Transit Analyst

State of Oregon•Salem, OR

4d•$5,458 - $8,352•Hybrid

About The Position

The Public Transportation Office is looking to hire a transit analyst to fill a recently created position. This role involves preparing written and digital communication to keep transit providers informed of funding and training opportunities. Additionally, the analyst will be responsible for oversight and technical support for transit agencies receiving federal and state grants to ensure they are meeting state and federal requirements. The Oregon Department of Transportation provides a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. They encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

Requirements

Any combination of experience or education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.
A bachelor's degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and two years experience coordinating or administering a program.
Experience working collaboratively with others, respecting different viewpoints and contributing to a positive culture.
Experience objectively analyzing information and drawing a rational conclusion.
Experience managing your time, staying organized and meeting deadlines.
Experience effectively communicating complex information to a non-technical audience.
Must be able to work in an office environment.
Must be able to work evenings or weekends.
Must be able to travel.
Must be able to work in the office at least eight times per year.
Must fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US.
Must have dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer included in submitted experience fields or attached resume.
Must upload cover letter in the ‘Resume/Cover Letter’ section of the application.
Must complete questionnaire.
Must respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire after submitting application.
Criminal background checks on final candidates.
Additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience working collaboratively with others, respecting different viewpoints and contributing to a positive culture.
Experience objectively analyzing information and drawing a rational conclusion.
Experience managing your time, staying organized and meeting deadlines.
Experience effectively communicating complex information to a non-technical audience.

Responsibilities

Monitor and provide oversight to ensure public transit providers are meeting federal and state requirements.
Evaluate transit provider quarterly reporting of revenues, expenses, service data, accidents, assets and civil rights complaints.
Resolve issues and discrepancies.
Review transit provider reimbursement requests for eligible expenses and documentation and work directly with transit providers to correct issues.
Guide transit providers in properly planning transportation improvement activities.
Communicate public transportation information internally and externally.
Draft and review communication plans, announcements, materials and contact lists for transit providers.
Identify public transit success stories and develop public communications to highlight the success of federal and state transit funding programs.
Update and maintain the agency’s public transportation webpages.
Prepare educational materials about public transportation.
Provide customer service and technical services to transit providers receiving state and federal transportation program funding.