Planner, Transit Position Available In Lee, Florida

Planner, Transit Lee County Transit Fort Myers, FL Job Details Full-time $22.12 – $32.00 an hour 2 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications ArcGIS Microsoft Powerpoint Computer science Management Computer Science CAD Urban planning Mid-level Driver’s License Associate’s degree 2 years Python Editing GIS Full Job Description To be considered as a candidate, you must apply at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty/jobs/4922775/planner-transit Lee County is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a Planner in the Transit department. The incumbent establishes methodology and uses existing procedures for transit-related data utilized in reporting for internal county use and external private and public entities. Duties and Responsibilities Assists with all areas of transit planning to include land use, zoning, community development, emergency management, and geospatial sciences. Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, the federally required National Transit Database reporting. Maintain the geographic information system database of transit system performance. Prepare and publish the General Transit Feed Specification and monitor real-time GTFS data for external trip planning applications. Research and compile information on a variety of planning and policy topics. Analyze and prepare reports, maps, charts, and tables for a variety of transit data. Evaluate transit performance trends and communicate findings. Prepares daily farebox revenue and ridership reconciliations. Communicates problems and suggests corrective action related to the use of passenger transportation system technologies. Planning and scheduling LeeTran bus services and helps coordinate efforts with other Lee County departments and external stakeholders. Utilization of transit Intelligent Vehicle Network (IVN/CAD-AVL) software for transit service scheduling. Fulfill public data requests pertaining to fixed route performance data. Assist in establishing methodology and utilize existing procedures for the compilation of transit-related data for reporting. Coordinate transit services responsibilities and applications with other county departments, municipalities, and private or public sector entities. Responsibilities may include making presentations to various committees. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, Licensing Education/Experience:

Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate’s degree in planning, computer science, or a closely related field and two years of urban planning or closely related experience.

License:

Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required. Supplemental Information Python, ArcPy, and ArcGIS experience preferred. National Transit Database (NTD) experience is preferred. Utilization of planning and scheduling software, as well as CAD AVL, is preferred.

Knowledge of:

Methods and procedures used in the development and analysis of planning information. Community trends and market analysis techniques. Statistical analysis techniques and formulas relevant to the planning process.

Ability to:

Create maps and analyze spatial information in ArcGIS. Create clear and compelling presentations and graphics in PowerPoint and/or graphics editing software. Create and organize complex data spreadsheets, including the use of calculating formulas. Present ideas and requirements clearly and persuasively, orally and in writing, to diverse, internal and external technical and non-technical audiences. Perform difficult and complex technical research and analysis of planning issues or problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend or adopt effective courses of action. Interpret and present maps, graphs, statistical data, and visual displays clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences. Analyze complex confidential problems, evaluate alternatives and make sound, appropriate recommendations. The workdays and hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$22.12 – $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person