State College, PA – Service Planning Manager

GovHRUSA; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 66,600 - 81,400; Full time

Job summary

GovHRUSA is assisting the Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) in hiring a full-time Service Planning Manager in State College, PA. This role involves leading planning initiatives, analyzing transit service data, and collaborating with local governments to enhance service delivery. Candidates should have relevant education or experience in transportation planning and strong analytics skills. Compensation starts at $74,000, commensurate with experience. Interested candidates can apply through the GovHRUSA website or contact Vivian Torres directly.

Qualifications

• Degree in community planning, transportation planning, or related field, or five years of equivalent experience.
• Strong background in transportation planning, preferably with fixed-route experience.
• Understanding of transit operations and service planning.

Responsibilities

• Analyze transit service data, including ridership and productivity.
• Develop operational improvement recommendations.
• Coordinate transportation planning with municipalities and regional partners.
• Prepare detailed ridership reports.
• Utilize GIS and planning software for service evaluation.

Skills

Transportation planning

Data analysis

Collaboration with stakeholders

GIS and transit planning software

Education

Degree in community planning or transportation planning

Tools

Excel

Transit planning software

Job description

Service Planning Manager

Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) | State College, PA

Summary

MGT is assisting the Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) with the hiring of a Service Planning Manager. This is a permanent, full-time, onsite position working directly with CATA in State College, Pennsylvania. This new role will support CATA’s ongoing projects, regional growth, and continued commitment to providing an excellent transportation experience for the community.

• Target start date: as soon as possible, preferably before August

About the Role

The Service Planning Manager will lead future planning, growth forecasting, service analysis, and service improvement efforts across CATA’s transit system. The person in this role will evaluate ridership, productivity, schedules, fleet needs, staffing needs, and other operating data to identify improvements, efficiencies, and recommendations that support strong service delivery and fiscal responsibility.

This position will work closely with CATA leadership, operations staff, the service planning team, regional municipalities, inter-governmental committees, and community stakeholders. A key part of the role is understanding municipal plans, land use, zoning, transportation needs, and future development so CATA can structure service plans that support regional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze fixed-route and related transit service data, including ridership, productivity, schedules, fleet needs, staffing levels, and service performance.
• Develop recommendations for route, schedule, service, policy, and operational improvements.
• Contribute to short- and long-range service plans, including growth forecasts and fleet and driver projections.
• Coordinate with municipalities and regional partners regarding zoning, land use, transportation planning, and future development.
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, annual, and custom ridership and productivity reports.
• Use GIS, transit planning software, scheduling tools, Excel, and database information to evaluate and plan services.
• Support public meetings and stakeholder discussions related to planning proposals and service changes.
• Manage service-related projects, committees, stop improvement recommendations, and ITS data analysis as needed.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong background in transportation planning, with a preference for fixed-route planning experience.
• Understanding of transit operations, service planning, route structure, fleet maintenance considerations, and staffing impacts.
• Experience identifying efficiencies through data analysis, forecasting, reporting, and service evaluation.
• Ability to lead a team and work with a Transportation Planner and Transportation Coordinator, including baseline data entry and reporting functions.
• Ability to collaborate with municipalities, public agencies, community stakeholders, and internal operations teams.
• Knowledge of ADA, Title VI, and applicable federal transportation regulations is helpful.

Education and Experience

Degree in community planning, transportation planning, or a related field, and/or five years of equivalent experience. A valid state driver’s license is preferred.

How to Apply

Compensation begins at $74,000, commensurate with experience. Qualified candidates should submit a resume highlighting relevant experience to www.govhrusa.com. Candidates with questions are encouraged to contact Vivian Torres at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Reasonable accommodations will be considered throughout the application process in accordance with applicable law.

Posted: 2026-05-06