Transportation Planner 1 (New Haven)

Salary: $32.45 Hourly

Location : CT 06517, CT

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 00875

Department: Planning and Scheduling

Opening Date: 04/30/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

Job Description

Transportation Planners are responsible for routine service monitoring and analysis and the development & implementation of periodic route and schedule adjustments for the CTtransit statewide bus system and the CTfastrak bus rapid transit systems.

Examples of Duties

Compiles and analyses ridership and on-time performance data. Produces appropriate routine and on- demand planning reports.

Investigate service requests and opportunities for improvement, including cost estimation and fleet and labor projections.

Assess impact of major traffic generators and roadway improvement projects on current and future transit operations using various means including field assessments

Conducts service analysis and design, including comprehensive operational analysis, individual route analysis and new service development.

Constructs transit service using planning software including schedules, route traces, and bus stops. Assists in vehicle blocking and run cutting process using automated and manual methods.

Assists with the management of ITS products including automated head sign control, internal/external announcements, etc.

Developsvarioustechnicalreportsincludingmonthlymilesandhours,NationalTransitDatabase,TitleVI compliance, service equity analysis, etc.

Assists with all aspects of bus stop management and maintenance.

Maintains professional contact with representatives of the cities and towns where CTtransit provides bus service and with representatives of neighboring bus and rail systems.

Assists in the development of customer information products including public timetables and service change notifications.

Work cooperatively with all levels of personnel.

Attends in-service training, seminars or other opportunities for professional development as made available by the Agency. Provides training for Agency personnel as required. Actively participates in staff meetings, trainings, etc.

Has thorough working knowledge of Agency policies and procedures. Other duties and responsibilities assigned

Qualifications

Minimum possession of a bachelor's degree with major course work in Urban Studies, Urban Planning, RegionalPlanning,Geography,PublicPolicyoracloselyrelatedfieldandthree(3)yearsofrelevantwork experience isrequired.

An equivalent combination of education and highly relative work experience on a year for yearbasis maybe substituted for the 4-year degreerequirement.

Excellentmathematicalskillsandtheabilitytoworkwithalargevolumeofnumbersaccurately.

PriorexperiencewithTrapezesoftwareproducts(FX,BlockBuster,TransitMaster,Ops)orothertransit planning, scheduling, and operations software packages is highly desirable. Knowledge of GIS applications isdesirable

Knowledge of the local CTtransit Hartford, New Haven or Stamford service area. Knowledge of Connecticut's statewide transportation network isdesirable.

FamiliaritywithITSapplicationsandotherpublictransittechnologiesincludingAVLandAPCsisdesired.

Familiarity with analysis tools such as Microsoft Power BI and Excel pivot tables isdesired.

Avaliddrivers'licenseisrequired.Individualmayberequiredtotravelinthecourseoftheirdailywork.

Proficient computer skills are essential, including Microsoft 365 software suite internet applicationsand utilization of all relevant office equipment. The ability to quickly learn industry specific software is essential. Must be able to handle confidentialinformation.

Ability to prioritize multiple complex projects and to work both independently and in a team environment.

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal),interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy.

How To Apply

Please visit our website at to complete the on-line application. Please attach a cover letter, resume, and writing sample about Transportation.

Why work at CTtransit

CTtransit offers a highly competitive benefit package to all full-time eligible employees.

Competitive Wages

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off (vacation, sick and holidays)

401k and Pension Retirement plansInsurance

Low cost no deductible medical, dental and vision including family

Life Insurance

Company paid Life Insurance and short term disability plans

Voulntary Supplemental family, Accident Insurance an Additional Disability PlansOther Benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition ReimbursementFree public transportation for you and your spouse

For more information about benefits, contact Human Resources.

CTtransit is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer.

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Do you have transportation experience with an emphasis on route planning and/or scheduling?

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Are you familiar with Trapeze scheduling software?

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Please explain your relevant experience in public transportation with regards to regional planning or a similar industry,

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Please rate your knowledge of fixed route transit operation software, such as Midas or Trapeze Ops.

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This position requires travel in the course of daily work, do you hold a valid driver's license?

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This position requires a proven track record demonstrating competence in the analytical, planning, project management, performance management, service improvement aspects of transportation management. Do you meet this requirement.

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No

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I understand that preference may be given to applications that are fully completed and include all requested attachments (resume, updated profile with most recent employer, & cover letter)

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