FIXED BUS ROUTE SCHEDULER (Administrative Officer) - Range 14 / AMEA

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FIXED BUS ROUTE SCHEDULER (Administrative Officer) - Range 14 / AMEA

Salary

$30.56 - $39.08 Hourly

Location

Anchorage, AK

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

2025-00032

Department

Public Transportation

Division

Transit Planning

Opening Date

01/08/2025

Closing Date

1/28/2025 5:00 PM Alaska

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

These positions are represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and are subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the AMEA.

DEPARTMENT: Public Transportation

HOURS OF WORK: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm with one hour lunch break

LOCATION: 3600 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

Remote work schedule opportunities (telecommuting) may be considered after successful completion of probation, at the discretion of management and with the approval of the department head. Not all positions are eligible for remote work (telecommuting) per P&P 40-40.

Example of Duties

This position will have the primary responsibility of developing and managing all aspects related to fixed route scheduling and service changes. Service changes may include modifying running times, adjusting trip times and schedules, route realignments, service expansion/reduction, hour of operation changes, and preparing work assignments for the bus operators. Such duties include investigating and evaluating existing schedules and recommending revisions. This includes writing, revising, and producing new schedules using scheduling software; and constructing bus operator work assignments and run cutting using a semi-automated and/ or automated process. This position serves as project manager for all service-related changes and coordinates with all other transit divisions to ensure each service change is implemented on schedule within budget. Other duties include preparing maps, notices, and route descriptions relating to service changes using GIS and other presentation software. This position develops various technical reports, meets with bus operators regularly, conducts public meetings regarding service improvements, and ensures all the rider tools and public-facing data is accurate and timely. Furthermore, this position leads the effort to analyze the effectiveness of each service change and uses the data to help inform recommendations for future service improvements.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED or equivalent and six (6) years of experience in the field related to the position.

OR

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and four (4) years of experience in the field related to the position.

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and two (2) years of experience in the field related to the position.

Preferences:

• Ability to develop and maintain complex databases, perform complex arithmetic and statistical calculations, and accurately and expeditiously input and interpret data.

• Ability to read and interpret professional manuals, textbooks, and other materials.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Additional Important Information

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory municipal employment office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference:

Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process:

Once an applicant clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. Note: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Alaska Standard Time.

The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) 343-4571

The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:

Health / Medical Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio

• Life Insurance

• Dependent Life Insurance

• Short Term Disability

• Long Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care

• Health Savings Accounts

Retirement:

• State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program

• 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

Employer Paid Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Leave Plan

• 13 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx) .

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In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).

Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.

If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.

Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Are you a current employee affiliated with the Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA)?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Which of the following best describes your level of completed education as it relates to this position?

• None / Less than High School

• High School Diploma / GED / Equivalent

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline.

  04

  How many years of relevant experience do you have in the field(s) related to the position?

• Less than 2 years

• 2 years to less than 4 years

• 4 years to less than 6 years

• 6 years or more

  05

  Describe the experience you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History support your response.

Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.

06

Please select your level of proficiency with Microsoft word, excel, and outlook.

• None

• Beginner

• Intermediate

• Advanced

  Required Question

Employer

Municipality of Anchorage

Address

632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501

Phone

(907) 343-4442

Website

http://www.muni.org/jol

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