TCRTA Transit Planning Manager

Job Description:

TCRTA Transit Planning Manager

Description

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Tulare County Regional Transit Agency (TCRTA). The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are committed to public service and want to play an active role in strengthening the community. If you are not familiar with our community, you should check us out. We offer year-around outdoor activities, and a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere. Plus, this all comes with a lower cost of living, short commutes, and easy access to California’s coastline, mountain ranges, wine country and various state and national parks. This may be where you build a career, not just find a job.

Typical Duties

• Manage, supervise and administer the development of service plans and schedules for all transportation modes.

• Manage and supervise service planning of contracted vendor (Scheduling, Planning, GIS, Business Intelligence) including setting goals and expectations and performance reviews.
• Manage the distribution and processing of work assignments.

• Provide assistance and support for various planning projects and activities.
  

For a full list of duties for this position, please click job description .

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in transportation planning, urban planning, economics, business administration, or public administration.

Experience:

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience with a public transit agency, local state, or federal jurisdiction with duties in in transportation planning, urban or regional planning, including supervision of other professional and support staff.
• Two (2) years of experience must be with transit planning.

Knowledge of:

• Theory and principles of transportation planning and research methods, trends and history of transportation planning.
• Public information techniques.
• Statistical analysis.
• Principals of transportation forecasting models.

Skill/Ability to:

• Gather and analyze factual data and summarize findings.
• Prepare reports and develop forms.
• Assist in the study of transportation planning problems.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with local agencies, employees and the public.

License or Certificate:

• AICP required

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bargaining Unit 20

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP). .

Retirement : The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave : 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual :

2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.

FLSA exempt employees accrue an additional 5 days of vacation per year.

Sick Leave Accrual : 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Career Incentive Pay

Employees who have completed five (5) or more Years of Service with Tulare County and meet the eligibility criteria described in Administrative Regulation – 52, earn additional pay according to the schedule below.

Years of Service

% Increase

Total

5

3%

3%

10

2%

5%

15

3%

8%

20

2%

10%

Group Term Life Insurance : $30,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Long Term Disability Insurance: A Long Term Disability plan is provided. This provides financial protection for you by paying a portion of your income while you are disabled. Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation : A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.

Closing Date/Time: 5/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$106,111.88 - $129,321.94 Annually