Utah Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered

veterans, sexual orientation and gender identity. Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Title Manager of Service Planning: Req#323 Type of Posting: Internal/External

Deadline October 23, 2017 – 5:00PM on November 2, 2017 Location: Salt Lake City

Job Summary

Oversees the creation of service plans; implements and evaluates transit services including bus, alternative modes, and network integration.

Coordinates the same with service planning in Light Rail, Commuter Rail, and Special Services. Investigates new services and methods.

Responds to requests for new and redesigned services. Conducts policy and strategic analysis. Coordinates data sharing among

departments and divisions. Represents UTA at official and public meetings.

Minimum

Qualifications

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Bachelors in Urban Planning, Economics, Business, Math or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE:

Extensive knowledge gained by six or more years in transit planning and transit scheduling, including transit demand modeling,

multi-modal networks, and alternative transit modes. Experience in designing and implementing alternative transit service

programs.

Knowledge of:

• Service planning and statistical analysis, including run-cutting

• State-of-the-art industry practices for service delivery

Skills:

• Supervisory/administrative skills to manage tasks and personnel

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Effective communication skills with all levels of the organization and with a diverse public, both verbal and in writing, using

tact and diplomacy

Ability to:

• Determine the most efficient distribution of limited resources

• Think analytically

• Analyze service needs and develop innovative solutions utilizing traditional and non-traditional service delivery options

• Effectively interact with public officials and implement consensus building, while being sensitive to the local political climate

• Apply new ideas to solve problems

• Work independently or as a team member, and work cooperatively with customers and the general public, even in

controversial situations (note - Competing interests often leads to confrontations that must be handled in a professional

manner)

To carry out essential functions of this job, must have a valid Utah’s driver’s license with no more than four moving violations in the past three

years; or, if a non-driver, must be able to travel efficiently by another means to and from varied locations within UTA’s service area. Lack of

a driver’s license does not necessarily preclude employment. No applicant may have more than one violation of driving under the influence

of alcohol and/or drugs within the last ten years.

This job requires regular and predictable attendance.

- OR -

An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]

Pay Rate $78,811.20 annually

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans. Retirement and Pension plans. Free transit passes, free onsite fitness facility, and tuition

reimbursement. Free onsite medical clinic available on first day of employment for full-time employees.

How to Apply

Apply on our website at: www.rideuta.com

For additional questions, please call Human Resources at 801-287-2324

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