Are you looking for a challenge? Do you want to contribute to your community and help make an impact in the paratransit industry? Access Services is seeking a highly skilled and analytical Systems Administrator (Data). When you join Access Services, you can expect a fast-paced environment, ongoing projects to improve paratransit service, and you will find a cohesive and committed workforce environment.
The Systems Administrator (Data) is an essential contributor to Access Services' IT team. Reporting to the Director of Information Technology, the Systems Administrator (Data) is responsible for supporting, expanding and optimizing our data and data pipeline architecture, optimizing data flow and collection for cross-functional teams. This position performs critical database maintenance, converting paratransit data for business presentation utilizing Tableau and Rider360 and different systems according to business needs. Additionally, the Systems Administrator(data) will be responsible for ensuring data is accurate, presentable, and completed on time.
Technology is the core to Access Services' operations; extending to operations, finance, human resources, fleet, customer services, planning, services providers and most importantly, our riders utilizing paratransit services. Access Services' IT plays a crucial roles in the public transit industry by leading the assistive technology implementation to enhance the life of disabled communities and riders. We have successfully introduced real-time vehicle location mobile apps, online reservation systems and an online eligibility registration system to mobilize our riders. We are continuing with our focus on accessible and autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence and machine learning, in conjunction to wayside guidance and BLE beacon to enhance our services. Be part of the technology team at Access Services where your contributions will directly help enhance our community.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.
WHO WE ARE:
Access Services, a local public entity, is the Los Angeles County Consolidated Transportation Services Agency ("CTSA") and administers the Los Angeles County Coordinated Paratransit Plan ("Plan") on behalf of the County's 45 public fixed route operators (i.e., bus and rail). Pursuant to the Plan, Access facilitates the provision of complementary ADA paratransit services to certain persons with disabilities as required by 42 U.S.C. §12143 under the name "Access Paratransit." Paratransit is an alternative mode of flexible passenger transportation that does not follow fixed routes or schedules.
OUR LOCATION:
Access Services headquarters is located in METRO's Division 9, El Monte Station. The new El Monte Station, which opened on October 14, 2012, was expanded to more than double its size, with a two-level bus terminal station with 29 bays. The state-of-the-art facility, the largest west of Chicago, is a major regional transfer center serving 22,000 Metro, Foothill Transit, El Monte Transit and Greyhound passengers daily, with the potential to accommodate nearly twice that capacity. The El Monte Station connects the San Gabriel Valley to Downtown LA and the rest of the Metro bus and rail system via the Metro Silver Line. Additionally, adjacent to the El Monte Station a new development, Gateway Plaza, is in the construction process and will be a complex combining residential and commercial spaces. Transportation, shopping, and dining – all within short walking distances.
WHAT WE BELIEVE:
Mission: Access Services promotes access to all modes of transportation and provides quality and safe ADA paratransit service on behalf of public transit agencies in Los Angeles County.
Vision: Access Services serves the community as the leader in promoting accessible and innovative transportation solutions. We accomplish this vision by:
- Providing quality, efficient, safe and dependable ADA paratransit service.
- Leading the national dialogue as an advocate for universal access to transportation.
- Partnering with other entities to secure alternate funding sources and legislation that expands transportation options.
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is on
Friday, November 15, 2019 at 12:00 PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date. The selection process will consist of a minimum of an oral interview. Tentative Interviews are scheduled the week of November 21, 2019, and November 25, 2019.