JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION:                 TRANSIT COORDINATOR

CLASSIFICATION:   Assistant Transportation Planner/Analyst

(Programming and Allocations Section)

VACANCIES:            One

SALARY RANGE:     Grade VII in the Salary Plan:  $63,910 - $81,810/Yr. (Depending on qualifications, salary may be up to $94,321/Yr.)

DESCRIPTION:         Under the general supervision of a Senior Planner and the Section Director, this position includes management of several transit coordination elements within MTC and their resultant financial analyses and activities.  The major work tasks of the position include:   (1) Assume lead role in the assessment of transit operator efficiency and performance goals.  Develop recommendations for transit productivity analysis and incentive programs, including refinements to the Transportation Development Act (TDA) performance audit process and associated Productivity Improvement Program (PIP); (2) Assume lead role in planning aspects of transit coordination, particularly recommendations to advance coordination enhancements anticipated under Regional Measure 2; (3) Actively represent MTC in multi-agency agreements that affect transit funding in the Bay Area; and (4) Perform as-needed analysis for transit operator performance and funding requirements.

MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS:   Education: Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, as listed in the Higher Education Directory, such as public finance, public policy, public administration, business, or city planning,; or a related discipline. (Applicants with a degree, issued from an institution outside the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by an academic accrediting service and provide proof of equivalency along with the application.)

Experience:               Completion of one year of professional experience in an appropriate field related to the position such as: transit management, public finance, budget analysis, or fund programming.  Experience with transportation finance and interaction with government agencies is a plus. (One year of graduate work in a discipline directly related to the position may be substituted for job experience.).  Additional  Pprofessional work experience is preferred.

                                    Knowledge of:  Principles of transit management and fund programming, including long-range planning and budgeting; techniques to facilitate inter-agency coordination; overall requirements of various fund sources and programs including Transportation Development Act (TDA) and State Transit Assistance (STA); familiarity with performance audit practices and performance measure concepts for improving system performance; basic computer and computer applications (e.g. spreadsheets, word processing, presentation software, etc.); and general understanding of federal and state transportation programming and allocation processes.

                                    Ability to: Understand complex transit operation management issues; analyze complex operational and management problems and develop innovative solutions; develop consensus among transit coordination partners on technical, operational and business solutions to operate programs and services cost-effectively; communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including presenting information to technical, executive and policy boards; develop processes for working cooperatively with in-house staff and partner agencies; prepare, evaluate and monitor program budgets; and complete assignments, on time, with limited supervision.

TYPICAL

ASSIGNMENTS:       Under the supervision and direction of a Senior Planner and Section Director, the Planner/Analyst will  be responsible for:

1.      Work with stakeholders including the MTC Advisory Council to evaluate options for improving transit performance in the Bay Area. Work with senior staff to present policy options to MTC Commission for consideration.  Incorporate any findings or recommendations into the Short Range Transit Plans, Performance Audit, and Productivity Improvement Program process. (As background, the Bay Area has 20+ transit agencies and carries roughly 500 million passengers annually.  The cost of this service is roughly $1.8 billion per year, 30% of which is covered by fares.)    

2.      Manage the overall work of Performance Audit consultants including compliance with contract terms and conditions; renewal of the existing contracts; close coordination with in-house Legal, Finance and Planning Section staff in the preparation of Requests for Proposal (RFPs), negotiation of contracts, project billing and account management, and developing long range funding plans. 

3.      Build upon recommendations outlined in the RM2 Transit Connectivity plan, working to develop specific implementation strategies in cooperation with the Traveler Coordination and Information section of MTC.

4.      Actively represent MTC in multi-agency agreements that affect transit funding in the Bay Area, such as the renewal of the Joint Powers Agreement on Caltrain, the VTA/ACE agreement, the CCJPA/BART/VTA agreements on service to the South Bay, and the SMART Corridor Agreements in Marin and Sonoma Counties. Analyze and evaluate any proposed agreements for how they affect transit performance or funding in the region.

5.      Perform as-needed analysis of transit operator performance and funding requirements.

6.      Represent MTC at meetings, review written reports and memoranda prepared by project staff and make presentations before MTC committees, executive staff, and other agencies.  Conduct general liaison, problem solving and correspondence handling.

