Unitrans: Transit Planning Manager

Contact Information

Name: Kelsie Ryan

Email: planning@unitrans.ucdavis.edu

You can visit the Unitrans website to learn more about them.

Description

Payrate: $17.75/hr (pending budget approval - refer to budget for weeks paid)

Payrate Stipend: No

Work Study: No

Resume Required: Yes

Options: N/A

Term

Hours per Week: 12-15 hrs/wk

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: Indefinite

Logistics

Job Number: 0009-4852-2022

Last Date to Apply: May 15, 2022

Purpose

Coordinate and oversee all tasks related to Unitrans transit planning efforts within the University of California, Davis and City of Daviscommunities.

The  successful  candidate  may  hold  this  position  through  expected  graduation  date  based  on satisfactory performance in the position.

Unitrans is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Duties

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1. Supervise and coordinate Unitrans planning efforts

a. Analyze and interpret data and make recommendations for service changes and route timing.

b.  Work  with  a  wide  range  of  Unitrans  department  managers  to  develop  short  and  long  range department projects.

c. Create and update planning materials as needed.

d. Schedule and attend weekly planning department meetings.

 

2. Work with the Operations Department and Marketing Department on service-related items

a. Work with Operations Manager on developingannual service plan

.b.Identify Unitrans service issues and work to address them.

c.Amend  service  as  necessary and  evaluate  changes/needs  for  service  with  the  Operations department.

d. Communicate effectively with Marketing department to produce materials related to change in Unitrans service types, announcements, etc.

e.  Assist  Operations  department  and  Marketing  department  with  coordination  of  large  events, such as Picnic Day service.

 

3. Work with the community and Unitrans internal staff to develop annual service changes

a.  Update  annual  service  plan  and  propose  modifications  based  on  interpretation  of  public demand and Unitrans service capabilities.

b. Propose changes to Unitrans Advisory Committee and modify proposals based on community input.

c. Respond to customer complaints and comments effectively, concisely, and professionally.

 

4. Miscellaneous tasks as necessary

a. Maintain department supplies and records, such as sign and bus stop information.

b.Handle  internal  department  concerns  and  manage/maintain  staffing  of  transit  planning assistants.

c. Assist other departments and complete miscellaneous projects as necessary.

d. Attend weekly manager meetings.

 

Skills

  • Have a very well-developed knowledge of Unitrans routes, schedules, and operation.
  • Be able to exercise a high degree of independent responsibility.
  • Be highly motivated and require minimal supervision.
  • Be able to work with people ina personal and amiable manner.
  • Have good computer skills and a desirable level of proficiency in MS  Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Be able to communicate along all lines of authority.
  • Be creative, open-minded, and capable of critical thinking in large groups.
  • Be able to lead decision-making processes.

Supplemental Questions

  1. Please list previous experience as it pertains to the position.
  2. Describe why you are qualified for this position and how it relates to your interests.
  3. Please briefly discuss the role of the UC Davis Principles of Community in the workplace and your understanding of diversity and cultural competency.

Approved ___________________________________________________________________________ Date ____________________________

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