Description
THE POSITION
Under supervision, Transit Scheduler Technicians assist in analyzing and preparing complex regular and special transit operation schedules and related functions to include run-cutting, organizing all scheduled trips into assignments of operating personnel and vehicles. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting in the design, planning, and scheduling of fixed route bus service and related functions using statistical data and research to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service, recommend modifications to service, driver runs, or assignments to improve service quality, and develops and analyzes service alternatives.
The current vacancy exists in the FAX Planning Division and the list generated from this recruitment will be used to fill future vacancies.
Examples of essential duties:
-Assist in coordinating and maintaining scheduling data, including route structures, bus
stops, non-revenue time, minimum layover times, work rules, parameters, and other
elements of the transit scheduling process.
-Gather public requests and stakeholder feedback for evaluating bus service, compiling
data used in route performance statistics.
-Aid in designing new service or modifications to existing service based on collected data
analysis.
-Assist in compiling data to evaluate service productivity, assisting planning staff and the
Transit Scheduler in developing new running times and adjusted schedules to respond to
ridership trends including exporting data from scheduling software systems and
interfacing with other systems.
-Assist in data management of fixed route schedules, production of timetables and driver
schedules, and collection of performance data, including on-time data and passenger
counts.
-Contribute to the development of Standard Operating Procedures.
-Support the analysis and preparation of data, statistical reports, passenger counts,
consumer complaints, and information from citizen groups to achieve more efficient and
economic passenger service through efficient and effective scheduling.
-Provide assistance for planning studies, new service type studies, and feasibility
analyses, aligning services and projects with agency, local, regional, state, and federal
objectives through outreach, logistics coordination, research, analysis, and similar
functions.
-Perform related duties as required.
Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period for up to a maximum of two years at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.
PAY, BENEFITS AND SCHEDULE
BENEFITS: UNIT 3 Classification - The Fresno City Employees Association, Inc. (FCEA)
HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
VACATION LEAVE: Accrue 8 - 14.66 hours per month based on years of service.
SICK LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days
SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum
HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY: Provided through California SDI program.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM PAY: $100 per month (if eligible)
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.
RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.
Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1
HOW TO APPLY
APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT www.fresno.gov/jobs. TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.
It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the junk mail or spam folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders as well.
Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF-SERVICE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
HOW TO ATTACH DOCUMENTS TO OUR ONLINE APPLICATION:
1. Your document must first be scanned and saved to a computer or thumb drive (save as the “document name.”)
2. Then go to www.fresno.gov/jobs > City of Fresno Jobs > Apply On-Line.
3. Enter the same Login Information (Username & Password) that is going to be used for the job you are applying to.
4. Under the section “My Career Tools” (located towards the top of the page), Select “Cover Letters & Attachments”, and then “Add Attachments” towards the bottom.
5. For Attachment Type, choose the most appropriate option (i.e. “DIPLOMA/TRANSCRIPTS or DD214.”)
*If you do not see an appropriate choice, you may use “Reference Attachments.” Under Attachment Purpose, you can TYPE a description.
6. Then Select “Add Attachment” and hit the “Browse” button to locate your attachment.
7. Once you have selected your attachment, select “Open”, hit “Upload” and then “Save & Return.”
8. After you confirm your attachment has been uploaded, then proceed to fill out your online application.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE
Qualified veterans who pass the examination may obtain five (5) additional points.
Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Fresno is an equal opportunity employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.
Requirements
THE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list:
Option 1:
Completion of sixty (60) semester units from an accredited college or university;
AND
One (1) year of experience in scheduling, service planning, data management, or routing within logistics, transportation, transit, transit operations or operating within a
transit/transportation environment.
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year
for year basis where (30) semester units from an accredited college or university equate
to one (1) year of experience.
Option 2:
Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in logistics,
planning, project management, computer science or a closely related field.
Applicants MUST ATTACH A COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS for education verification (instructions below on how to attach documents). Applications lacking the attachment may be rejected.
Special Requirement(s):
Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California driver’s license may be
required at time of appointment.
Eligibles certified for consideration for hire will be required to successfully pass a department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
The examination process may consist of the following:
Written Exam 100% - A job-related multiple choice written examination may be administered which tests a candidate's knowledge of principles, practices and terminology utilized in scheduling, service planning, data management, or routing within logistics, transportation, transit, transit operations or transportation environment.
Candidates must achieve a passing score in order to qualify for the eligible list.
The Written Exam date is scheduled for the week of March 16, 2026.
The City reserves the right to amend any phase of the examination process should there be a limited number of successful candidates.
