Scheduling Trainee (SDA Senior Schedule Planner)

This position is open to King County Metro employees who have passed the probationary period in their current career service position only.(Must be compliant with Local 587 contract rules)

Metros Service Development Sectionhas an exciting Special Duty opportunityto come train and contribute to the Scheduling group. This position offers first-hand experience working as part of the Scheduling group. This SDA is expected to last at least 6 months in duration. Scheduling Trainee experience has proven to be essential for those seeking career service placement in the Scheduling group longer term.

Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. You will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values behaviors and practices to all aspects of the work. You will also:

As the SDA Transit Senior Schedule Planner (AKA Scheduling Trainee) you will:

• Learn about transit scheduling principles and techniques
• Learnhowschedulesare integratedwithbusstopdata
• Assistwitheffortstoimproveservicereliabilityandaccesstocomfortstations
• Gainhands-onexperiencedevelopingormodifyingvehicleandcrewschedulesforupcomingservicechanges
• 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 requestsetc.
• Interact with work groups beyond Bus Operations throughout Metro including:Service PlanningTransit Route Facilities Vehicle MaintenanceCustomer Communication andServicesEvent Organizers andexternaljurisdictions
• Perform other Scheduling related duties as assigned

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
• Anabilitytoworkinateamenvironmentbementoredbyothers andlearnnewtechnicalskills
• AninterestinunderstandingtherolesandresponsibilitiesofScheduling
• Knowledgeofcityandcountygeographyandareatrafficpatterns
• Knowledgeofvarioustypesofcoachequipment
• Excellentoraland writtencommunicationskills;excellentinterpersonalskills
• Customerserviceskills
• Abilitytoworkindependentlyandsetprioritiestomeetcriticalproductiondeadlines
• Skillinworkingwithavarietyofindividualsfromdiversebackgrounds
• Skillinmathematicsandstatisticalcalculations
• Skillin enteringandextractinginformationfromautomatedinformationsystems
• Skill in planning assigning balancing and checking work

Application & Selection Process

*PER LOCAL 587 CONTRACT RULES THIS SDA OPPORTUNITY IS OPEN TO CURRENT METRO FIRST LINE BUS SUPERVISORS FIRST LINE RAIL OR STREETCAR (O&M) SUPERVISORS OR OSS COORDINATORS. 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. CURRENT SITs AND OPERATORS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE.

Who May Apply
We are accepting applications from King County Metro employees who have passed the probationary period in their current career service position only. (Must be compliant with Local 587 contract rules above)

Required Application Materials
An online employment application answers to the supplemental questions and a letter of interest describing your qualifications are required. The required letter of interest shouldexplain why you are interested in this position and how you meet the qualifications described in this job posting.

Selection Process
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. Formal offers are contingent on successful references and/or an HR record review. It is important to note that you must get approval from your current supervisor/manager to accept a Special Duty assignment. Pay for SDA will be in accordance with the Personnel Guidelines or the selected employees collective bargaining agreement.

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.

Union Representation/Job Code/GradeLOCAL 587/241806/Grade 45

Work Location
This position follows a hybrid work schedule requiring a minimum of 2 days per week onsite at King Street Center 201 S Jackson St. Seattle WA 98104 consistent with King County Metros hybrid work policy. Remote workdays may be adjusted based on operational or business needs.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.

Are you ready to make a difference Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.

Application Process

If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King Countys vision for unified equitable and high-performing government please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.

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