Bus Service Planner, CTA - Chicago

Job Title		Service Planner - Bus
Location		Chicago, IL, US
Job Type		Full-Time Temporary
Department
		Service Planning and Scheduling
Position Summary
		SALARY RANGE:  $51,600 - $63,000 Analyzes data needed to develop, implement, and evaluate bus/rail service and equipment, and makes appropriate recommendations and plans. Conducts research to ascertain where the operating efficiency and service improvement can be attained.  Evaluates major route(s) changes for Title VI and Environmental Justice implications. Administers contracted services, proposals, contract administration and reports.
Primary duties and Responsibilities
		Provides analysis from a data driven approach for new initiatives and programs internally and externally including route level and system-wide studies. Reviews and analyzes data for proposed facilities, equipment and service.  Prepares cost estimates, land use analysis and recommendations for service plans using Hastus scheduling software, GIS mapping software, and database/spreadsheet software. Considers Title VI and Environmental Justice implications as appropriate. Prepares studies, written reports, funding proposals, briefings, presentations, and responses to inquiries regarding facilities, equipment and service. Reviews reports and the activities of staff members and consultants engaged in the research, analysis and planning of facilities, equipment services and routes and funding sources.  Administers contracted and grant services. Meets with Bus Service Management and Garage staff to discuss service changes and to develop a data driven approach for solutions. Meets with CTA Departments and external agencies to obtain data and implement service changes. Attends meetings and provides communication and information regarding projects, problems, or issues both internally and externally. Conducts fieldwork and research to gather information on various CTA facilities, operations, and service. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Requirements
		Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Public Policy, Urban Design, Industrial Design, Transportation Planning or a closely related discipline with academic instruction in transportation planning, operations and/or policy analysis. Working knowledge of CTA rail and bus operations and service area. Conceptual understanding of transit planning fundamentals, both economic and schedule-related. Able to demonstrate research, analytic, quantitative, and evaluation skills. Understanding of community and economic development, as well as demographic changes. Working knowledge and competence in using GIS programs, scheduling software, spreadsheets, databases and other data related technology. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work and produce finished work products within a short time frame. Ability to exercise good judgment. Ability to work independently.
Location and City
		Applicants, if hired, must comply with CTA's residency ordinance. CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER IT IS THE POLICY OF THE CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY THAT NO EMPLOYEE OR APPLICANT FOR EMPLOYMENT WILL BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, RELIGION, SEX, MARITAL STATUS, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, ANCESTRY, AGE, UNFAVORABLE MILITARY DISCHARGE OR DISABILITY, PROVIDED THAT THE INDIVIDUAL WITH THE DISABILITY IS ABLE TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB WHICH HE/SHE DESIRES TO HOLD WITH REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION BY THE AUTHORITY.