The Washington Suburban Transit Commission (WSTC) is looking for an individual to provide analysis, recommendations and coordination for transit service in the Washington Region, with a focus on Montgomery and Prince George's Counties. This is a great chance to gain the knowledge and hone the skills needed for a career in transportation for someone with limited experience but with drive, dedication and strong quantitative analysis and writing skills.
Washington Suburban Transit Commission - Senior Transit Analyst
Posted 12/5/14 – Open until filled
This position serves as the Senior Transit Analyst for the Washington Suburban Transit Commission (WSTC). The Washington Suburban Transit Commission (WSTC) is a bi-county agency serving Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. The Commission facilitates planning, coordination and funding for transit services in the region, including the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), Montgomery County Ride On, Prince George’s County The Bus, and other providers in the region. The primary focus of this position is on providing lead worker level of planning work at the WSTC. This position will work closely with the staff of the Washington Suburban Transit Commission and the Director of the Maryland Department of Transportation's Washington Area Transit Office. Salary is $43,000- $55,000.
Examples of duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
- Responsible for the analysis and evaluation of existing and proposed transit service.
- Conduct analysis of transit services in the region and develop recommendations to improve the efficiency and productivity of these services and an understanding the importance of transit service to provide connectivity to residents throughout the region, with particular emphasis on Title VI equity considerations.
- Participate in bus planning studies led by WMATA and other regional providers.
- Conduct analysis of transit ridership and cost trends as well as service change proposals, and preparation of recommendations for service improvements.
Questions, cover letters, and resumes should be sent to the attention of Mr. Sean Egan, Washington Suburban Transit Commission, 4351 Garden City Drive, Suite 305, Hyattsville, Maryland 20785 at wstcjobs@gmail.com. EOE.
