Transportation/Transit Planner

Salary: $29.80 Hourly

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Transportation Planners are responsible for routine service monitoring and analysis and the development & implementation of periodic route and schedule adjustments for the CTtransit statewide bus system and the CTfastrak bus rapid transit systems.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Compiles and analyses ridership and on-time performance data. Produces appropriate routine and on- demand planning reports.

• Investigate service requests and opportunities for improvement, including cost estimation and fleet and labor projections.

• Assess impact of major traffic generators and roadway improvement projects on current and future transit operations using various means including field assessments

• Conducts service analysis and design, including comprehensive operational analysis, individual route analysis and new service development.

• Constructs transit service using planning software including schedules, route traces, and bus stops. Assists in vehicle blocking and run cutting process using automated and manual methods.

• Assists with the management of ITS products including automated head sign control, internal/external announcements, etc.

• Develops various technical reports including monthly miles and hours, Title VI compliance, service equity analysis, etc.

• Assists with all aspects of bus stop management and maintenance.

• Maintains professional contact with representatives of the cities and towns where CTtransit provides bus service and with representatives of neighboring bus and rail systems.

• Assists in the development of customer information products including public timetables and service change notifications.

• Work cooperatively with all levels of personnel.

• Attends in-service training, seminars or other opportunities for professional development as made available by the Agency. Provides training for Agency personnel as required. Actively participates in staff meetings, trainings, etc.

• Has thorough working knowledge of Agency policies and procedures. Other duties and responsibilities assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum possession of a bachelor's degree with major course work in Urban Studies, Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Geography, Public Policy or a closely related field and three (3) years of relevant work experience is required.

• An equivalent combination of education and highly relative work experience on a year for year basis maybe substituted for the 4-year degree requirement.

• Excellent mathematical skills and the ability to work with a large volume of numbers accurately.

• Prior experience with Trapeze software products (FX, Block Buster, Transit Master, Ops) or other transit planning, scheduling, and operations software packages is highly desirable. Knowledge of GIS applications is desirable

• Knowledge of the local CTtransit Hartford, New Haven or Stamford service area. Knowledge of Connecticut’s statewide transportation network is desirable.

• Familiarity with ITS applications and other public transit technologies including AVL and APCs is desired.

• Familiarity with analysis tools such as Microsoft Power BI and Excel pivot tables is desired.

• A valid driver's license is required. Individual may be required to travel in the course of their daily work.

• Proficient computer skills are essential, including Microsoft 365 software suite internet applications and utilization of all relevant office equipment. The ability to quickly learn industry specific software is essential. Must be able to handle confidential information.

• Ability to prioritize multiple complex projects and to work both independently and in a team environment.

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy.

HOW TO APPLY
Please visit our website at http://www.cttransit.com/Careers to complete the on-line application. Please attach a cover letter and Resume.