Transit Asset and Data Specialist - GoPasco

Pasco County, Inc; Florida; Sur place; USD 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pasco County, Inc. seeks a Transit Asset and Data Specialist to organize data, manage asset inventories, and support ITS systems across GoPasco vehicles.

The role covers data collection, reporting to regulators, and assisting transit planners with schedule and route evaluations using third-party planning software.

Candidates should have an associate degree or higher (or a HS diploma with relevant experience) and strong IT and data skills for operating CAD/AVL tools and vehicle equipment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in organizing data and asset inventories for transit operations.
• Experience with ITS devices and maintenance practices.
• Ability to report performance data to regulators and funding sources.

Responsabilités

• Maintain and track ITS assets on GoPasco vehicles.
• Modify fixed route schedules using CAD/AVL systems.
• Provide technical support for ITS equipment and software.

Connaissances

Data analytics

Asset management

ITS knowledge

Data reporting

Formation

Associate degree or higher

High School Diploma with experience

Outils

CAD/AVL software

On-Board Video Surveillance

Electronic fareboxes

Description du poste

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A TRANSIT ASSET AND DATA SPECIALIST - ITS TECH

Technical and administrative work organizing, maintaining, and tracking, data analytic and asset inventories for a full-service transit agency. This position is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of new or existing Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) technology (communications equipment and devices) on GoPasco vehicles. Ensures GoPasco capital assets are kept in a state of good repair to prevent system failures. Collect accurately and report GoPasco fixed route and demand response data to Federal, State, and local agencies and funding sources.

Assists Transit Planners design, evaluate and improve the Pasco County Public Transportation Fixed Route network to make bus travel safe, efficient, and accessible for all.

Leverages third-party transit technology to help Transit Planners identify operational trends and recommend bus schedule or route pattern adjustments through the analysis of Fixed Route data, including passenger counts, route mileage, and On-Time Performance (OTP).

Modifies existing fixed route schedules to match current operating conditions within a third-party planning/ scheduling and Computer-Aided Dispatch/Automatic Vehicle Location (CAD/AVL) software systems – similar to Optibus, Avail, Trapeze, CSCHED, etc - including route schedules, trip patterns, sign codes, map changes and other data manipulations.

Technical support work installing, repairing, maintaining, programming, and modifying devices and equipment associated with Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).

Responsibilities include regular technical support, maintenance and upgrades on equipment and highly technical, proprietary software, such as On-Board Video Surveillance, Automatic Vehicle Locator (AVL), Automatic Voice Annunciators (AVA), Automatic Passenger Counters (APCs), Radio Communication System, Mobile Routers, Bus Destination Signs, Tablets, Electronic Fareboxes and Dispatch and Scheduling software, etc.

Responsible for clerical, technical and administrative work of collecting, tracking, organizing, and reporting transit system performance to Federal, State, and local regulators and funding sources. Gathers information and statistics to prepare reports as required. Establishes and maintains files, logs, and related technical information.

Collaborates with Fleet Management, Facilities Management, Information technology and other county stakeholders on assets, facility and infrastructure performance and reliability. Ensures assets are maintained to Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM) specifications. Builds vendor relationships and ensures contractual compliance.

Responsible for implementation of new technology as well as troubleshooting and maintenance of existing technology and transit software applications.

Provides vital support to staff as it relates to coordinating, setting up, configuring, and managing third-party transit databases and hardware, while communicating the same with the County IT department and vendors.

Responsibilities include initial assessment, triage, research, exchange, root cause, and resolution of basic incidents and requests regarding the use of approved software products, hardware, and computer equipment. Problems beyond the scope of their ability or responsibility are resolved by engaging, in a timely manner, other service resources and vendors as needed.

Analyzes and resolves incidents and requests regarding use of application software or hardware, maintain logs, audits data to validate accuracy or correct as necessary and tracks incidents for reporting purposes.

Conducts annualdepartment physicalequipment inventory as required by funding source and manages the Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan.

Provides after hours and on-call support as required.

Travels to GoPasco sites during the day to assist users with ITS issues.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• Ability to continue with education and training for new technologies as they are introduced.
• Knowledgeable in the methods, practices, techniques, and materials of the intelligent transportation systems.
• Ability to read and work from plans, schematics, and displays.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to apply strong analytical skills to interpret statistics.
• Ability to effectively manage time, meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to interpret, combine and organize information.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive evaluations and reports.
• Ability to read and understand technical specifications, spreadsheets, work orders, manuals, and documents related to transit vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive evaluations and reports.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision.
• Ability to troubleshoot and locate defective devices and make repairs.
• Ability to use electronic test equipment, hand and power tools.
• Skilled with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Publisher with the ability to become familiar with proprietary software applications
• Knowledge of asset life-cycle management, reliability-centered maintenance and rolling stock preventative, corrective and predictive maintenance.
• Ability to lift and move 20lbs.

PHYSICAL SKILLS:

Ability to drive a motor vehicle. Ability to lift and move 20lbs. or work with another team member to lift and/or move heavy objects. Ability to frequently climb, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, and stretch. Ability to perform moderate to advanced personal computer tasks. Ability to perceive color, depth, and texture. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate degree or higher in Business, Transportation, Logistics, Engineering, Diesel Technology, Automotive Technology or related field OR a High School Diploma or GED and two (2) years' of experience in transit, transportation, logistics, diesel mechanics or a related field may be considered.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. State of Florida Class "A" or "B" Contractor's License preferred.

ADA STATEMENT:

A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE:

Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE:

Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

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