Management Analyst - (Transit)

City of Johnson City; East Park (TN); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Johnson City, Tennessee, is seeking a Management Analyst in Transit to support operations, planning, budgeting, and reporting for the Transit Department. The analyst will handle grant applications, DBE goals, and procurements, while coordinating with the Transit Director and technology teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field, plus strong data analysis, reporting, and communication skills.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required.
• Ability to interpret laws, ordinances, and regulations and apply them to daily operations.
• Ability to analyze data, prepare accurate reports, and maintain records.
• Strong communication and customer service skills; able to work with public and internal stakeholders.
• Pre-employment physical and background check required.

Responsabilidades

• Assist Transit Planning with grant applications (FTA, TDOT) and compliance reporting.
• Support budgeting, procurement, and project coordination for Transit operations.
• Analyze transit data to support route planning and service improvements.
• Maintain and report on AVL/GPS systems, data, and related technology.
• Prepare reports, maps, and graphs for presentations and planning.

Conocimientos

Data analysis

Budgeting

Public sector knowledge

Report writing

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Herramientas

Spreadsheets

Accounting software

GIS/Mapping tools

Descripción del empleo

The City of Johnson City, Tennessee is accepting online applications for a Management Analyst in Transit. The employee performs responsible administrative, analytical, and professional work supporting Transit Department operations, planning, compliance, budgeting, procurement, technology, and reporting; performs related duties as required. Provides analytical and administrative support for transit operations and planning, including work with FTA and TDOT requirements and transit data. The position exercises independent judgment, interprets policies and regulations, and coordinates complex projects where established precedent or policy may not exist. Following initial training, the employee is expected to work independently with limited supervision. The position reports directly to the department director.

Essential Functions of Position:

• Assists Transit Planning staff with preparation and submission of FTA and TDOT grant applications.
• Implements and monitors year-long passenger sampling on a triennial basis, computes results, and uses the results in NTD calculations.
• Assists transit planners with the annual DBE goal and methodology, monitors attainment of DBE procurement goals, and prepares the biannual report submitted to the FTA Civil Rights Office.
• Assists the Assistant Transit Director with the annual transit CIP and assists the Transit Director and Assistant Transit Director with the annual budget.
• Analyzes available reporting for mass transit, paratransit, and school transit to support route planning and operational efficiency.
• Provides technical and analytical support for federal and state procurements involving complex purchases, including bus routing software, bus procurement, and onboard vehicle surveillance systems.
• Works with the Transit Technology Specialist to maintain and oversee mass transit AVL/GPS systems, onboard camera and DVR equipment, paratransit routing software, and school transit GPS and reporting systems; provides backup support for video downloads.
• Uses analytical data to prepare reports, maps, and graphs for operational planning and presentations.
• Strong customer service and public relations skills, along with excellent verbal and written communication skills, are essential for success in this position.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of departmental operations and procedures, business English and spelling, office methods and equipment, and basic accounting principles.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, ordinances, regulations, and policies and exercise sound judgment in routine and non-routine problem solving.
• Ability to maintain fiscal and complex administrative records, analyze data, and produce accurate correspondence and reports using spreadsheets and accounting procedures.
• Strong computer, communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to learn and use software required for the position.
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with fellow employees as well as the general public.
• Regular attendance is required.

Acceptable Experience and Training: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Pre-employment physical, and background check required.

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