SCHEDULING SYSTEMS PROJECT LEADER (OPERATIONS)

Description: Provides technical leadership and support in and manages a work unit responsible for transit service data collection, reporting, and advanced modeling activities for Metro's scheduling and planning functions; performs critical program or project evaluations and provides recommendations. Examples of DutiesPlans, organizes, and manages a work unit and/or large-scale projects in the development, implementation, maintenance, and support of computer application systems for schedule planning, schedule building, and data collection systems. Designs, reviews, and monitors complex computer programs for scheduling and operations planning application systems. Designs data warehousing/data mining business intelligent systems applications. Maintains data collection hardware in working condition. Searches for alternatives in data collection equipment and procedures. Monitors the data collection process to ensure there are no errors. Oversees the development, testing, and implementation of new application systems and enhancement of existing systems. Conducts feasibility studies for scheduling and operations planning computer application systems. Participates in financial committees, project decisions, and budget and specification change orders. Conducts special projects and studies and assists in establishing departmental plans and schedules. Acts as team leader for complex and highly specialized applications. Prepares correspondence and project reports, such as technical overviews, recommendations, and alternatives to business requirements. Supervises, trains, mentors, and motivates assigned staff. Complies with all of Metro safety rules, policies, and procedures. Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees.

Minimum Qualifications: A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Business, Statistics, or a related field Five years of relevant experience designing and maintaining complex information systems in a specified application area including project management experience; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment; experience in public transportation system operations particularly scheduling preferred Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions Overtime, on-call, and weekend/holiday work required when necessary Travel to offsite locations when necessary Essential Knowledge Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks) Theories, principles, and practices of application systems development, advanced capabilities of client/server computer networks, personal computers, and hand-held computers Principles of data warehousing/data mining systems application development Relational database design and programming Applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and standards Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting and monitoring, budget development and implementation and personnel administration Project management techniques and tools Schedule checker data collection procedures Mathematics used in complex business applications and public sector financial systems Local, state, and federal employment regulations and union regulations Modern management theory and practice Applicable business software applications Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things) Planning, organizing, and monitoring the work of a specialized work unit Determining strategies to achieve operational goals Overseeing development and implementation of new application systems and enhancement of existing systems Writing complex computer programs Developing and maintaining computer software Designing databases for storage of train data Identifying unique opportunities to collect new data Implementing strategies to identify new uses for data and interaction with data design Analyzing situations, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions Communicating effectively orally and in writing Preparing comprehensive reports and correspondence Writing computer-related technical manuals and checklists for training computer users Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives Supervising, mentoring, and motivating assigned staff Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result) Coordinate application development and programming activities Manage strategic and sensitive programs and projects Understand, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures Plan financial, schedule, and staffing needs Lead project teams and conduct training Read, write, speak, and understand English

Benefits: *Please refer to the applicable benefit type (Regular or Temporary)*BENEFITS FOR REGULAR EMPLOYEES Benefits cover probationary or regular full-time (working at least 40 hrs/week) employees of Metro. We offer a range of high-quality medical, dental and vision plan options as well as health care spending accounts for you and your family. Metro will cover a significant portion of your health care premiums. Medical/Dental/Vision Plan - Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan. Group Life Insurance - PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates. Long-Term Disability Insurance - 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.

Holidays: 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. Time off with Pay (TOWP) - Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday. Years of Service Annual Accrual Hire date - 5 years 20 days Beginning of 6th - 10th year 25 days Beginning of 11th - 15th year 30 days Beginning of 16th + years 35 days Pension Plan - PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula