Planner/Scheduler

TITLE: PLANNER/SCHEDULER
(Position may be filled at an Assistant or Associate level of the flexibly staffed class)

SALARY RANGE: $69,646 – $100,948 Annually
(Salary commensurate with background and experience of the individual selected. Initial appointments are typically made no higher than mid-range.)

REPORTS TO: Manager of Planning

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Planner/Scheduler provides limited (assistant) or journey-level (associate) support across County Connection’s scheduling and planning functions. This position is responsible for preparing schedules and operator assignments, gathering and reporting operational data, supporting field visits, maintaining software updates, and coordinating with other departments on scheduling documents and training. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Writing full- and part-time scheduled operator assignments to optimize labor utilization and comply with County Connection policies, Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) guidelines, and labor laws.
• Assisting in the scheduling of all fixed-route bus service, ensuring timely and accurate production of schedules/run-cuts and related documents. Coordinating activities for annual operator bids.
• Coordinating, distributing, and ensuring the quality control of internal scheduling documents.
• Assisting with various tasks related to scheduling, run-cutting, and setting the location of bus stops, benches, and shelters.
• Maintaining scheduling software, including updates, data entry, and generating reports.
• Assisting in the analysis of system performance and developing recommendations for service improvements.
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly service performance reports to the County Connection Board of Directors, funding partners, and outside groups as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

Assistant level: Education equivalent to a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus one-year experience in route planning, route scheduling, data entry and analysis, database management, and/or systems support, or equivalent.

Associate level: Education equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, with major course work in transportation planning, computer science, geographic information systems (GIS), logistics, mathematics, public administration, business administration or other related field, plus two years’ experience in route planning, route scheduling, data entry and analysis, database management, and/or systems support, or equivalent.

Related experience or training that demonstrates substantial knowledge and abilities pertinent to specific job functions may qualify for substitution of the education requirement.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Basic typing and computer skills using the Microsoft operating system.
• Strong working knowledge of advanced spreadsheet applications in Microsoft Excel.
• Comprehensive knowledge of database concepts, configurations, and maintenance.
• Ability to write routine to moderately complex reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and provide oral presentations.
• Ability to lift and/or carry objects up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work in the office and in the field, including various locations within County Connection’s service area and in outdoor settings under all weather conditions.

PREFERRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of and experience in SQL or Oracle databases, bus operations, including differing trip patterns, day types, break time, and deadhead versus revenue service; National Transit Database (NTD) reporting; and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Knowledge of Trapeze or specialized scheduling software, and ArcGIS or other GIS software to create maps and spatial analyses for planning purposes.

BENEFITS:
County Connection offers several benefits to employees, which include the following:

• Health Benefits – California Public Employee’ Retirement System (CalPERS) health insurance for both active employees and eligible retirees. Employee has a contribution towards the total premium based on the plan selected.
• Dental – County Connection contributes 100% of premium for active employees and dependents.
• CalPERS Retirement: 2% at 60 plan or 2% at 62 plan based on the provisions of the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA).
• Supplemental Retirement – Mission Square 457 supplemental retirement and ROTH plans.
• Life Insurance – County Connection contributes premium for employee.
• Paid Time-Off: Vacation and sick leave accrual; 6 holidays per year; 6 floating holidays per year.
• Additional: Vision, Colonial Life Supplemental Insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Credit Union, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Wellness Program, On-site Fitness Rooms.

TO APPLY:
To be considered for this opportunity, please visit www.countyconnection.com/jobs to access and complete the online application. Please include a cover letter and resume.

Internal candidates may access their employee ADP account or request an internal application to apply. You must have a minimum of six (6) months in your position to transfer to another department.

The closing date for this recruitment is 11:59 PM on Monday, April 21, 2025. County Connection will invite only those candidates whose qualifications most closely match the position requirements to continue in the selection process.

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