INSTRUCTIONS

TO APPLICANTS:    Submit an MTC Application, a current resume and responses to the supplemental to: Human Resources Office, Metropolitan Transportation Commission, 101 Eighth Street, Oakland, CA 94607. Applications submitted without all of the required materials will not be given further consideration. Application materials must arrive in the Human Resources Office before 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, 2006.   Faxed or emailed applications are not acceptable.

                                    Prepare a brief written summary covering each of the areas addressed below.  Limit your responses to a maximum of two sheets of paper (8 1/2" x 11"). Typewritten is preferred. Please be sure your experience directly relates to this position and cite the organization where you acquired the relevant experience.

1.      State your experience with actively coordinating a number of stakeholders who have conflicting goals.  Did you achieve an agreement or a program of projects that met a regional policy or objective?

2.      Describe any experience you have had in recommending changes to business or institutional practices, with the objective of improving system productivity or performance.  Please describe the challenges and/or successes you faced in making such a recommendation.

Applications may be downloaded from MTC’s website, www.mtc.ca.gov. or contact MTC’s Job Hotline, at (510) 817-5818, or email jobhotline@....  Leave your contact information and position applying for, to receive the announcement and application forms by mail. 

EMPLOYEE SELECTION PROCESS:

This Job Announcement sets a cut-off date and time for the receipt of applications.  Applications will be reviewed as promptly as possible following the cut-off date.  Those candidates whose applications show the best combination of training, experience, knowledge, and ability relevant to the position will be invited for an interview.

A panel whose members are acquainted with the requirements of the position will conduct interviews.  At the conclusion of the interviews, the panel will rate the candidates.  The Executive Director may offer the position to the best-qualified candidate.

After the position has been offered and accepted, all other considered candidates will be notified promptly of the filling of the position.  The panel will recommend which of the candidates interviewed but not selected may constitute an "eligibility" list, which will remain in effect for six months.  In the event the same, or very similar position becomes available during that period, the list may be used for further selection.  In the event that a suitable candidate is not found, the position may be reopened for further recruitment.

INTRODUCTORY PERIOD:

The initial six months of service in this position constitute a probation period.  The purpose of probation is to assist the employee in adapting to the new job, to evaluate the employee’s performance relative to continuation in the position, and to provide for corrective measures when performance is deficient.

SALARY SCHEDULE:

MTC staff employees are paid on the basis of an adopted salary schedule.  The cited grade for this position consists of a total of eleven steps with intervals of approximately 2½% available for merit progression.

THE FOLLOWING ARE AMONG THE BENEFITS OFFERED TO EMPLOYEES OF MTC:

·        One day per month paid vacation leave; for each year of service, an additional day per year is granted to a maximum of 25 days per year.

·        One day per month paid sick leave, with no limit to the amount of sick leave that can be accumulated.  (May cash out up to 240 hours of accumulated sick leave upon separation from the Agency.)

·        Eleven paid holidays per year.

·        Personal business leave; up to three days per year depending upon date of hire.

·        Health Benefits Insurance through the Public Employees’ Retirement System (dependent coverage shared by the employee and MTC).

·        Agency-paid Vision Care Insurance, employees only (no dependent coverage).

·        Agency-paid Dental Insurance (dependent coverage shared by the employee and MTC).

·        Agency-paid Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability Insurance.

·        Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS); the total contribution paid by MTC.  PERS is in lieu of employee contribution to the Social Security System.

·        Transit/Parking Subsidy.

·        Alternative payroll savings plans (deferred compensation plans, two credit unions).

QUALIFICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THE UNITED STATES:

The selected candidate will be required to provide verification of his/her identity and evidence of having legal authorization to work in the United States prior to beginning employment.  The selected candidate must maintain his/her employment eligibility status and will be responsible for notifying MTC of any changes. 

BACKGROUND CHECKS:

MTC conducts background checks to verify information included in the candidate’s application, resume and supplemental materials. 

CALIFORNIA DRIVERS LICENSE:

A valid California Drivers License is required, as MTC employees may be expected to operate an automobile in the performance of assigned duties. Exceptions to this policy will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to accommodate special needs.

MTC IS AN EEO/AA EMPLOYER:

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission is a non-discriminatory employer.  MTC provides all employees and applicants with an equal opportunity in every aspect of the employment experience regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical handicap, medical condition, or marital status.  This policy is implemented through an ongoing affirmative action program to ensure maximum opportunity to participate in the Commission's programs.

