Planning and Scheduling Analyst-I at Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA)

GENERAL SUMMARY

Provides subject matter expertise on KCATA operations scheduling for the production of fixed route transit service. Schedules manpower and equipment and interacts with other departments, including quarterly run cuts, systems data export management, performance analysis and KPIs, and operations-scheduling SME for team-based planning activities. Oversees optimization of agency practices related the production of fixed route transit service and coordination with on-demand mobility services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

1. Assists in the management for manpower and vehicle deployment planning for current and planned systems, including Streetcar and community properties.  
2. Assists with producing planning products such as quarterly KPI reports, special service planning reports, and future service scenario reports.
3. Translates collective bargaining agreement (CBA) contract language into mathematical constraints. 
4. Provides planning support for NTD, Title 6, special service, and KPIs. 
5. Performs data import and export duties. Conceptualizes and reworks data relationships.
6. Acts as technical point of contact for scheduling and operations management platform.
7. Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY 

• Position has no fiscal responsibility.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Mathematics/Statistics, Computer Science, Accounting, Economics, Urban Planning or a related field.
• Experience in transit operations, statistical analysis, project management, and planning.
• An equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.
• Experience with Trapeze/Vontas scheduling solutions preferred.

Required Licenses or Certifications

• None

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• English grammar, spelling, punctuation.
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
• Fixed bus route systems and operating process.
• Project management.
• Knowledge of basic transit scheduling.
• FTA oriented planning practices.

Skill in:

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships. 
• Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios.
• Customer service.
• Organization and time management. 

Ability to:

• Meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements.
• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files.
• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Interact professionally with various levels of KCATA employees and outside representatives.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence.
• Analyze situations, identify problems, recommend solutions, and evaluate outcomes.

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

• Will work in a normal office environment.  Will sometimes be required to work and/or attend meetings or events in public and at all RideKC locations.
• Monday through Friday 8am until 5pm.
• Occasional abnormal hours are expected and required for specific events and to reach all employees.

TRAVEL   

• Travel within the metropolitan will be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• This position is relative free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards and is generally sedentary. Incumbents may be required to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE (IF APPLICABLE)  

EEO STATEMENT    

• KCATA is an equal opportunity employer. 

HUMAN COLLABORATION & JOB IMPACT

• Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contacts may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas. The impact the job has on KCATA is significant in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.