AC Transit is actively recruiting for the position of Senior Schedule Analyst .Under general supervision, prepares the operating schedules of the District's public transportation vehicles and operator assignments. This is an excellent opportunity to work in Scheduling at one of the largest bus agencies in California. AC Transit also has an outstanding 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.

Education: Equivalent to completion of an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in computer science, geographic information systems (GIS), logistics and/or mathematics.
 
Experience:  Two (2) years of recent and verifiable public transportation bus route scheduling experience in a position comparable to Schedule Analyst.  Additional years of relevant education may be substituted for required experience on a year for year basis.

Physical Requirements: 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.

To Apply: To be considered, please complete and submit an online application at www.actransit.org/careers, click on Career Openings, on the left menu, click on Current Employee Opportunities. Human Resources will need to accurately assess your experience, and in order to do so, you must provide detailed information about your current and previous work experience and attach supporting documentation.

Your application must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the recruitment process. Experience (current and previous)must be verifiable with references and phone numbers. Only information and supporting documentation submitted with the application for this position will be viewed. Information from previous job applications and/or personnel files will not be considered.
 

THIS POSITION IS A UNION POSITION, REPRESENTED BY ATU

Equal Opportunity Employer