Senior Transit Planner

Description GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION Develops and coordinates short-range and long-range transit plans and helps organizes the operations of the City's demand response and fixed bus route transit system. Coordinates activities with other City departments, Marion County, Federal Transit Administration and Florida Department of Transportation. The Senior Transit Planner is expected to perform the full range of professional transit planning work involving the application of professional knowledge to various municipal and regional transit planning problems. This position will also oversee all capital projects. This position reports to the Transit Administrator. Examples of Duties 1. Reviews, comments upon and coordinates the work of outside Transit/Planning consultants on City and multi-agency projects. 2. Develops, coordinates and manages the City's short and long-range transportation planning efforts. Drafts plans and polices. 3. Represents the City's interest and provides testimony in transit matters at City Council, committee meetings, and meetings with other agencies and/or developers. Presents all technical data. 4. Coordinates and performs research and analysis leading to the development of new and improved transit systems, to include routing patterns, rate structures, travel patterns, cost analysis, financial needs, funding sources, and related issues. Must be familiar with various transit modeling software. 5. Coordinates all capital projects that includes drafting scope of services, bid documents and agreements. Monitors all capital projects during construction. 6. Coordinates with cities, transit operators, county departments, and other public and private agencies regarding the most effective current and future transit systems. 7. Develops and administers policies and procedures concerning transit operations. This includes emergency procedures. 8. Help determines revenue needs and resources. 9. Helps prepare, monitor and administer transit budget and other grant applications. 10. Prepares and maintains a variety of records, data and reports. Develops and submits the SunTran's National Transit Database (NTD) reports. 11. Monitors and evaluates transit operations. 12. Must be familiar with FTA software data systems. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned. Minimum Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree (B.A, B.S., etc.), plus 4 years related experience and/or training, and 1-year related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Florida Driver's license PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Graduate degree (M.B.A., M.A., etc.) Supplemental Information COMMUNICATION SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and understand common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to complex or difficult inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane, algebra, solid geometry and trigonometry. CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of known variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formats. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Under general direction, working from policies and general directives. Rarely refers specific cases to supervisor unless clarification or interpretation of the organization's policy is required. PLANNING Considerable responsibility with regard to general assignments in planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work, in addition, the organization and delegation of work operations for a group of employees engaged in widely diversified activities. DECISION MAKING Performs work operations which permit frequent opportunity for decision-making of minor importance and also frequent opportunity for decision-making of major importance, either of which would affect the work operations of medium organizational component and the organization's clientele. MENTAL DEMAND Very close mental demand. Operations requiring very close and continuous attention for control of operations which require a high degree of coordination or immediate response. Operations requiring intermittent direct thinking to determine or select the most applicable way of handling situations regarding the organization's administration and operations; also to determine or select material and equipment where highly variable sequences are involved. ANALYTICAL ABILITY / PROBLEM SOLVING Oversight. Activities covered by expansive policies and objectives, and oversight as to execution and review. High order of analytical, interpretative, and constructive thinking in varied situations covering multiple areas of the organization. USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS Regular personal computer support, technical help, and/or basic software support, database analysis, level I technician, project coordination, installation and help desk. ACCURACY Probable errors would normally not be detected in succeeding operations and may have serious effects in relationships with patrons and/or with the operations of other segments of the organization. Frequent possibilities of error would exist at all times, since the above mentioned areas are inherent in the job. PUBLIC CONTACT Regular contacts with patrons where the contacts are initiated by the employee. Involves both furnishing and obtaining information and, also, attempting to influence the decisions of those persons contacted. Contacts of considerable importance and of such nature, that failure to exercise proper judgment may result in important tangible or intangible losses to the organization. EMPLOYEE CONTACT Contacts with other departments or offices and also frequently with individuals in middle level positions; consulting on problems which necessitate judgment and tact in presentation to obtain cooperation or approval of action to be taken. Also, important contacts with associates as required in advanced supervisory jobs. SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED Advanced: Other, Presentation/PowerPoint, Spreadsheet, Intermediate: Word Processing/Typing Intermediate: Database Basic: 10-Key, Accounting, Alphanumeric Data Entry, Contact Management, Human Resources Systems, Payroll Systems, Programming Languages ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE SKILLS Transit route systems, FTA's Transit Integrated Appian Development Platform PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is Continuously required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, talk or hear; Regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms; and Frequently required to stand, walk; Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste or smell. The employee must Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. SPECIFIC VISION abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS There are no harmful environmental conditions that are present for this position. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing public transit system operations and transportation grant funding. Modern transit system operating principles and practices. Basic mathematics, account record keeping and budgeting. Analyze operating conditions and problems and recommend and implement appropriate solutions. Prepare reports and compile statistical data. Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work. Develop, read, and interpret rules, policies and procedures. Research complaints, problems and prepare responses for management, including composing correspondence. This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments). The City of Ocala provides a competitive, comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees. Health Insurance We offer both single and family coverage, for employees working 30 or more hours per week. Dental Insurance For full time employees, we offer both single and family dental coverage. Vision Insurance For full time employees, we offer both single and family vision coverage. Life Insurance For full time employees, the City of Ocala provides Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberments policies as an employer paid benefit. Employees can opt for additional coverage such as supplemental voluntary life, spouse life, dependent life, and child life. For full time employees, the City of Ocala provides Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberments policies as an employer paid benefit. Employees can opt for additional coverage such as supplemental voluntary life, spouse life, dependent life, and child life. Short Term and Long Term Disability Offered to full time employees, STD and LTD coverages are income replacement benefits that assist policyholders who are unable to work for an extended period of time due to sickness or accidental injury. Medical FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Dependent Care FSA Flexible spending accounts allow employees to pay out-of-pocket medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses using pre-tax dollars. Pet Insurance We also offer special pet insurance for your pets in the case of illness or accidents, as well as preventative care. Employee Health & Wellness Center The City of Ocala offers the use of the City Clinic for those employees, and covered dependents over the age of 8, which have elected one of our health insurance plans. Services offered by the City Clinic include primary care, chronic disease management, labs, x-rays, and wellness coaching. Voluntary Cancer Insurance For full time employees, the cancer insurance policy can help provide security if you, or a covered dependent, suddenly become diagnosed with cancer. Supplemental Critical Care Insurance Our full time employees have the option of electing critical care insurance that is available to help with medical expenses that could arise from things such as a heart attack or stroke. Supplemental Accident Insurance Also available to full time employees, is our Accident Coverage. This supplemental plan can be used to help with expenses like MRI's, physical therapy, and hospital admission. Legal Plan Insurance Full time employees can have access to local attorneys for a monthly fee and receive discounts on services such as legal consultation, wills, traffic violations and the purchase or sale of your home. The carrier also has a separate policy assisting with the matter of identity theft and social media monitoring. Deferred Compensation Plan Deferred compensation is available to all full-time employees at the time of employment. This benefit allows the employee to defer income without paying taxes until money is withdrawn. Current plan is administered through MissionSquare. Direct Deposit Direct deposit automatically deposits your net pay each pay period to your checking or savings account at your own financial institution. Direct deposit is a condition of employment for a person hired by the City. Each pay period the employee receives an earnings statement showing gross pay, taxes, other deductions, accruals and net pay. Enrollment forms are available at Human Resources or Payroll. Discounts - Theme Park Discounts are available to all non-temporary employees at the time of employment. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The Employee Assistance Program is available to all full-time employees and members of your household as an employer paid benefit. The EAP offers emotional wellbeing support in the form as counseling sessions and all sessions are confidential. The EAP also provides daily life assistance, legal services, and financial services. Holidays and Paid Time off The City provides paid holidays and paid time off for full-time employees. Refer to the Employee Handbook for details. Retirement Plan All full-time employees hired after 10/01/2013, apart from Sworn Police Officers and Firefighters, are enrolled in the 401a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with MissionSquare. All contributions to the 401a Defined contribution plan are pre-tax and earnings grow tax-deferred. The City contributes 8% and employees contribute 3%. City contributions are 100% vested after one year of employment. You will be enrolled automatically and should take time to review your investment options at your earliest convenience. Training Programs The City is committed to provide training programs for all departments and all positions. Risk Management conducts classes in Defensive Driving, Safety, and Insurance. With rare exceptions, classes are offered during working hours, and are open to all eligible employees. Tuition Reimbursement All regular, full-time employees are eligible to participate in the tuition reimbursement program. 01 Do you have a high school diploma or GED? * Yes * No 02 Do you possess a valid State of Florida Operator Driver's License with an acceptable driving record OR If you possess a valid out of state license, do you have the ability to obtain a Florida driver's license prior to employment? * Yes * No 03 Please select your level of education from a credited institution or University. * None * Associate Degree * Bachelor's Degree (B.A, B.S.) * Master of Business Administration (M.B.A) * Master's Degree 04 Please select your level of related experience. * None * 1 year * 2 years * 3 years * 4 years * 5 years * 6 years * 7 years * 8 years * 9 + years 05 Please select your level of management experience. * None * 6 months * 1 year * 2 years * 3 years * 4 years 06 Do you currently hold a certification through The American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)? * Yes * No 07 Do you have knowledge of FTA software data systems? * Yes * No 08 Do you have the ability to Coordinate all capital projects that includes drafting scope of services, bid documents and agreements? * Yes * No 09 Do you have the ability to Coordinate and perform research and analysis leading to the development of new and improved transit systems, to include routing patterns, rate structures, travel patterns, cost analysis, financial needs, funding sources, and related issues? * Yes * No 10 If you feel you qualify for this position due to an equivalent combination of training, education and experience, please explain below: 11 I understand and agree with the following statements: * All background, education and work history will be verified once an offer of employment has been extended and accepted. * Any false or incomplete answer may be grounds for not employing me or for dismissing me after I begin work. * Yes * No Required Question Employer City of Ocala Address 110 SE Watula Ave City Hall, 3rd Floor Ocala, Florida, 34471 Phone 352-629-8359 Website http:

Created: 2025-09-20