Transit Planner Job at City of Santa Maria, CA
CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
WHO WE ARE:
The City of Santa Maria is a full-service City with a City Council/City Manager form of government with over 700 employees, serves approximately 108,000 constituents. The City of Santa Maria is located on the beautiful central coast of California and covers over 23 square miles. The City has a harmonious balance of maintaining coastal and agricultural lands while promoting business. Santa Maria has been recognized nationally as an All-America City by the National Civic League and offers reasonably priced housing, community festivals, quality schools, and is in close proximity to beaches, cultural arts, a local airport, wineries, and higher education institutions.
WHAT WE DO:Under general direction of the Transit Manager, helps to develop and coordinate short-range and long-range transportation plans; plans and organizes the operations of the City’s demand response and fixed bus route transit system; coordinates assigned activities with other City departments, Federal Transit Administration, other outside agencies, and the public; and performs related work as required. The Transit Planner is expected to perform the full range of professional transportation planning work involving the application of professional knowledge to various municipal and regional transit and transportation planning problems. In addition to the duties noted below, the ideal candidate will also possess the skills and knowledge to assist with the development of Request for Proposals (RFP's), procurements and contract monitoring, and assist with State and Federal reporting requirements, including National Transit Database (NTD) and the similar.
JOB DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT PLANNER
REQUIRED SUBMITTALS: in addition to application
Resume and Cover Letter
These duties are a representative example; position assignments may vary depending on the business needs of the department and organization. This position:
- Coordinates with the City’s transportation planning efforts, including transportation components of the City’s Active Transportation Plan and General Plan.
- Assist in planning the location and installation/removal of temporary and permanent bus stops to accommodate construction, road emergencies, and transit service needs.
- Support the service planning effort by analyzing operational data (i.e., route mileage, vehicle running time, hours of operation, bus stop inventory, etc.) and preparing materials for presentations.
- Reviews, comments upon and coordinates the work of outside Transit/Planning consultants on City and multi-agency projects.
- Review plans, reports, and studies related to ongoing long and short-term planning projects; provide feedback and recommend changes as appropriate
- Coordinates and performs research and analysis leading to the development of new and improved transit systems, to include routing patterns, rate structures, travel patterns, cost analysis, financial needs, funding sources, and related issues.
- Coordinates with cities, transit operators, county departments, and other public and private agencies regarding the most effective current and future transit systems.
- Develops and administers policies and procedures concerning transit operations.
- Helps prepare, monitor and administer transit budget and other grant applications.
- Helps prepare transit and other grant applications and ensures compliance with grant funding requirements.
- Participate in the regular public outreach activities of the division, including rider surveys, public meetings, and workshops; monitor and respond to agency and public comments and policies regarding City Transit operations. Conduct Transit-related studies and analyses, perform a variety of planning duties in support of division planning efforts and ridership projections, modify transit routes and schedules, and assist in the preparation of materials for the operator bid process.
- Analyzes problems, issues, and costs relating to private and public costs and benefits, and anticipated impacts on current transportation operations.
- Performs related duties as required.
- Possession of a bachelor’s degree with major coursework in public or business administration, transportation and planning, or a related field, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above; and
- Two years of responsible experience in transit or transportation planning, transportation engineering, public transit operations, or a closely related field; and/or
- Current technical/professional knowledge of complex principles, methods, standards, and techniques associated with the scope of work of a recognized profession, such as:
- Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing public transit system operations and transportation grant funding.
- Modern transit system operating principles and practices.
- Principles and practices of supervision.
- Basic mathematics, account record keeping and budgeting.
Individual Contributor:
Incumbents should have a solid foundation of the following core competencies identified by the organization to be essential and listed in order of importance (click the hyper link to see the full definition Individual Contributor Competencies):
- Team Player - Effective performers are team oriented, share resources, respond to requests, and support a spirit of cooperative effort.
- Customer Orientation - Effective performers are in touch with community needs and review the organization through the eyes of Santa Maria residents. They go out of their way to anticipate needs.
- Integrity - Effective performers think and act ethically and honestly, take responsibility for their actions and foster a work environment where integrity is rewarded.
- Composure - Effective performers maintain emotional control, even under ambiguous or stressful circumstances, and demonstrate emotions appropriate to the situation.
- Functional/Technical Expertise - Effective performers are knowledgeable and skilled in a functional specialty (e.g., finance, public works, planning, information technology, human resources, etc.), and remain current in their area of expertise.
- Problem Solving & Decision Making - Effective performers identify problems, solve them, act decisively, and show good judgment.
- Learning Agility - Effective performers continuously seek new knowledge, are curious, learn quickly, and use new information effectively.
- Drive/Energy - Effective performers have a high level of energy and are ambitious and passionate about their role. They have stamina and endurance to maintain a fast pace.
The completed electronic application packet will include the online application and electronic attachments of a cover letter and resume. Incomplete applicants will not be considered.
Applicants that meet the employment standards will be considered for an interview with the hiring department. Those applicants invited to an interview will be notified electronically at the email address provided by each candidate through the application process. Therefore, it is the applicant's responsibility to provide an accurate email address and to allow their inbox to receive emails in regard to this recruitment.
