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From page 193... ... 193 A P P E N D I X J DART Transit Scheduler Job Descriptions JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Scheduling Supervisor DEPARTMENT: Planning FLSA STATUS: Exempt REPORTS TO: Planning Manager PAY GRADE/CODE: EEO CATEGORY: SALARY RANGE: SAFETY SENSITIVE: No APPROVED DATE: APPROVED BY: POSITION SUMMARY Under supervision of the Planning Manager, the Scheduling Supervisor is responsible for intermediate and advanced scheduling tasks related to the development of passenger timetables and bus operator work assignments, conducting route analysis, and preparing supporting documents for DART's fixedroute transit service. Read the entire page →
From page 194... ... 194 Managing the Transit Scheduling Workforce MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree or associate's degree in transportation planning, public administration, business administration or closely related field preferred, but additional professional experience may be a substitute for education. A minimum of two (2) Read the entire page →
From page 195... ... DART Transit Scheduler Job Descriptions 195 WORK ENVIRONMENT Primary work location is in a general office environment, heated during the winter and cooled in the summer. Job is not subject to significant occupational or environmental hazards. Read the entire page →
From page 196... ... 196 Managing the Transit Scheduling Workforce JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Planning Assistant DEPARTMENT: Planning FLSA STATUS: Nonexempt REPORTS TO: Scheduling Supervisor PAY GRADE/CODE: None EEO CATEGORY: SALARY RANGE: $11.00–$15.32 per hour SAFETY SENSITIVE: No APPROVED DATE: APPROVED BY: POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision, the Planning Assistant is primarily responsible for following the National Transit Database (NTD) process and requirements for calculating average trip length. Read the entire page →
From page 197... ... DART Transit Scheduler Job Descriptions 197 • Ability to work a flexible schedule during all DART service hours and days • Knowledge of Des Moines area and member communities where DART services are provided • Ability to operate portable electronic devices SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY This position does not supervise other employees. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Ability to neatly and legibly handwrite information on Ride Check forms • Ability to board and travel on DART buses, with or without assistance from the Bus Operator • Ability to travel to designated locations at designated times to collect data • Ability to sit for prolonged periods and collect data on a DART bus • The ability to speak and read the English language clearly and concisely WORK ENVIRONMENT Most work will be conducted on DART buses. Read the entire page →

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... 193 A P P E N D I X J DART Transit Scheduler Job Descriptions JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Scheduling Supervisor DEPARTMENT: Planning FLSA STATUS: Exempt REPORTS TO: Planning Manager PAY GRADE/CODE: EEO CATEGORY: SALARY RANGE: SAFETY SENSITIVE: No APPROVED DATE: APPROVED BY: POSITION SUMMARY Under supervision of the Planning Manager, the Scheduling Supervisor is responsible for intermediate and advanced scheduling tasks related to the development of passenger timetables and bus operator work assignments, conducting route analysis, and preparing supporting documents for DART's fixedroute transit service.

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... 194 Managing the Transit Scheduling Workforce MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree or associate's degree in transportation planning, public administration, business administration or closely related field preferred, but additional professional experience may be a substitute for education. A minimum of two (2)

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... DART Transit Scheduler Job Descriptions 195 WORK ENVIRONMENT Primary work location is in a general office environment, heated during the winter and cooled in the summer. Job is not subject to significant occupational or environmental hazards.

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... 196 Managing the Transit Scheduling Workforce JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Planning Assistant DEPARTMENT: Planning FLSA STATUS: Nonexempt REPORTS TO: Scheduling Supervisor PAY GRADE/CODE: None EEO CATEGORY: SALARY RANGE: $11.00–$15.32 per hour SAFETY SENSITIVE: No APPROVED DATE: APPROVED BY: POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision, the Planning Assistant is primarily responsible for following the National Transit Database (NTD) process and requirements for calculating average trip length.

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... DART Transit Scheduler Job Descriptions 197 • Ability to work a flexible schedule during all DART service hours and days • Knowledge of Des Moines area and member communities where DART services are provided • Ability to operate portable electronic devices SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY This position does not supervise other employees. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Ability to neatly and legibly handwrite information on Ride Check forms • Ability to board and travel on DART buses, with or without assistance from the Bus Operator • Ability to travel to designated locations at designated times to collect data • Ability to sit for prolonged periods and collect data on a DART bus • The ability to speak and read the English language clearly and concisely WORK ENVIRONMENT Most work will be conducted on DART buses.

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