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Transit Planner

Milwaukee County Transit System

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Location: Milwaukee, WI
Type: Full Time
Posted: 08/14/2017
Deadline to Apply: Open - no deadline given by employer
More Information: Milwaukee Jobs Posting

Job Description:

The Transit Planner I is the first level in a three level series. Position performs entry-level professional planning duties. Typical duties include maintaining ridership and schedule data, updating the database for the automated vehicle annunciator system, and conducting research used to evaluate service.

Job Duties:

  • Maintain ridership and schedule data on key performance measures used to evaluate service
  • Update the database of bus stop locations and audio-visual announcements for the automated vehicle annunciator system
  • Prepare transit maps / related graphics for external departments and stakeholders
  • Research suggestions / complaints from customers
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • An undergraduate degree in urban planning, business, public administration, geography or a related discipline and six (6) months of planning related experience involving research and analysis; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions. A Master’s Degree and/or transit planning experience is desirable.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint). Ability to use GIS software such as ArcMap as well as Adobe suite products (e.g., Illustrator) is desirable.
  • Excellent research and analytical skills with the ability to write clear and concise reports.
  • A self-starter with the ability to learn software applications and with excellent organizational skills.
  • Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of the MCTS system.

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