Transit Scheduler - Pittsburgh Regional Transit : Job Details

Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Transit Scheduler to support the development and production of efficient operating schedules, production and dissemination of timetables and designing of service to meet the needs of Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) and the public. Coordinates activities with division personnel. Assists with community outreach to support service planning initiatives. Accomplishes activities that support the department's and organization's Long-Range, Strategic, and Tactical Plans.Essential Functions:• Uses HASTUS to develop cost-efficient operation scenarios to support service change recommendations. Supports transit scheduling, routing design and service change activities. Reviews, evaluates, and makes schedule changes to ensure service and schedules are effective and efficient. Responsible for cost effective scheduling of service which includes ensuring the schedules are within budget. Supports activities related to PRT's ongoing plans and programs. • Performs the trip building, blocking, run cutting, and other transit scheduling related activities to produce an efficient, effective, and equitable service plan. Develops, prepares and disseminates operating schedules in accordance with provisions of contract agreement; supervises implementation of schedule changes. Accomplishes the production and distribution of picking materials. Oversees the design, production and distribution of public timetables and other customer information materials related to service. • Utilizes scheduling computer system and interface among various computer programs and systems. Computer systems include scheduling, headsigns and voice annunciation. Responsible for familiarization in both manual and computerized scheduling. Supports development on bus stops, ridership trends, customer complaints and monitoring of performance measures. Performs advanced functions required by the current HASTUS scheduling software to report and analyze transit operation characteristics and resource allocation accurately.Job requirements include:• High school diploma or G.E.D. • Minimum of one (1) year experience in scheduling, planning, transit operations, business, or directly related work. No certifications or licenses required. • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. • Strong work ethic with ability to multi-task. • Strong decision-making and innovative problem-solving skills. • Strong organizational and analytical skills are essential. The ability to gather data and prepare clear and concise reports, to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and to work independently. • Demonstrates considerable initiative. • Proactive and achievement driven. • Excellent collaboration skills with both internal and external clients. • Knowledge of research and statistical theories and methods. • Ability to work independently and in a team environment. • Ability to prioritize multiple complex projects. • Knowledge and familiarity with computer systems and database applications. • Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows and Microsoft Word and Excel. • Valid PA driver's license must be obtained within 90 days of starting the position.Preferred Attributes:• Knowledge in transit scheduling software preferably HASTUS or other transit scheduling software is highly desirable • Knowledge of trip building, blocking, and run cutting.We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume.EOE