Prior to an offer of employment, applicants may undergo a background investigation to the satisfaction of the City.
If you are experiencing any technical (computer-related) difficulties or need help with attaching documents to your application, call the NEOGOV helpline for assistance at 1-855-524-5627.
The following benefits vary by bargaining unit. For full benefit information please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding or compensation resolution available at http://www.cityofsantamaria.org/city-government/departments/human-resources-employment/salary-group-agreements.
Retirement
The City of Santa Maria is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Your benefit factor is determined by the retirement formula, age, service credit and final compensation. Based upon your bargaining unit and hire date the benefit factor will vary.
Medical Insurance is provided to employees and eligible dependents through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). There are four Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO's) and three Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO's) to choose from. The benefit amount varies per bargaining unit.
The City has a medical insurance benefit program which provides either payment towards the premium for the employee and eligible dependents, or cash payment if you and your dependent(s) already have health benefits. Evidence of major medical health insurance coverage is required for those employees who receive the cash payment.
Dental Insurance
Dental Insurance is provided to employees and eligible dependents through The Standard covering 100% of Preventive; 90% of Basic; and 60% of Major with a minimal deductible. The plan includes a Max Builder option rewarding insured employees and their dependents who use only a portion of their annual dental benefit maximum. The benefit amount varies per bargaining unit.
Vision Insurance
Vision Insurance is available to employees and eligible dependents. Coverage is through VSP and covers an annual Well Vision exam and an allowance towards prescription glasses. The benefit amount varies per bargaining unit.
All employees working a minimum of thirty two (32) hours per week are eligible for Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage. Supplemental life, spousal and dependent child options are also available. The benefit amount varies per bargaining unit.
All employees working a minimum of thirty two (32) hours per week, excluding Sworn Police and Fire shall participate in the short-term and long-term disability plan with coverage up to 66 2/3% of salary. Sworn Police and Fire are covered through their respective bargaining unit.
The City offers a flexible spending account option for Dependent Care and Health Care Expenses. With these plans, employees can choose to place a portion of their earnings into a personal reimbursement account on a pre-tax basis. Doing so lowers employees' taxable income for the year and allows them to pay for their qualified dependent care and eligible health care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Employee Assistance Program
Offered to help employees gain knowledge, skills and motivation to improve the quality of their lives and well-being. The City's Wellness Program includes ergonomic evaluations, flu shots, MHN trainings, and Wellness Workshops during lunch and after work. Access to the Paul Nelson Aquatics Center for employee and immediate family members. Access to the Weight room at the Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center for employee and immediate family members. Access to employee discounts and special offers on travel, entertainment, shopping, dining and services.
Mentorship Program
Succession Planning
The academies are offered to all employees including those that are not yet in a supervisory role, but are interested in becoming leaders within the organization as well as our executive management team who have an interest in honing their skills and helping to prepare our future leaders. In addition to multiple leadership academies, the City offers quarterly Speaker Series, a corporate Toastmasters club available for City employees, site tours of various departments, and more.
Deferred Compensation
Employees may participate in the City's 457 Deferred Compensation Plan sponsored by either Empower or CalPERS Supplemental Income. The plan enables employees to save salary and earn interest on a tax-deferred basis. A City match is available based upon representation.
The City also provides an IRS approved 401(a) plan sponsored by Empower for managers represented by Non-Represented Full-Time Management & Confidential (NMAC).
Post Employment Health Plan (PEHP)
Based upon your bargaining unit the City may participate in a PEHP plan that will provide reimbursement for out-of-pocket cost of qualified medical expenses such as prescription drugs, doctor co-pays, eyeglasses and cover the reimbursement of medical insurance premiums upon separation or retirement.
Holidays
The City offers seven (7) paid holidays per year. In addition, based upon your bargaining unit a bank of floating holiday hours is available to be used at the employee's discretion.
Vacation
The City initially offers two weeks of paid vacation per calendar year for all full time employees. Accrual rates increase thereafter based upon your bargaining unit.
Sick Leave
Sick leave shall accrue a rate of eight hours for each month of continuous service, or approximately two weeks per year for all full time employees. Employees may use up to half of their annually accrued sick leave for family illness and up to five days (40 hours) per calendar year for bereavement leave.
Management level employees may receive a prorated amount of management leave time each new calendar year.
Educational Incentive Program
In addition to regular pay when education is in addition to the regular requirements of the job specifications and is work related.
Tuition Reimbursement
Based on your bargaining unit, you may be reimbursed for tuition and book costs of approved job related courses. The maximum amount of tuition reimbursement in any calendar year will vary based upon your bargaining unit.
Auto Allowance
Management level employees may receive auto allowance based upon the need of the position.
Telephone/PDA Stipend
Management level employees may receive a telephone and/or PDA stipend based upon the need of the position.
Bilingual Pay
Bilingual pay is provided to employees who are required by their department head to use both English and Spanish in communicating with the public while performing the duties of his/her position and who demonstrate appropriate skills in both speaking and understanding the Spanish language shall receive compensation. The benefit amount varies per bargaining unit.
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