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission is a regional transportation-planning agency created by the legislature pursuant to Government Code Sections 66500 et seq. to provide coordinated transportation development for the nine-county Bay Area.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

TEMPORARY

REGIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM COORDINATOR

(Highway And Arterial Operations Section)

(This position is a full-time temporary assignment)

VACANCIES:            One

SALARY RANGE:     $28.00 per hour (Depending upon qualifications salary may be higher.)

DESCRIPTION:         Under close supervision of a Senior Program Coordinator, this position will support MTC’s Regional Emergency Management Program, perform program coordination activities with staff from MTC and partner agencies, assist with the supervision and management of consultants, provide support to other staff as assigned, and perform other related duties as required.  The position has secured for funding through FY 06/07.

MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS:   Education:  Completion of a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field related to the assignment, such as civil, traffic or transportation engineering; transportation planning; public administration or emergency management; public policy or regional planning; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  A Master’s degree is desirable.

Experience: Minimum of one year of professional experience in an appropriate field related to the assignment, such as transportation planning, emergency planning, or public administration. Additional professional work experience is desirable.  (One year of graduate work in a discipline directly related to the position may be substituted for one-year job experience).

Knowledge of:  Principles and practices of traffic engineering, public administration, emergency planning and management, transportation program administration, project management and control.  Principles and techniques of quantitative analysis, including spreadsheets and database analysis and management.  Methods and techniques for record keeping and report preparation, writing, and public presentations.  Proper English, spelling, and grammar.  Office practices, methods and equipment, including a computer and standard office software.

Ability to:  Perform professional functions in the specific area of assignment. Work with experienced professionals from a variety of agencies to accomplish specific objectives of the Program.  Identify problems, consider options, develop strategies, and make practical recommendations.  Prepare correspondence and reports.  Prepare and make public presentations.  Follow written and oral directions.  Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.  Carry out assignments through to completion on time with limited supervision.  Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, partner agencies, and consultants.

TYPICAL

ASSIGNMENTS:       Under the supervision and direction of an MTC Senior Program Coordinator, the Assistant Program Coordinator will:

1.      Help manage and supervise a number of consultant contracts and agreements with partner agencies to ensure compliance with conditions of performance and Program requirements; develop and maintain system to record performance and payments.

2.      Review consultant deliverables for adherence to the detailed scope of work, schedule, and budget, and provide constructive comments.

3.      Evaluate consultant performance and make recommendations for improvement.

4.      Work with consultants and transportation agencies to design tabletop and functional exercise to test Regional Transportation Emergency Operations Plan based on specific disaster scenario, such as major earthquake, terrorist attack, flu pandemic, etc.

5.      Write memos and make presentations regarding the Program to various committees and technical organizations.

6.      Assist other employees in carrying out related tasks.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

Submit completed MTC application with a resume to the Human Resources Office by 5:00 PM, Friday, March 10, 2006. 

Applications may be downloaded from MTC’s web site, www.mtc.ca.gov.  Contact MTC at the Job Hotline, (510) 817-5818, or send email with your contact information to jobhotline@... for the announcement and application forms.  Applications not submitted on MTC forms will not be considered.  Materials and questions should be addressed to:  Human Resources Office, Metropolitan Transportation Commission, 101-8th Street, Oakland, CA 94607.  (Faxed/emailed applications will NOT be accepted.)

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

·        Transit/Parking subsidy

·        Direct deposit

·        MTC contributes towards employee’s social security benefit

QUALIFICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THE UNITED STATES:

The selected candidate will be required to provide verification of his/her identity and evidence of having legal authorization to work in the United States prior to beginning employment.  The selected candidate must maintain his/her employment eligibility status and will be responsible for notifying MTC of any changes. 

BACKGROUND CHECKS:

MTC conducts background checks to verify information included in the candidate’s application, resume and supplemental materials. 

CALIFORNIA DRIVERS LICENSE:

A valid California Drivers License is required, as MTC employees may be expected to operate an automobile in the performance of assigned duties. Exceptions to this policy will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to accommodate special needs.

