SDA Senior Schedule Planner (Scheduling Trainee)

Seattle, OR - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 105289 - 150404

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

Learn how Metro connects you with what matters

This position is open to King County Metro employees who have passed the probationary period in their current career service position only.(Must be compliant with Local 587 contract rules)

Metros Service Development Sectionhas an exciting Special Duty opportunityto come train and contribute to the Scheduling group. This position offers first-hand experience working as part of the Scheduling group. This SDA is expected to last at least 6 months in duration. Scheduling Trainee experience has proven to be essential for those seeking career service placement in the Scheduling group longer term.

Job Duties

Applyingequity and social justice principlesis a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. You will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values behaviors and practices to all aspects of the work. You will also:

As the SDA Transit Senior Schedule Planner (AKA Scheduling Trainee) you will:

Learn about transit scheduling principles and techniques

Learnhowschedulesare integratedwithbusstopdata
Assistwitheffortstoimproveservicereliabilityandaccesstocomfortstations
Gainhands-onexperiencedevelopingormodifyingvehicleandcrewschedulesforupcomingservicechanges
Help plan and implement supplemental service due to support crowding or other impacts on transit service including sporting or major civic events movie and film requestsetc.
Interact with work groups beyond Bus Operations throughout Metro including:Service PlanningTransit Route Facilities Vehicle MaintenanceCustomer Communication andServicesEvent Organizers andexternaljurisdictions
Perform other Scheduling related duties as assigned

Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills

We are looking for candidates who have:

A strong interest in the technical work behind transit schedules
Good written communication skills especially in the form of written instruction
Anabilitytoworkinateamenvironmentbementoredbyothers andlearnnewtechnicalskills
AninterestinunderstandingtherolesandresponsibilitiesofScheduling
Knowledgeofcityandcountygeographyandareatrafficpatterns
Knowledgeofvarioustypesofcoachequipment
Excellentoraland writtencommunicationskills;excellentinterpersonalskills
Customerserviceskills
Abilitytoworkindependentlyandsetprioritiestomeetcriticalproductiondeadlines
Skillinworkingwithavarietyofindividualsfromdiversebackgrounds
Skillinmathematicsandstatisticalcalculations
Skillin enteringandextractinginformationfromautomatedinformationsystems
Skill in planning assigning balancing and checking work

Supplemental Information

Application & Selection Process

*PER LOCAL 587 CONTRACT RULES THIS SDA OPPORTUNITY IS OPEN TO METROS FIRST LINE BUS SUPERVISORS FIRST LINE RAIL OR O&M SUPERVISORS OR OSS COORDINATORS. A RECENT MOU WITH L587 NOW ALLOWS RAIL & O&M SUPERVISORS WHO DO NOT HAVE PREVIOUS BUS SUPERVISION CAN APPLY. SUPERVISORS-IN-TRAINING (SITs) ARE NOT ALLOWED TO FILL THIS POSITION UNTIL THEIR SIT TRAINING IS COMPLETE. SITs CAN APPLY IN ANTICIPATION OF COMPLETING THEIR TRAINING IN TIME FOR THE START OF THIS ASSIGNMENT.

Who May Apply
We are accepting applications from King County Metro employees who have passed the probationary period in their current career service position only.(Must be compliant with Local 587 contract rules above)

Required Application Materials:
An online employment application answers to the supplemental questions and a letter of interest describing your qualifications are required. Therequired letter of interest shouldexplain why you are interested in this position and how you meet the qualifications described in this job posting.

Selection Process
Applicants will be screened for competitiveness completeness and written communication skills. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews. Formal offers are contingent on successful references and a record review.It is important to note that you must get approval from your current supervisor/manager to accept a Special Duty assignment.Pay for SDA will be in accordance with the Personnel Guidelines or the selected employees collective bargaining agreement.

Work Schedule
The work week is Monday through Friday day shift; a flexible work schedule is available with approval. Variations in hours are occasionally necessary.

Union Representation/Job Code/GradeLOCAL 587/241806/Grade 45

Work Location
This is a hybrid position. The main work site for this position is King Street Center 201 S Jackson St. Seattle WA 98104. The team works in a hybrid model with days in the office as well as telecommuting. Currently there will be a minimum of one day per week required in the office The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact: Tracy Bylund @.

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Together with leadership and our employees were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a differenceCome join the teamdedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play. Guided by our True North we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting support and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people living with disabilities and veterans.

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No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

SummaryLearn how Metro connects you with what mattersThis position is open to King County Metro employees who have passed the probationary period in their current career service position only.(Must be compliant with Local 587 contract rules) Metros Service Development Sectionhas an exciting Special ...