Senior Planner/Scheduler
Senior Planner/Scheduler
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Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Planner/Scheduler provides strategic oversight and performs advanced duties for County Connections scheduling and planning functions. This position is responsible for managing operator run-cutting and rostering ensuring data accuracy analyzing system performance and recommending improvements mentoring junior staff and representing the department in meetings and committees.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
(Typical duties are listed below and may include assisting with other various tasks and special projects as needed or assigned)
- Develop and implement long-term scheduling strategies to ensure efficient and effective transit operations.
- Provide strategic oversight of scheduling and planning functions including in-depth analysis of transit corridors runtime optimization system performance evaluation and the development of service improvement recommendations.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth integration of scheduling and planning activities.
- Provide guidance and advice to management and collaborate with the Manager of Planning to create and maintain fixed bus routes and schedules.
- Interpret labor contracts regarding routes schedules run requirements and other scheduling items.
- Analyze route performance data and set parameters for run-cuts to achieve efficiency and budgetary constraints.
- Conduct field assessments of projects physical sites and off-site activities to ensure adherence to safety standards and the provision of high-quality service.
- Conduct special surveys and investigations to achieve more efficient and economic passenger service.
- Provide training to department staff as needed including scheduling and planning techniques. May provide direction and oversight to junior staff.
REQUIREMENTS
Education
- Equivalent to a bachelors degree from a four-year college or university with major course work in transportation planning public administration business administration or other related field.
Experience
- Three years of progressively responsible experience in scheduling administering route analyses on-time performance reviews and sign-up and/or route schedule adjustments. Experience with a medium or large transit provider is preferred.
- Related experience or training that demonstrates substantial knowledge and abilities pertinent to specific job functions may qualify for substitution of the education requirement.
Skills/Abilities
- Basic typing and computer skills using the Microsoft operating system.
- Strong working knowledge of advanced spreadsheet applications in Microsoft Excel.
- GIS techniques to analyze service design and restructuring.
- Ability to write routine to moderately complex reports and business correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information and provide oral presentations.
- Ability to work in the office and in the field including various locations within County Connections service area and in outdoor settings under all weather conditions. Ability to lift and/or carry objects up to 25 pounds.
- Knowledge of and experience in SQL or Oracle databases bus operations including differing trip patterns day types break time and deadhead versus revenue service; National Transit Database (NTD) reporting; Federal Title VI regulations; and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is preferred.
- Knowledge of Trapeze or specialized scheduling software and ArcGIS or other GIS software to create maps and spatial analyses for planning purposes is preferred.
BENEFITS
County Connection offers several benefits to employees which include the following:
- Health: California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS) health insurance for both active employees and eligible retirees. Employee has a contribution towards the total premium based on the plan selected.
- Dental: County Connection contributes 100% of premium for active employees and dependents.
- CalPERS Retirement Program: 2% at 60 plan or 2% at 62 plan based on the provisions of the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act (PEPRA).
- Supplemental Retirement: Mission Square 457 supplemental retirement and ROTH plans.
- Life Insurance: County Connection contributes premium for employee.
- Paid Time-Off: Vacation and sick leave accrual; 6 holidays per year; 6 floating holidays per year.
- Remote/Work-From-Home Flexibility: One (1) day per week.
- Additional: Vision Colonial Life Supplemental Insurance Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Credit Union Employee Assistance Program Employee Wellness Program On-site Fitness Rooms.
TO APPLY
Please complete the online application. To be considered for this opportunity you must include a cover letter resume and 3 professional references. References will only be contacted for finalists in this process and applicants will be advised in advance.
Internal candidates may access their employee ADP account or request an internal application to apply. You must have a minimum of six (6) months in your position to transfer to another department.
County Connection will invite only those candidates whose qualifications most closely match the position requirements to continue in the selection process.
For questions or support please contact the Human Resources department at or The closing date for this recruitment is September 4 2025.
County Connection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
