Transit Coordinator - Data Analyst

City of Conroe; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Pool/recreation center access

Job summary

City of Conroe seeks a Transit Coordinator - Data Analyst to perform administrative and analytical duties for the Transportation Department. The role collects, aggregates and interprets fare type, passenger types, vehicle miles and hours to identify trends and support efficiency improvements.

This position works with considerable independence within established procedures and policies, while managing operations within the department's budget plan. Starting salary provided below.

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year degree and/or four years of related experience.
• Two years of municipal/state/federal transit experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively and present to groups.

Responsibilities

• Collect, aggregate and interpret program data (fare type, passenger types, vehicle miles and hours).
• Identify trends and provide recommendations for efficiency and program sustainability.
• Work independently within established procedures, City policies, and budget constraints.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication (oral & written)

Customer service

Travel behavior determinants

Regulatory understanding (FTA)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Transit planning/management experience

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Transit Coordinator - Data Analyst is responsible for performing a variety of administrative and analytical duties for the Transportation Department. The job assignment includes but is not limited to collecting, aggregating and interpreting program data (i.e., fare type, passenger types, vehicle miles and hours, service miles and hours) which is imperative for recognizing trends, program sustainability and recommendations for efficiency. Work is performed with considerable independence within the framework of established procedures, City and departmental policies and managing the operation within the budgetary plan.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Requires the completion of a degree from a four-year accredited institution and/or four years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and transit programming experience. Two years of experience with a municipal, state, and/or federal agency in transit planning and/or management, and/or processing documents (paper or electronic) to meet FHWA, FAA, FRA, and/or FTA requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skill in the use of personal computers and applicable programs, applications and systems.


• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.


• Familiarity with building plans, codes, ordinances and related terminology.


• Working knowledge of determinants of travel behavior.


• Excellent observation and analytical skills.


• Knowledge and advocacy of Medicaid, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act.


• Knowledge of Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) regulations related to Fixed Route Operations, ADA Paratransit and Civil Rights.


• Responsibilities and activities of transit systems.


• Knowledge of principles and practices of transit planning.


• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing and to make effective presentations to various groups and assemblies.


• Ability to provide excellent customer service.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, crouching, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motions, speaking, standing, talking, and walking.

BENEFITS

The City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities. Starting salary for this position is $65,085 annually.

The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment. A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required. Safety-sensitive positions remain subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hire.