GIS/ITS Transit Planner

Overview:

Thank you for your interest in working for Long Beach Transit. We are hiring, and all LBT job applications must be submitted online through our career’s website.

Under the direction of the Service Planning Manager, the Geographic Information System/Intelligent Transportation Systems (GIS/ITS) Transit Service Planner is responsible for developing, enhancing, and maintaining LBT’s GIS environment. The planner will provide technical assistance in service planning, ArcGIS, and system data analytics and management. The planner will prepare various project reports and study findings on special assignments. Must demonstrate strong analytical, writing, and communication skills, with a comprehensive understanding of mobility planning practices as it relates to ITS, bus operations, and ridership analysis.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Responsibilities:

Maintains GIS data using ESRI’s ArcGIS environment, including editing data in ArcGIS Pro, publishing services to Portal for ArcGIS, creating web maps, and performing data analyses on transit data (bus stops, route network, ridership, etc.)

Gathers GIS/ITS data from various sources (SQL databases, CSV files, etc.), performs data management and consolidates data in the GIS geodatabase while identifying and implementing strategies to optimize and/or automate these tasks

Identifies trends and opportunities for growth through analysis of complex datasets and creates best-practice reports based on data mining, analysis, and visualization

Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service performance and operations by applying statistical methods to existing transit data sources including Trapeze ITS program; transit key performance measures, and TAP-GFI Farebox Analysis as they are related to Service Planning efforts

Creates static and interactive maps and visualizations using ArcGIS software and Adobe Illustrator

Prepares and distributes General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) to publish transit service data via Google Transit and other web sites for each service change update

Provides technical support and accurate information to other departments and staff relating to transit service planning and scheduling, stakeholder and customer requests, and other needs

Conducts a variety of studies regarding user characteristics and trend analysis relative to GIS and physical features of LBT’s services and facilities

Prepares and disseminates transit data reports in compliance with federal and state funding requirements. Reports include, but are not limited to, National Transit Database (NTD), American Public Transportation Association (APTA), Federal Transit Agency (FTA), and Caltrans as directed

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail

Strong decision-making and innovative problem-solving skills

Strong work ethic with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment

Excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, tact, and diplomacy

Ability to work independently and in a team environment while prioritizing multiple complex projects

Knowledge of research and statistical theories and methods with ability to prepare clear, concise reports

Ability to coach, motivate, and develop employees

Knowledge of transportation planning and bus service operations

Experience with transit technology, specifically farebox, automatic passenger counting (APC) system, and vehicle technologies

Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise publishing services, creating web maps/apps, and presenting data in dashboards, Story Maps, etc.

Experience working with GIS data in a geodatabase using ArcGIS Pro

Proficient experience with data analyses using ArcGIS Server 9.x (or higher), Python, Tableau, PowerBI, SQL, and R preferred

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

A bachelor’s degree in geographic information system (GIS), geography, information systems management, urban studies and planning, computer science, civil engineering, or related fields is required. Two years of progressively responsible work experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining GIS databases and applications, including mining and interfacing data is required. Specific experience working with the front and back end of APC data is preferred; three years of experience is preferred. A Master’s degree may substitute for one year of work experience.

Salary range: $80,149 - $108,200 per year (Depending on Experience)

Actual compensation packages consider a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth of experience; performance; and other business and agency needs. At Long Beach Transit compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each role and it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range.

Application

Apply online at Online applications must include past work history and be fully completed to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online application.

Upon Request, a Driving Record printout is required with application (must be current within the 30 days of the printout).

Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Long Beach Transit does not sponsor H-1B or other related work visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Successful candidate must pass agency physical, drug and alcohol examinations.

Long Beach Transit, 1963 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, CA 90813

This job description is not intended to be a complete listing of all the job duties required of this position, but to provide information on the general scope of the position.

Permanent