Under the general direction of Director of Service Planning, the Transit Planner performs a variety of duties supporting North County Transit District's planning efforts including service planning, capital improvement planning, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) reporting, data gathering, data analysis, geographic information systems (GIS) data manipulation, and written and oral communication with a variety of stakeholders, including governing bodies and customers.
 
The position plays a key role in the Service Planning Department, which is responsible for service planning and scheduling for all bus, commuter rail, hybrid rail, and microtransit modes; ridership tracking and reporting; information analytics and design; long-term transit service development and planning; business process improvements and design; community outreach and public hearing management; project development reviews; grant support and planning of passenger amenities.
 
 Distinguishing Characteristics
 This position is distinguished by its responsibility to gather, analyze, and communicate data, prepare required documentation, and assist with normal day-to-day planning functions, including analyzing data, surveying, field work, GIS mapping, and other tasks to support the continued successful operation of NCTD services.

 Supervision Received and Exercised
 The Transit Planner reports to the Director of Service Planning and does not exercise any supervisory authority. This position is expected to participate in the sharing of expert knowledge and as a vital member of various project teams that may be instituted.

 Working Conditions
 Normal working conditions for this position are in both an office and field setting. Business travel may be required periodically between District sites, governmental agencies, consultants' facilities, and other locations as required.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands 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.
 
Ability to use the phone and computer for extended periods, manual dexterity to complete clerical functions, work with office equipment, and daily lifting of equipment up to 25 pounds is required. Ability to hear, see and to communicate verbally to exchange information. Ability to physically travel between District locations and other destinations, work in evenings when required, work in hazardous conditions, and negotiate a variety of different and irregular terrain as is typical along a railway right of way. May be subject to fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals. Ability to walk, climb, balance, bend, carry, push, reach, sit, and stand.
 
Machines / Tools / Equipment

• Ability to operate a personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a fax and scanner machine, copy machine, and telephone.
• Ability to carry and operate a mobile on-call device.

Application Information: 
All applicants must complete and submit an online application at www.gonctd.com/careers. A job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
NCTD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.