Senior Analyst

AC Transit is actively recruiting for the position of Senior Schedule Analyst. Under general supervision, this position, prepares the operating schedules of the District's public transportation vehicles and operator assignments.

This is an excellent opportunity to work for the largest bus agency in California. In addition to working with some of the best in the business, AC Transit also has an excellent benefits package that includes pension, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending and a 457 savings plan.

• Analyzes data illustrating passenger riding habits, traffic conditions, vehicle running time, union contract provisions, and other circumstances affecting the operation of public transportation vehicles.
• Uses District computerized scheduling software to prepare schedules based on automatic vehicle location (AVL) data imported into Hastus-ATP analytic run time module; determines running time and proper headway by time of day.
• Prepares operating schedules for the District's public transportation vehicles by defining trips made, connection or transfer points, departure, intermediate points, and arrival times, and develops the blocks for assigned routes.
• Performs ride checks on board transit revenue vehicles; tabulates the number of passengers boarding and alighting, records estimated times of arrival and departure at scheduled stops, and bus stop pass-bys.
• Prepares school service calendar and associated paddles and reports, acts as primary coordinator with the service planner responsible for the school service levels; coordinates with Divisions on school service related issues.
• Estimates and records approximate bus speed by observing vehicle movement through traffic, and submits data for scheduling modifications.
• Performs Point Checks, and checks on-time performance by counting and recording bus arrival and departure times at pre-specified time points.
• Reports delays due to weather, traffic, road conditions, wheelchair boardings, and other occurrences; and logs explanations for schedule setbacks.
• Reports equipment failures, such as malfunctioning headsigns, wheelchair lifts, fare boxes, and transfer machines; to indicate sources of schedule delay, and to inform the Transportation department.
• Analyzes passenger check data and determines number of trips necessary to carry passenger loads as per the established load factor.
• Evaluates passenger complaints.
• Provides work direction to Schedule Analysts when requested by the Department Manager.
• Distributes District surveys to transit users; and interviews passengers regarding origin and destination points to provide data for proposed routes or schedule revision.
• Performs related duties as required.

Equivalent to completion of an associate degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in computer science, geographic information systems (GIS), logistics and/or mathematics. Additional years of experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Two (2) years of recent and verifiable public transportation bus route scheduling experience. Additional years of relevant education may be substituted for required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Must maintain the physical condition necessary to: (1) perform tasks in an office setting operating a personal computer, keyboards, and other peripheral equipment; and (2) possess physical mobility in order to conduct on‑board checks and field studies in outdoor settings under all seasonal weather conditions.

The transit professionals who call AC Transit home represent the rich cultural diversity of the Bay Area. For more than 60 years, we have been an equal opportunity employer honoring religion, ethnic background, national origin, gender, gender expression, genetic information, disabilities, age, and veteran status. We are not only an inclusive employer but also offer a comprehensive benefits package rooted in choice, flexibility, and affordability.

Most benefits are effective the first of the month following your hire date. Employees and eligible dependents have access to the following benefits*:

• Medical
  - Choice of two Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs):
  Kaiser Permanente and Health Net. $10.00 office visit co-pays; $5.00 - $35.00 prescription co-pays.
• Dental
  - Met Life Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) $50 annual deductible per person/$150 per family; $3,000 per person annual maximum;…