Scheduling Data Administrator
Company: Government jobs
Location: Oakland
Posted on: January 19, 2023
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Job Description:
SummaryAC Transit is actively recruiting for the position of
Scheduling Data Administrator in the Scheduling Department. Under
general supervision; serves as the technical administrator and
advanced user of the HASTUS computer assisted scheduling system for
the Traffic and Schedules unit of the Service Development
department.. This is an excellent opportunity to work in Scheduling
at one of the largest bus agencies in California. In addition to
working with some of the best in the business, AC Transit also has
an outstanding benefits package that includes pension, medical,
dental and vision coverage, flexible spending and a 457 savings
plan. Representative FunctionsServes as the Scheduling unit's
primary technical administrator, and coordinates with appropriate
Information Services (IS) staff to ensure seamless transmission of
scheduling data to and from the various IS systems.Monitors,
maintains, and reports data using the advanced functions of the
Hastus scheduling software.Designs data solutions, and generates
data files to provide HASTUS data to downstream computer systems
and other District departments and stakeholders.Designs data
queries using the HASTUS desktop, structured query language (SQL),
and the HASTUS OIG/d programming language. Develops applications
and uses software functions in the scheduling system to analyze and
recommend changes for scheduling procedures and/or distribution of
scheduling reports, both in hard copy and electronic media. Serves
as the Scheduling Department's desktop computer administrator in
coordination with the HASTUS IS Project Manager.Collects, prepares
and analyzes on-time performance, ridership, and other data in
support of the National Transit Database reporting requirements;
including the timely delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual
deliverables.Confers with staff of the Traffic & Schedules unit,
Service Development department, and Operations to track quarterly
route, stop, and system improvements for the preparation of
accurate data in support of the quarterly sign-up; as well as other
technology systems using scheduling data.Reports, monitors, and
documents HASTUS system functions and customizations; and resolves
data errors identified by systems using HASTUS scheduling data, and
supports system testing.Performs related duties as required.
Minimum QualificationsEducation/Training: Equivalent to a
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with
major coursework in Transportation, City, or Regional Planning;
Urban Studies; Geography; Geographic Information Systems (GIS),
Public Administration; computer programming, or a related field.
Experience: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience
in Transportation Planning or systems/scheduling analysis in a
large urban public transportation system, including at least two
(2) years in a professional capacity working with HASTUS, CAD/AVL,
raw data files, GIS software, and GIS based scheduling
applications.Desired Qualifications: Extensive experience using
large and complex data sets; analyzing solutions to ensure data
integrity and quality; demonstrated ability with SPSS statistical
software; experience supervising subordinate staff and/or
consultants; and excellent verbal and written communication
skills.Additional InformationMust 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 field
studies.THIS POSITION IS A UNION POSITION, REPRESENTED BY AFSCMEThe
Selection Process: The Human Resources department must receive a
completed online application by the filling date. If this
recruitment is "Continuous," it may be closed at any time without
notice. Applications will be screened for job related
qualifications, and those candidates who best meeting the
qualifications listed on this Job Announcement will be invited to
participate in an examination process that may include written,
oral and/or performance segments. Current District employees must
have satisfactory attendance and performance records. Finalists
will be placed on an Eligibility List. When filling vacancies, the
Human Resources Department will refer the top candidates to the
hiring department for final screening and
recommendation.Vaccination Requirement for Candidates Seeking
Employment: Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District has implemented a
requirement that requires all candidates for District employment to
be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including variants, prior to
being employed by the District, subject to limited exceptions. AC
Transit adopted this vaccination policy as an emergency public
health response to mitigate the negative public health consequences
associated with increased incidence and test positivity rates and
the prevalence of new virus variants, including increased
hospitalizations, intensive care unit admissions, and deaths.As
such, candidates seeking District employment will be required to:
(1) be fully vaccinated (two weeks after completion of the entire
recommended COVID-19 vaccination series) and (2) submit a copy of
their COVID-19 vaccination card prior to their start date, unless a
reasonable accommodation request for a medical or religious
exemption has been approved. Benefits: 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 - MetLife Preferred Provider
Organization (PPO) $50 annual deductible per person/$150 per
family; $3,000 per person annual maximum; preventative care covered
at 100%; basic and major care covered at 90%; $4,000 lifetime
maximum orthodontia covered at 50%. Vision - Vision Service Plan -
$10.00 copay; eligible for an exam, lenses, frames or contact
lenses every 12 months - based on the last date of service. $200
frame allowance or $120 allowance for contact lenses. Employer paid
Basic Life Insurance Employee paid Voluntary Term Life
InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Retirement - employees
automatically participate in a lifetime defined benefit plan and
have the option to contribute to a 457 deferred compensation plan
via payroll deductions. All employees hired on or after January 1,
2016 may be in the District's Tier II pension plan covered by the
Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). As such,
employee may be required to contribute a small portion of annual
income towards the cost of the pension.Flexible Spending Accounts
(FSA) for Health Care, Dependent Care, Parking, TransitAC Transit
contributes up to $50.00/month towards an employee's FSA Transit
costsFree AC Transit Bus PassFederal Credit UnionVacation and Sick
Leave or Personal Time OffNine (9) paid holidays; 2 paid floating
holidays; 1 paid birthday holidayTuition Reimbursement - up to
$2500 per fiscal year on approved coursesWellness ProgramAC Transit
benefits are negotiated and subject to change based on collective
bargaining agreements.Pension: All AC Transit employees participate
in a lifetime defined benefit pension. All employees hired on or
after January 1, 2016, may be in the District's Tier II pension
plan covered by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013
(PEPRA). As such, he/she may be required to contribute a small
portion of annual income towards the cost of his/hers District
pension.ADA Compliant and Drug Free Workplace: The Human Resources
Department will make reasonable efforts in the
recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with
disabilities. If you have a need for an accommodation, please call
Human Resources at (510) 891-4783.The Alameda Contra Costa Transit
District has established the goal of a 100 percent drug and
alcohol-free workplace. Applicants will be required to undergo drug
and alcohol testing prior to employment and those in safety
sensitive positions will be subject to further drug and alcohol
testing through their period of employment, including random drug
and alcohol testing. In accordance with federal requirements, all
job applicants selected for appointments in a safety sensitive
position are subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. A
final job applicant will be tested for five prohibited drugs:
Cocaine, PCP, Amphetamines, Marijuana and Opiates. During
employment, employees holding safety sensitive positions are
subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident,
return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing.
Additionally, in the event of an absence of more than 90 days from
a safety sensitive position, pre-employment drug testing will be
performed.Equal Opportunity EmployerPEPRA: All employees hired on
or after January 1, 2016, will be in the District's Tier II pension
plan covered by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013
(PEPRA). As such, he/she may be required to contribute 6% or more
of annual income towards the cost of his/hers District
pension.Medical, dental, orthodontic, vision, and prescription
insurance coverage for employees and qualified dependents; plus
regular retirement pension with a five (5) year vesting. Depending
on length of service, up to six (6) weeks of vacation and up to
twelve (12) days of sick leave per year. Holidays: eleven (11) per
year. Free transportation on AC Transit system. Group Life
Insurance.01 Should you proceed through our recruitment process,
are you willing to submit to a pre-employment drug and alcohol
test? (Testing is paid for by the District) Yes No 02 If you do not
pass the pre-employment drug and alcohol test according to District
standards, you will be disqualified from this recruitment. Do you
understand the statement above? Yes No Required Question
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