Transit Data and Technology Coordinator

• Bus route /service schedule planning and run cutting. Create and maintain bus routes in myAvail for Urban and Rural fixed routes using the latest route scheduling, run cutting software, to ensure healthy schedules, and optimization of service.

• Maintain GTFS Real-Time feed and certification.

• Maintain APC certification and recertification every three years.

• Act as FRITS liaison and serve as PennDOT’s point of contact for FRITS questions or issues.

• Ensure Detours are being created and maintained in myAvail

• Complete monthly Data Verification in accordance with FRITS Data Policy

• Complete complementary paratransit trip length comparisons to ensure federal compliance.

• Create and maintain Reserve-A-Ride /Shared Ride service areas within Ecolane in accordance with the current grant agreement and at the direction of the Rural Manager.

• Utilize all applicable computer programs and software to enter, review, and export data for internal and external reporting purpose.

• Analyze ridership data/trends to assist operations with service planning decisions.

• Review weekly and monthly reports in myAvail, ensuring pre-trip tests are being completed correctly, operator logins are within compliance, and schedules are being adhered to.

• Complete all exceptions in myAvail, all adjustments and NTD trip sample review in Data Point.

• Manually enter trip sheet UPT for Rural Routes.

• Provide initial as well as periodic refresher training on myAvail for bus operators, mechanics, as well as operations, maintenance, dispatch and other staff as necessary, in coordination with department heads.

• Conduct periodic ride checks on fixed route vehicles to ensure head signs, announcements and APCs are working properly.

• Maintains knowledge of bus routes, general knowledge of regulations and eligibility requirements for specialty transportation programs and processes transit program applications in FMR

• Participate at the direction of the Rural Transportation Manager in doing on-board coaching reviews with the urban/rural bus operators to better understand routes.

• Ensures compliance of all federal /state requirements, including, but not limited to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and FRITS Data Policy.

• Assists clients with completing applications in FMR (over the phone)

• Assist all departments with general questions, issues, and “projects” in the myAvail and Ecolane platforms.

• A minimum of an Associate’s Degree and at least three (3) years’ experience in transportation operation. A background in computer operations and common PC applications is required. Strong communications including verbal, written, and reading skills required.
• Must pass pre-employment substance abuse screening and is subject to substance screening tests as governed by Authority policy.
• Must maintain awareness of any transportation laws posted by CamTran
• Strong communication including verbal, written, and reading skills.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter.
• Strong knowledge of the operation’s geographical considerations.
• Knowledge of departmental functions and organization.
• Comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with normal activities.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish credibility and being decisive, but able to recognize and support Authority preferences and priorities.
• Well-organized.

Salary: $22.00 per hour, EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending account (FSA), company-paid life and disability insurance, defined benefit Pension Plan, optional defined contribution plan (457 Plan) and paid time off.