Senior Schedule Planner (Special Duty Assignment)
- Summary
Metro's Service Development Section has an exciting Special Duty opportunity for current First Line Supervisors and OSS Coordinators. This position offers first-hand experience working as part of the Scheduling group from October 2022 through April 2023. Scheduling Trainee experience has proven to be essential for those seeking career service placement in the Scheduling group. At least two, and possibly more, career service positions are likely to be available in 2023, so getting trained now is the opportune time to be competitive for these upcoming opportunities. Recent trainees have adapted well to remote work from home conditions, which will continue to be the case for Scheduling in this October ’22 to April ’23 time.
PER LOCAL 587 CONTRACT RULES THIS SDA OPPORTUNITY IS OPEN ONLY TO METRO'S FIRST LINE SUPERVISORS OR OSS COORDINATORS WITH CURRENT OR PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AS FIRST LINE SUPERVISORS IN BUS OPERATIONS. 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.
- Job Duties
Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work. As the SDA Senior Schedule Planner, 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
Forbes recently 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.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
King County Executive Branch employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are the successful candidate for the position you applied for, the County will send you a conditional offer letter.
As a condition of employment, prior to a final offer of employment, you will be required to:- submit proof of vaccination, or
- have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.
People are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of a vaccination approved by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The Executive Branch includes employees in the Executive branch, the Assessor's Office, Elections, the King County Sheriff's Office, and the Executive Office.
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.
Application & Selection Process
You are required to submit an online employment application, answer the supplemental questionnaire, and attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should describe your interest in the position. 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 and a writing exercise/test. Interviews will take place between Aug. 29th and Sept. 9th. A conditional offer will be made by September 15th. Formal offers are contingent on successful references and a record review.
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.
Work Location
The primary location of this position is remote, telecommuting (i.e. work from home).
Teleworking Requirement
The work associated with this position will be primarily remote, though working in an office is an option, as needed. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. 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 (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Please note that when employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required, including the wearing of masks in some situations. King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon
footprint.
King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work.
Union Membership: This position is represented by Local 587 of the Amalgamated Transit Union.
Class Code: 2420500
Questions about this recruitment? Contact Angela Alcaraz, 206-263-2466, aalcaraz@kingcounty.gov
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:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- 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: King County employees are eligible to 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
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and 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. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
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.
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01Have you attached the required cover letter and thoroughly completed the application? Applications that are not complete, or do not include all required materials may be rejected as incomplete, and not advanced in the process.
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02This recruitment is open to First-Line Supervisors (Rail or Bus), O&M Supervisors who have previous Bus Supervisor seniority, and OSS (Operations Support System) Coordinators, per the ATU 587 contract. Which one of these positions do you currently hold?- First-Line Supervisor (Rail or Bus)
- O&M Supervisor who have previous Bus Supervisor seniority,
- OSS (Operations Support System) Coordinator
- None of the above
03I certify that the statements made by me on the application and supplemental questions are, to the best of my knowledge, true, complete and correct. I understand that any misrepresentation or material omission of fact on this or any other document required by King County may constitute grounds for rejection, or if employed by King County, for disciplinary measures, including dismissal.- Yes
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