TCRTA Transit Planning Manager

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Tulare County Regional Transit Agency (TCRTA). The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are committed to public service and want to play an active role in strengthening the community. If you are not familiar with our community, you should check us out.  We offer year-around outdoor activities, and a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere.  Plus, this all comes with a lower cost of living, short commutes, and easy access to California’s coastline, mountain ranges, wine country and various state and national parks.  This may be where you build a career, not just find a job.

• Manage, supervise and administer the development of service plans and schedules for all transportation modes.

• Manage and supervise service planning of contracted vendor (Scheduling, Planning, GIS, Business Intelligence) including setting goals and expectations and performance reviews.
• Manage the distribution and processing of work assignments. 

• Provide assistance and support for various planning projects and activities.

For a full list of duties for this position, please click job description. 

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education: 

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in transportation planning, urban planning, economics, business administration, or public administration.

Experience:  

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience with a public transit agency, local state, or federal jurisdiction with duties in in transportation planning, urban or regional planning, including supervision of other professional and support staff. 
• Two (2) years of experience must be with transit planning.

Knowledge of:

• Theory and principles of transportation planning and research methods, trends and history of transportation planning.
• Public information techniques.
• Statistical analysis.
• Principals of transportation forecasting models.

Skill/Ability to:

• Gather and analyze factual data and summarize findings.
• Prepare reports and develop forms.
• Assist in the study of transportation planning problems.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with local agencies, employees and the public.

License or Certificate:  

• AICP required

Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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