Transportation Specialist
Apply at: www.metrarail.com
Posting period: June 22, 2017 to July 5, 2017
Salary range: $51,244 to $64,055.50
Work location: 547 West Jackson, Chicago, IL 60661
Description:
Reporting directly to the Supervisor, Schedules and
Services, the Transportation Specialist will assist in designing Metra
schedules and services which impact Metra’s six-county region. Analyze
schedules and delay information to identify opportunities for schedule changes.
Design and maintain department databases and reports. Assist the district transportation
officers with maintaining the efficiency of the day-to-day operations of the
department. Prepare scheduling files used by Metra’s GPS, website, on-board
announcements, and third party consumers. Ride trains to observe on-board
personnel and provide feedback to district directors. Perform other related
duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. This position
requires flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, weekends and
holidays. It also requires travel throughout Metra's six county region,
including Cook, Will DuPage, Lake, Kane and McHenry counties.
Candidates can expect salary offers that range from the
minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so
candidate can consider their growth potential.
Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of
the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.
Requirements:
1. Bachelor's degree, preferably in Transportation,
Logistics, Computer Science, Urban Planning, or Business-related field OR any
degree that requires data analysis. In lieu of specified degree, any
combination of education and experience may be substituted for the required
degree that equals four (4) years in logistics/operations, preferably in
railroading or transportation.
2. Knowledge of business computer user applications,
particularly related to schedule analysis, data management and report
production.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
4. Skill in analyzing, collecting, evaluating, interpreting
statistical data and maintaining records and files.
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
6. Must have reliable transportation to travel throughout
Metra's six county region, including Cook, Will, DuPage, Lake, Kane and McHenry
counties.
Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without
regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity,
disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the
essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.