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Transit Specialist, Ventura County Transportation Commission - Ventura, CA

Transit Specialist

Ventura County Transportation Commission
Professional Area: 
Community Development and Redevelopment
Economic Planning and Development
Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance
Transportation Planning
Urban Design
Experience: 
1-3 years
Location: 
VenturaCA
Position:              Transit Specialist
Salary:                  $21.07 - $28.94 hourly, depending on qualifications
Location:             Ventura County Transportation Commission, Ventura, CA
Hours:                  Full-Time position
Apply By:             5:00pm on Friday, November 20, 2015 
Ventura County Transportation Commission seeks a Transit Specialist to assist in the planning and organizing of bus transit programs; coordinate program services; monitor service quality; survey patrons; and do related work as required.
Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge of:
  • Transportation needs of the community.
  • Principles, techniques, and methods of creating bus schedules.
  • Transit planning and demand analysis.
  • Survey development, methodology, and analysis.
  • Report preparation and recordkeeping techniques.
  • State and Federal Transit funding programs and sources.
  • Applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including ADA, public contract code and application of California Public Utilities Commission regulations.
  • Governmental procurement and contracts management requirements.
  • Standard administrative practices and procedures, including the use of standard office equipment.
  • Business letter writing and the standard format for reports and correspondence.
  • Records management principles and practices.
  • Budget preparation and coordination.
How to Apply
To apply for this excellent opportunity, candidates must submit a VCTC application, as well as a cover letter and resume to roppenheim@rgs.ca.gov by 5:00pm on November 20, 2015.  Candidates can access the VCTC application, and find out more information about VCTC at http://www.goventura.org/?q=about-vctc/working-with-vctc.  Only those candidates that submit a VCTC application, cover letter, and resume will be reviewed.  Cover letters should address experience and qualifications, your career goals, as well as your specific interest in the transit field and this specific position.  After the final filing date, applications, cover letters and resumes will be reviewed and the most qualified candidates will be invited for an interview.