Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Job Classification Specification
DATA TECHNICIAN - TCU
Pay Grade B47
Basic Function
| Under moderate supervision, provides technical support in preparation, compilation, and reporting of computerized planning data. |
Classification Characteristics
Supervised by: Transportation Planning Manager
Supervises:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Work Environment
In order to achieve Metro’s goals in support of its mission, potential candidates are
required to commit and continuously practice and demonstrate the following work values:
- Safety – To ensure that our employees, passengers
and the general public’s safety is always our first consideration.
- Service Excellence – To provide safe, clean, reliable,
on-time, courteous service for our clients and customers.
- Workforce Development – To make Metro a learning organization
that attracts, develops, motivates and retains a world-class workforce.
- Accountability for Performance and Fiscal Responsibility – To manage every taxpayer and customer-generated dollar as if it were coming from our own pocket and ensure the highest possible return on investment.
- Innovation and Technology – To actively participate in identifying
best practices for continuous improvement.
- Sustainability – To reduce, reuse and recycle all internal resources
and reduce green-house gas emissions.
- Integrity – To rely on the professional ethics and honesty of every
Metro employee.
- Teamwork – To actively blend our individual talents to achieve world-class
performance and service.
- Civil Rights – To actively promote compliance with all civil rights statutes,
regulations and policies.
- Community – To actively engage with the Community as it relates to Metro interest/services.
Examples of Duties
- Compiles, enters, and edits data into computer
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Develops and updates departmental reports and data bases
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Modifies report formats
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Extracts, reviews, and distributes departmental reports
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Serves as departmental liaison in data collection matters and provides technical data processing support to scheduling and Operations Department
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Develops and maintains user and operational manuals
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Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out
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Essential Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Applicable computer hardware and software packages and their capabilities
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Data processing terminology
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Ability to:
- Design report formats
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Compile, review, and analyze data
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Use computer keyboard and terminal for entering, extracting, and utilizing data
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Print finished reports
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Update data files
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Perform simple mathematical calculations
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Interact professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
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Communicate effectively with others
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Read, write, speak, and understand English
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Minimum Qualifications
Potential candidates interested in the DATA TECHNICIAN - TCU position MUST meet
the following requirements:
- 2 years of experience performing responsible clerical duties in the computerized processing of data, including at least 1 year’s experience utilizing the specified hardware and software
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Completion of a training program for the specified equipment may be substituted for the year’s experience in utilizing it
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Special Conditions
Disclaimer
This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
Date Originally Created: 4/28/1995
Date Last Revised: 6/7/2003
TCU: 0978