Transit Scheduling Leader — On-Time Performance

DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) is seeking a seasoned scheduling and operations leader to oversee the planning and execution of bus and rail timetables. You will manage a professional staff of schedule analysts and ensure cost-effective utilization of manpower and revenue vehicles.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least seven years in transit operations with three years in supervision. You will work with cutting-edge scheduling software and collaborate across departments to improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning/Engineering, Public Administration, Business or related field.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in transit operations and scheduling, with at least three (3) years of experience supervising transit scheduling personnel.
• Pass a physical (medical) examination that includes a drug screen to operate DART non-revenue vehicles.
• Knowledge of budget development/analysis, and operational cost factors.
• Proficiency of PC software applications to include Microsoft Office or other related software applications.
• Analytical and creative skills to find solutions to complex interpersonal, technical and administrative problems.
• Ability to be dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Ability to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles.
• Ability to step up to conflicts and resolve them with minimum noise.
• Ability to blend people into teams and foster morale.
• Ability to provide challenging tasks and development discussions.
• Ability to scope length and difficulty of tasks, set objectives and schedules.
• Ability to use rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems.
• Ability to read complex materials and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Manages and oversees all staff and data collection to support scheduling of equipment and manpower.
• Oversees implementation, maintenance, and daily use of computer scheduling systems for bus/rail schedules and rosters.
• Manages production of scheduling databases for information and payroll management.
• Produces operator route guides and detailed operating instructions for Transportation Department.
• Analyzes schedules to ensure on-time performance and cost effectiveness.
• Develops schedule modifications for new routes and services to ensure reliability and efficiency.
• Directs and evaluates staff performance and budgets.
• Prepares technical reports and project correspondence.
• Keeps current on industry trends, methods, and technology.
• Presents project performance to management and monitors budgets.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Writing

Conflict resolution

Team building

Development planning

Project scoping

Problem solving

Customer focus

Budget awareness

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning/Transportation Planning/Engineering/Public Admin/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) is seeking a seasoned scheduling and operations leader to oversee the planning and execution of bus and rail timetables. You will manage a professional staff of schedule analysts and ensure cost-effective utilization of manpower and revenue vehicles.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least seven years in transit operations with three years in supervision. You will work with cutting-edge scheduling software and collaborate across departments to improve