Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Job Classification Specification
SCHEDULE MAKER II
Pay Grade U04
Basic Function
| Under moderate supervision, develops transit schedules, Operator work run assignments, and related documents. |
Classification Characteristics
| Differs from Schedule Supervisor in that Schedule Maker II performs journey-level work, while Schedule Supervisor supervises subordinate staff. Differs from Schedule Maker I in that Schedule Maker II performs journey-level work, while Schedule Maker I learns and assists in performing journey-level work. |
Supervised by: Schedules Supervisor
Supervises: Manager, Accounting
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
- Develops transit operating schedules according to Planning Department guidelines and other available schedule data
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Revises existing schedules based on analysis of patronage, vehicle running times and other factors
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Develops Operator’s work runs in accordance with Metro policy and labor agreements
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Utilizes computer programs via terminals to assist in the development of schedules, work runs, and related statistics
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Develops and maintains statistical data related to schedules, work runs, personnel, requirements, and service costs
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Balances and verifies schedules, work runs, and manpower counts for accuracy and compliance with applicable provisions and guidelines
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Analyzes patron complaint letters, recommends changes, and writes responses
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Prepares, orders, and proofreads schedule materials prior to publication
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Participates in test trips of new or revised transit routes
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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:
- Large-scale bus transit operations
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Schedule building procedures and techniques
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Relevant labor contract provisions
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Basic statistical methods
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Ability to:
- Develop schedules and Operator assignments according to Metro standards
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Understand and interpret rules, policies, and procedures
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Gather and statistically analyze quantifiable information
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Operate a calculator and computer terminal
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Read and understand labor-management agreements
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Perform arithmetic and basic statistical calculations
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Set priorities under close deadlines
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Communicate effectively orally and in writing
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Read, write, speak, and understand English
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Minimum Qualifications
Potential candidates interested in the SCHEDULE MAKER II position MUST meet
the following requirements:
- 1 year experience developing transit schedules and Operator work run assignments
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Special Conditions
- Frequent travel to other Metro locations
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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: 5/15/1995
Date Last Revised: 9/1/2010
SMART (UTU): 0327C