Manager of Transit Planning & Analysis

Description

Position Summary: Reporting directly to the Administrator, this position plays a key role in ensuring contractual
compliance and operational efficiency of fixed route and paratransit service providers; engages in transit planning
activities; performs a variety of tasks ranging from high level data analysis and report writing to coordinating
oversight efforts with appropriate personnel; and coordinates efforts with Director of Transit Operations and the
Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) staff as needed to ensure transit services meet PVTA?s performance
expectations.

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions

Education and/or Experience: Position requires a bachelor?s degree from an accredited college in a directly
related field, or equivalent directly related undergraduate degree and experience; experience working in a similar
position preferred. Progressively responsible experience in transit operations with a focus on paratransit and fixedroute; ability to carry out all responsibilities with a high level of professionalism; must be able to communicate
with customers well, diplomacy, and be able to work productively with minimum direct supervision; must perform
work with a high degree of accuracy; ability to pay strict attention to detail, and meet tight deadlines; the ability
to prioritize workload; ability to coordinate efforts and interact with staff in an efficient and effective manner;
excellent command of the English language with strong writing and verbal communications skills; intermediate
to high level math and statistics skills and ability to accurately work with numerical/statistical information; must
have a strong work ethic with a high degree of self-motivation, and the ability to act on behalf of others when
requested; ability to make decisions requiring independent judgment; general working knowledge of grantwriting/application processes. Working knowledge of FTA Circular 4702.1b and Title VI Compliance as well as
FTA circulars pertaining to Transit Asset Management Planning. This position requires the ability to receive task
assignments, prioritize work assignments, and carry out assignments in a satisfactory manner within the required
time frames.

Computer Skills: Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, statistical software,
and department specific software and reporting; must be adept at using a variety of charts, graphs, and other tools
for presenting data; working knowledge of ArcGIS and Transit REMIX and other task-specific computer software.
Directly reports to and supervision received from: Administrator
Performance Evaluated by: Administrator
Supervisory/Oversight Responsibilities: Oversee day-to-day activities of grant funded positions; provide direct
oversight and coordination with Pioneer Valley Planning Commission contract and collaborate with PVPC staff
who are assigned to PVTA projects; ensure projects are completed timely by effective oversight.