SDA - Senior Schedule Planner (Scheduling Trainee)
King County
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Business Administration
Posted on January 28, 2025
Salary
$105,289.60 - $150,404.80 Annually
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Special Duty Assignment
Job Number
2025TB23617
Department
MTD - Metro Transit
Division
Mobility
Opening Date
01/27/2025
Closing Date
2/10/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
J2C : Local 587 MOA Article 23
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Learn how Metro connects you with what matters
Metro's Service Development Section has an exciting Special Duty opportunity to come train and contribute to the Scheduling group. This position offers first-hand experience working as part of the Scheduling group. This SDA is expected to last at least 6 months in duration. Scheduling Trainee experience has proven to be essential for those seeking career service placement in the Scheduling group longer term.
Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. You will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work. You will also:
As the SDA Transit Senior Schedule Planner (AKA "Scheduling Trainee"), you will:
We are looking for candidates who have:
Application & Selection Process
*PER LOCAL 587 CONTRACT RULES THIS SDA OPPORTUNITY IS OPEN TO METRO'S FIRST LINE BUS SUPERVISORS, FIRST LINE RAIL OR O&M SUPERVISORS, OR OSS COORDINATORS. A RECENT MOU WITH L587 NOW ALLOWS RAIL & O&M SUPERVISORS WHO DO NOT HAVE PREVIOUS BUS SUPERVISION CAN APPLY. SUPERVISORS-IN-TRAINING (SITs) ARE NOT ALLOWED TO FILL THIS POSITION UNTIL THEIR SIT TRAINING IS COMPLETE. SITs CAN APPLY IN ANTICIPATION OF COMPLETING THEIR TRAINING IN TIME FOR THE START OF THIS ASSIGNMENT .
Who May Apply
We are accepting applications from King County Metro employees who have passed their initial probationary period only. (Must be compliant with Local 587 contract rules above)
Required Application Materials:
An online employment application, answers to the supplemental questions, and a letter of interest describing your qualifications are required. The required letter of interest should explain why you are interested in this position and how you meet the qualifications described in this job posting.
Selection Process
Applicants will be screened for competitiveness, completeness, and written communication skills. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews. Formal offers are contingent on successful references and a record review. It is important to note that you must get approval from your current supervisor/manager to accept a Special Duty assignment. Pay for SDA will be in accordance with the Personnel Guidelines or the selected employee's collective bargaining agreement.
Work Schedule
The work week is Monday through Friday, day shift; a flexible work schedule is available with approval. Variations in hours are occasionally necessary.
Union Representation/Job Code/Grade LOCAL 587/241806/Grade 45
Work Location
The primary location for this position is remote. The onsite location is King Street Center 201 S. Jackson Street, Seattle, WA.
Teleworking Requirement
The work associated with this position will be performed predominantly in a hybrid work environment working on site occasionally, but primarily from home/remote. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities as needed. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact: Tracy Bylund @ tbylund@kingcounty.gov .
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
$105,289.60 - $150,404.80 Annually
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Special Duty Assignment
Job Number
2025TB23617
Department
MTD - Metro Transit
Division
Mobility
Opening Date
01/27/2025
Closing Date
2/10/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
J2C : Local 587 MOA Article 23
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Summary
Learn how Metro connects you with what matters
Metro's Service Development Section has an exciting Special Duty opportunity to come train and contribute to the Scheduling group. This position offers first-hand experience working as part of the Scheduling group. This SDA is expected to last at least 6 months in duration. Scheduling Trainee experience has proven to be essential for those seeking career service placement in the Scheduling group longer term.
Job Duties
Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. You will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work. You will also:
As the SDA Transit Senior Schedule Planner (AKA "Scheduling Trainee"), you will:
- Learn about transit scheduling principles and techniques
- Learn how schedules are integrated with bus stop data
- Assist with efforts to improve service reliability and access to comfort stations
- Gain hands-on experience developing or modifying vehicle and crew schedules for upcoming service changes
- Help plan and implement supplemental service due to support crowding or other impacts on transit service including sporting or major civic events, movie, and film requests, etc.
- Interact with work groups beyond Bus Operations throughout Metro including: Service Planning, Transit Route Facilities, Vehicle Maintenance, Customer Communication and Services, Event Organizers and external jurisdictions
- Perform other Scheduling related duties as assigned
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
We are looking for candidates who have:
- A strong interest in the technical work behind transit schedules
- Good written communication skills, especially in the form of written instruction
- An ability to work in a team environment, be mentored by others, and learn new technical skills
- An interest in understanding the roles and responsibilities of Scheduling
- Knowledge of city and county geography, and area traffic patterns
- Knowledge of various types of coach equipment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills
- Customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and set priorities to meet critical production deadlines
- Skill in working with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Skill in mathematics and statistical calculations
- Skill in entering and extracting information from automated information systems
- Skill in planning, assigning, balancing and checking work
Supplemental Information
Application & Selection Process
*PER LOCAL 587 CONTRACT RULES THIS SDA OPPORTUNITY IS OPEN TO METRO'S FIRST LINE BUS SUPERVISORS, FIRST LINE RAIL OR O&M SUPERVISORS, OR OSS COORDINATORS. A RECENT MOU WITH L587 NOW ALLOWS RAIL & O&M SUPERVISORS WHO DO NOT HAVE PREVIOUS BUS SUPERVISION CAN APPLY. SUPERVISORS-IN-TRAINING (SITs) ARE NOT ALLOWED TO FILL THIS POSITION UNTIL THEIR SIT TRAINING IS COMPLETE. SITs CAN APPLY IN ANTICIPATION OF COMPLETING THEIR TRAINING IN TIME FOR THE START OF THIS ASSIGNMENT .
Who May Apply
We are accepting applications from King County Metro employees who have passed their initial probationary period only. (Must be compliant with Local 587 contract rules above)
Required Application Materials:
An online employment application, answers to the supplemental questions, and a letter of interest describing your qualifications are required. The required letter of interest should explain why you are interested in this position and how you meet the qualifications described in this job posting.
Selection Process
Applicants will be screened for competitiveness, completeness, and written communication skills. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews. Formal offers are contingent on successful references and a record review. It is important to note that you must get approval from your current supervisor/manager to accept a Special Duty assignment. Pay for SDA will be in accordance with the Personnel Guidelines or the selected employee's collective bargaining agreement.
Work Schedule
The work week is Monday through Friday, day shift; a flexible work schedule is available with approval. Variations in hours are occasionally necessary.
Union Representation/Job Code/Grade LOCAL 587/241806/Grade 45
Work Location
The primary location for this position is remote. The onsite location is King Street Center 201 S. Jackson Street, Seattle, WA.
Teleworking Requirement
The work associated with this position will be performed predominantly in a hybrid work environment working on site occasionally, but primarily from home/remote. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities as needed. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact: Tracy Bylund @ tbylund@kingcounty.gov .
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.