Transit Analyst

About the role

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking a Transit Analyst to join the Public Transportation Office within the Policy, Data and Analysis Division. The position is part of a newly created role designed to support transit providers in understanding and complying with funding and training opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare written and digital communication to inform transit providers about funding and training opportunities.
• Oversee and provide technical support to transit agencies receiving federal and state grants to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Evaluate transit provider quarterly reporting on revenues, expenses, service data, accidents, assets, and civil rights complaints.
• Resolve issues and discrepancies in transit provider reimbursement requests.
• Guide transit providers in planning transportation improvement activities.
• Communicate public transportation information both internally and externally.
• Draft and review communication plans, announcements, materials, and contact lists for transit providers.
• Identify and promote successful public transportation projects and initiatives.
• Update and maintain the agency’s public transportation webpages.
• Develop and distribute educational materials about public transportation.
• Provide technical assistance and customer service to transit providers receiving state and federal transportation program funding.
• Work in an office environment, evenings, and weekends, with occasional travel.

Requirements

Any combination of experience or education equivalent to five years of experience supporting the knowledge and skills required for the classification, or a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social sciences, or a related field, with two years of experience coordinating or administering a program.

Qualifications

• Experience working collaboratively with others, respecting different viewpoints, and contributing to a positive culture.
• Experience objectively analyzing information and drawing rational conclusions.
• Experience managing time, staying organized, and meeting deadlines.
• Experience effectively communicating complex information to a non-technical audience.

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity. Flexible work schedules, paid leave, and other benefits are available.

Pay

$5,458 - $8,352 per month

Schedule

Hybrid work options available – the person in this position will be required to work in the office at least eight times per year.