MTC IS AN EEO/AA EMPLOYER

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission is a non-discriminatory employer.  MTC provides all employees and applicants with an equal opportunity in every aspect of the employment experience regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical handicap, medical condition, or marital status.  This policy is implemented through an ongoing affirmative action program to ensure maximum opportunity to participate in the Commission's programs.

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission is a regional transportation-planning agency created by the legislature pursuant to Government Code Sections 66500 et seq. to provide coordinated transportation development for the nine-county Bay.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION:                 LEGAL ASSISTANT

CLASSIFICATION:   Legal Assistant (Legal Section)

VACANCIES:            One

SALARY RANGE:     Grade V of the Salary Plan: $50,250 to $64,324 per year

DESCRIPTION:         Under the direct supervision of the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel and the general supervision of the other members of the Office of General Counsel, perform varied, difficult, confidential and often sensitive office administrative, paralegal and office support functions in the legal office. The position requires a thorough knowledge of legal office procedures, on-line legal research tools, and legal terminology; and requires confidentiality. Assignments will vary in difficulty and complexity based upon the incumbent’s experience, expertise and demonstrated proficiency. Perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS:   Education:  Completion of a high school degree and technical training as legal assistant required. 

Experience:  Minimum four years of progressively responsible, relevant and verifiable professional secretarial or office administrative experience, one of which must have been served in a law office in either the public or private sector. 

Must have experience in:  Furnishing administrative or secretarial support for multiple attorneys.  Conducting legal research on-line with one or more of the generally used Internet-based resources, such as Westlaw or Lexis. Reviewing and editing prepared documents for accuracy. Developing and maintaining records management and filing systems. Maintaining legal volumes to ensure that law library is up-to-date.

Knowledge of: Law office administrative and management practices and procedures; Basic functions and organization of public bodies; Legal reference materials and research techniques including on-line research tools; Techniques for legal calendaring, e-filing, and PACER document retrieval; Legal terminology, forms, documents and requirements used in legal practice and proceedings; English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; Office procedures, methods and equipment, and common software applications, including Microsoft Office and Excel.; Principles and procedures of record keeping.

Ability to: Perform responsible, complex, technical, difficult and confidential secretarial work; Compose correspondence and prepare standard legal documents; Type accurately and clearly from clear copy at a rate of 50 words per minutes; Organize, set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility; Perform electronic legal research; organize and maintain complex and extensive legal and office files and calendars; Maintain sensitive and confidential information; Use tact, discretion and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive situations, outside legal counsel and litigants; Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Establish and maintain effective working relationships; Read, understand and review legal documents for accuracy and relevant information; Analyze situations and identify an effective course of action to solve inquiries, problems and complaints; Read, interpret and record data accurately;  Work independently; Make sound decisions within established guidelines; Follow written and oral directions.

TYPICAL

ASSIGNMENTS:       Under the direct supervision of the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel and the general supervision of the other members of the Office of General Counsel, the Legal Assistant will perform the following tasks:

·  Draft memoranda, correspondence, transmittals, and other documents and reports; proofread and check written materials for accuracy, completeness and compliance with MTC’s standards and legal requirements; coordinate and assist response to requests for production of documents in connection with litigation; organize, copy, mail, fax, and/or arrange service and delivery of court documents and exhibits; compile and maintain complex and extensive records and prepare appropriate reports; provide office support services to the General Counsel and other attorneys in the Office of General Counsel.

·  Receive and screen visitors and telephone calls, refer inquiries as appropriate; provide and handle information requiring sensitivity and use of sound independent judgment; review, prioritize and route incoming correspondence; respond to requests for information.

·  Maintain calendars; schedule meetings; coordinate, organize, maintain, update various records, files, manuals and resource materials; prioritize, distribute and process incoming and outgoing mail; handle confidential correspondence; make travel arrangements and conference reservations; and arrange meetings, conferences and civic functions; facilitate communications.

·  Maintain the GroupWise calendar for attorneys in the General Counsel’s Office; verify and monitor timelines for all legal filings, appearances and deadlines; establish and monitor litigation, legal and contract files; organize and maintain general office files; order and update legal reference materials and maintain the law library.

·  Assist with the preparation of documents and legal research at the direction, and under the supervision of the General Counsel or other attorneys; conduct legal research projects;

·  Establish positive working relationships with Agency management and staff, and the public. Interact with government officials, commissioners, the public and all levels of Agency personnel.

