1 Transit Analyst I
Bargaining Unit: Professional Employees’ Group
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Class Code: 30501
Updated: 12/2025
DEFINITION
Under the direction of the Transit Manager, the Transit Analyst I is responsible for carrying out a variety of analytical and technical assignments; and working on administrative and operational activities, analysis and special projects in support of Union City’s transit programs and services.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry-level class in the Transit Division. Work given to an incumbent in this class involves various tasks including, but not limited to, assisting in analysis and development of transit programs and services, research of new trends in public transit and comparing how Union City provides service delivery, and participation in coordination events or meetings on behalf of Union City. Incumbents in this class perform the routine analytical work while learning City and department policies and receiving on-the-job training in the performance of more complex duties. The Transit Analyst I has basic knowledge of the operating procedures and policies of transit and/or transportation planning. This class is distinguished from the next higher level of Transit Analyst II in that the latter is the full journey-level, professional class in the division, working independently to accomplish the duties and responsibilities assigned.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (illustrative only)
• Assist in the planning, operations and activities of the City’s public transit programs (fixed route, paratransit, and micro-transit). Assist in a variety of studies for the preparation, analysis, or evaluation of reports and grant requests. • Learning to prepare and present comprehensive and technical, administrative, statistical and financial analytical reports that present and interpret data, identify alternatives, present and justify conclusions, make forecasts, and offer recommendations based on data summaries and other findings. • Researching information by identifying, locating, and extracting relevant data and information from various sources in order to obtain sufficient, valid and reliable data for analysis and decision-making purposes. • Assist in the development of regularly occurring required plans or programs such as the Short-Range Transit Plan (SRTP), Title VI and Language Assistance Plan (LAP), Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan, and Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP).
2 • Assist in the preparation of the scope of work (RFP’s, IFB’s, etc.) and other contract management related tasks such as monitoring and closeout of service and maintenance contracts, professional services, vehicle procurements, etc. • Use web-based programs designed to provide information to the Computer Assisted Dispatch and Automatic Vehicle Location (CAD/AVL) systems used to track vehicles and provide information to the region’s 511 system. • Work with other City departments, other transit agencies and other public agencies to provide adequate transit amenities, service levels, service coordination and transit or transportation mitigation measures. • Researching and responding to public complaints and inquiries; participating in the design and implementation of administrative procedures. • Provide minor assistance with the Public Works Department. • Perform related duties, responsibilities and assist in special projects as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education, experience and training that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education and Experience:
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Transit and/or Transportation Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, Public Administration or a related field.
Completion of an internship in transportation planning, or six (6) months experience in a transportation planning environment.
Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.
Knowledge Of:
• Basic principles, practices and techniques of transit and/or transportation planning; data sources for transit and/or transportation research. • Basic Paratransit requirements.
• Basic Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations. • General Civil Rights regulations.
• Funding sources for transit industry.
• Industry trends and legislation pertaining to transit industry. • Building and Maintaining a General Transit Feed Service (GTFS) along with its variations.
3 Ability To:
• Assist in administering contractual agreements related to public transit systems. • Assist in analyzing and developing basic transit programs. • Assist in representing the department/division at other agency meetings, citizen groups and/or with private individuals.
• Gather, organize and analyze statistical data.
• Interpret, explain and apply public transit policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Utilize Microsoft Office, and similar software, create visual graphics and perform office work.
• Participate in program administration activities.
• Plan a trip using an internet-based program.
• Express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing to groups and individuals.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
• Learn to administer ongoing departmental/divisional programs/contracts. • Work through direct supervision.
WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The City of Union City is an equal opportunity employer. The City of Union City will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Incumbents generally work in a typical office environment with adequate light and temperature. There may be occasional exposure to fumes, noxious odors, dust, mist, gases, poor ventilation, underground/confined/restricted working environment and exposure to loud noise. This position is based out of the City’s Corporation Yard which is an active operational facility with uneven surfaces and vertical hazards that require appropriate footwear and clothing.
Travel: Positions in this class may require local travel and statewide travel as necessary.