivalent to the District’s classification of Assistant Transportation Planner or two (2) years equivalent to the District’s classification of Transit Schedules Specialist. Additional education, such as a graduate degree in one of the above disciplines from an accredited college or university may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Special Requirements: Must be willing to: (1) work outside regular business hours as required and (2) travel between the various District divisions.

Additional Information

Physical Requirements: (1) Must maintain the physical ability necessary to perform tasks in an office setting, operating computers, keyboards, and other peripheral equipment.  Must maintain the physical mobility necessary to transport oneself to various locations around the District.