·  Provide information regarding the functions, policies and administrative procedures relevant to the Office of General Counsel to the public and other staff.

·  Assist with and/or administer special projects.

·  Perform related duties as assigned.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

Submit an MTC Application and a current resume to: Human Resources Office, Metropolitan Transportation Commission, 101 Eighth Street, Oakland, CA 94607. Applications submitted without all of the required materials will not be given further consideration. Application materials must arrive in the Human Resources Office before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 10, 2006.   Faxed or emailed applications are not acceptable.

Applications may be downloaded from MTC’s website, www.mtc.ca.gov. or contact MTC’s Job Hotline, at (510) 817-5818, or email jobhotline@....  Leave your contact information and position applying for, to receive the announcement and application forms by mail. 

EMPLOYEE SELECTION PROCESS:

This Job Announcement sets a cut-off date and time for the receipt of applications.  Applications will be reviewed as promptly as possible following the cut-off date.  Those candidates whose applications show the best combination of training, experience, knowledge, and ability relevant to the position will be invited for an interview.

A panel whose members are acquainted with the requirements of the position will conduct interviews.  At the conclusion of the interviews, the panel will rate the candidates.  The Executive Director may offer the position to the best-qualified candidate.

After the position has been offered and accepted, all other considered candidates will be notified promptly of the filling of the position.  The panel will recommend which of the candidates interviewed but not selected may constitute an "eligibility" list, which will remain in effect for six months.  In the event the same, or very similar position becomes available during that period, the list may be used for further selection.  In the event that a suitable candidate is not found, the position may be reopened for further recruitment.

INTRODUCTORY PERIOD:

The initial six months of service in this position constitute a probation period.  The purpose of probation is to assist the employee in adapting to the new job, to evaluate the employee’s performance relative to continuation in the position, and to provide for corrective measures when performance is deficient.

SALARY SCHEDULE:

MTC staff employees are paid on the basis of an adopted salary schedule.  The cited grade for this position consists of a total of eleven steps with intervals of approximately 2½% available for merit progression.

THE FOLLOWING ARE AMONG THE BENEFITS OFFERED TO EMPLOYEES OF MTC:

·      One day per month paid vacation leave; for each year of service, an additional day per year is granted to a maximum of 25 days per year.

·      One day per month paid sick leave, with no limit to the amount of sick leave that can be accumulated.  (May cash out up to 240 hours of accumulated sick leave upon separation from the Agency.)

·      Eleven paid holidays per year.

·      Personal business leave; up to three days per year depending upon date of hire.

·      Health Benefits Insurance through the Public Employees’ Retirement System (dependent coverage shared by the employee and MTC).

·      Agency-paid Vision Care Insurance, employees only (no dependent coverage).

·      Agency-paid Dental Insurance (dependent coverage shared by the employee and MTC).

·      Agency-paid Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability Insurance.

·      Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS); the total contribution paid by MTC.  PERS is in lieu of employee contribution to the Social Security System.

·      Transit/Parking Subsidy.

·      Alternative payroll savings plans (deferred compensation plans, two credit unions).

QUALIFICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THE UNITED STATES:

The selected candidate will be required to provide verification of his/her identity and evidence of having legal authorization to work in the United States prior to beginning employment.  The selected candidate must maintain his/her employment eligibility status and will be responsible for notifying MTC of any changes. 

BACKGROUND CHECKS:

MTC conducts background checks to verify information included in the candidate’s application, resume and supplemental materials. 

CALIFORNIA DRIVERS LICENSE:

A valid California Drivers License is required, as MTC employees may be expected to operate an automobile in the performance of assigned duties. Exceptions to this policy will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to accommodate special needs.

MTC IS AN EEO/AA EMPLOYER:

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission is a non-discriminatory employer.  MTC provides all employees and applicants with an equal opportunity in every aspect of the employment experience regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical handicap, medical condition, or marital status.  This policy is implemented through an ongoing affirmative action program to ensure maximum opportunity to participate in the Commission's programs.

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission is a regional transportation-planning agency created by the legislature pursuant to Government Code Sections 66500 et seq. to provide coordinated transportation development for the nine-county Bay Area.