Public Information Systems Assistant



Public Information Systems Assistant

Salary

$31.92 - $38.09 Hourly

Location

Downtown Oakland, CA

Job Type

Regular Part Time

Job Number

15-00073

Department

Innovation & Technology

Opening Date

08/18/2015

Closing Date

9/13/2015 11:59 PM Pacific

Summary

AC Transit is actively recruiting for the position of Public Information Systems Assistant (part time, 28hrs/wk). This position is grant funded and continuation is subject to the availability of funds. Under general direction, this position works with various District departments to implement programs and procedures for the production, publication, and display of route and schedule transit information for the public. Enters data, coordinates databases, and operates desktop publishing software. This is an excellent opportunity to work in Marketing and Communications at one of the largest bus agencies in California. Benefits for this position include: Medical, dental and vision (for employee only) after 6 months of employment. Dependents may be added to medical, dental and vision after 6 months, but employee must pay full premiums for dependents. Group life insurance available. Vacation and sick leave is accrued and prorated based on part time status. Part time employees are not eligible for pension benefits. Free transportation on AC Transit system. 

Representative Functions

  • Assists in the design, production, and placement of bus schedules, route information, maps, and other service information.
  • Coordinates activities with various District departments and other regional transit agencies to ensure the timely and accurate display of schedule and route information, and to ensure the regular maintenance and repair of all signage.
  • Performs typesetting layout of service information and graphics using current computer software programs for typesetting and graphic design.
  • Determines the location and placement of specific service information based on general guidelines, including bus stops, bus transit centers, inter-modal stations, and other District and non-District locations. Posts and revises display and signage materials at all facilities, as required.
  • Investigates and recommends new locations for the placement of informational displays. Develops new displays, and monitors the informational accuracy and condition of both new and existing displays.
  • Participates in the development and placement of electronic signage and interactive information kiosks at bus stops and other facilities.
  • Fulfills requests for timetables, maps, and other materials.
  • Modifies and updates bus system and other maps.
  • Creates signs using appropriate machinery, such as large-format computerized printer or plotter, and laminating machines.
  • Maintains service and information databases, as well as production records, and other files and records.
  • Delivers and distributes finished products to appropriate District personnel or outside agencies.
  • May supervise modified duty staff, Interns, or outside contractors on a regular basis.
  • Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

***Qualified applicants must attach an updated resume and cover letter to their online application.

Knowledge Of:
Transit service information, including maps and schedules; the Macintosh platform and relevant graphics and typesetting software at an intermediate level of proficiency (Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator); software programs for spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and public presentation at an intermediate level of proficiency; English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation; basic mathematics; and principles and practices of workplace safety.

Ability To: Design and create informational graphics and artwork; quickly learn and effectively use new and revised software programs as implemented by the Marketing and Communications department; collect, review, and verify transit service information; understand and work with large amounts of technical data and information; produce accurate information; maintain accurate production records; be organized and detail oriented while multi-tasking; communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with District staff, other transit agencies, and members of the public using principles of good customer service.

Experience: Two (2) years in a relevant professional capacity using the Macintosh platform, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign or comparable software, other applicable software programs for professional typesetting, desktop publishing, and graphics design, as well as standard office software for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations. 

Education:  Equivalent to the completion of an Associate’s degree, or two (2) years of post-secondary education from an accredited college or university. Additional experience may be substituted for required education on a year for year basis.

Desired Qualifications: Familiarity with Bay Area transit services is not required, but desired. Proficiency in another language, such as Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, or Vietnamese is a plus. 

Additional Information

Physical Requirements: Must maintain the physical ability to perform tasks in an office setting, operating multiple computers, keyboards, and other peripheral equipment; safely drive a District automobile; occasionally lift, carry, and manipulate large rolls of paper and other objects weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds; and the ability to bend, crouch, kneel, reach above the head, and regularly climb short step-ladders up to two feet above the ground to maintain transit information displays

Special Requirements: (1) Ability to travel throughout the District’s service area on a regular basis to perform the essential functions of the position. (2) Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License and meet the District’s safe driving standards. 

THIS POSITION IS A UNION POSITION, REPRESENTED BY AFSCME

The Selection Process: The Human Resources department must receive a completed online application by the filling date. If this recruitment is “Continuous,” it may be closed at any time without notice. Applications will be screened for job related qualifications, and those candidates who best meeting the qualifications listed on this Job Announcement will be invited to participate in an examination process that may include written, oral and/or performance segments. Current District employees must have satisfactory attendance and performance records. Finalists will be placed on an Eligibility List. When filling vacancies, the Human Resources Department will refer the top candidates to the hiring department for final screening and recommendation. 
 
ADA Compliant and Drug Free Workplace: The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you have a need for an accommodation, please call Human Resources at (510) 891-4783. 
 
The Alameda Contra Costa Transit District has established the goal of a 100 percent drug and alcohol-free workplace. Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment and those in safety sensitive positions will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing through their period of employment, including random drug and alcohol testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PEPRA: All employees hired on or after January 1, 2016, may be in the District's Tier II pension plan covered by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA).  As such, he/she may be required to contribute 6% or more of annual income towards the cost of his/hers District pension.

Medical, dental, orthodontic, vision, and prescription insurance coverage for employees and qualified dependents; plus regular retirement pension with a five (5) year vesting. Depending on length of service, up to six (6) weeks of vacation and up to twelve (12) days of sick leave per year. Holidays: eleven (11) per year.  Free transportation on AC Transit system.  Group Life Insurance.

01
Briefly describe your work experience and educational background that qualifies you for this position.
02
Please explain your knowledge of AC Transit and/or other Bay Area transit systems.
03
Do you possess at least two (2) years of relevant experience using the Macintosh platform and Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, or comparable programs for professional typesetting, desktop publishing, and graphics design, as well as standard office software for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Describe your experience using Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, or comparable desktop publishing and illustration programs.
05
Describe your experience with the Macintosh OS X operating system and other computer systems.
06
Should you proceed through our recruitment process, are you willing to submit to a pre-employment drug and alcohol test? (Testing is paid for by the District)
  • Yes
  • No
07
If you do not pass the pre-employment drug and alcohol test according to District standards, you will be disqualified from this recruitment. Do you understand the statement above?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Agency
AC Transit
Address
1600 Franklin Street
4th Floor
Oakland, California, 94612-2806