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Public Information Systems Assistant

AC Transit
$85,050.00 - $101,501.00 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan, pension
United States, California, Oakland
Dec 02, 2023
Summary AC Transit is currently seeking qualified candidates for the Public Information Systems Assistant position. Under supervision, 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 for the largest bus agency in California, make a difference in our local community and promote AC Transit as a great employer of the East Bay. In addition to working with some of the best in the business, AC Transit also has an outstanding benefits package that includes pension, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending and 457 savings plan. 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 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. Modifies and updates bus system and other maps, under the direction of the Coordinator. 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 or Interns on a regular basis. Performs related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications 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 presentation. 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. 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. 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 occasionally climb short step-ladders up to two feet above the ground to maintain transit information displays. 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. Vaccination Requirement for Candidates Seeking Employment: Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District has implemented a requirement that requires all candidates for District employment to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including variants, prior to being employed by the District, subject to limited exceptions. AC Transit adopted this vaccination policy as an emergency public health response to mitigate the negative public health consequences associated with increased incidence and test positivity rates and the prevalence of new virus variants, including increased hospitalizations, intensive care unit admissions, and deaths. As such, candidates seeking District employment will be required to: (1) be fully vaccinated (two weeks after completion of the entire recommended COVID-19 vaccination series) and (2) submit a copy of their COVID-19 vaccination card prior to their start date, unless a reasonable accommodation request for a medical or religious exemption has been approved. Benefits: The transit professionals who call AC Transit home represent the rich cultural diversity of the Bay Area. For more than 60 years, we have been an equal opportunity employer honoring religion, ethnic background, national origin, gender, gender expression, genetic information, disabilities, age, and veteran status. We are not only an inclusive employer but also offer a comprehensive benefits package rooted in choice, flexibility, and affordability. Most Benefits are effective the first of the month following your hire date. Employees and eligible dependents have access to the following benefits: Medical - Choice of two Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs): Kaiser Permanente and Health Net. $10.00 office visit co-pays; $5.00 - $35.00 prescription co-pays. Dental - MetLife Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) $50 annual deductible per person/$150 per family; $3,000 per person annual maximum; preventative care covered at 100%; basic and major care covered at 90%; $4,000 lifetime maximum orthodontia covered at 50%. Vision - Vision Service Plan - $10.00 copay; eligible for an exam, lenses, frames or contact lenses every 12 months - based on the last date of service. $200 frame allowance or $120 allowance for contact lenses. Employer paid Basic Life Insurance Employee paid Voluntary Term Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Retirement - employees automatically participate in a lifetime defined benefit plan and have the option to contribute to a 457 deferred compensation plan via payroll deductions. 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, employee may be required to contribute a small portion of annual income towards the cost of the pension. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health Care, Dependent Care, Parking, Transit AC Transit contributes up to $50.00/month towards an employee's FSA Transit costs Free AC Transit Bus Pass Federal Credit Union Vacation and Sick Leave or Personal Time Off Nine (9) paid holidays; 2 paid floating holidays; 1 paid birthday holiday Tuition Reimbursement - up to $2500 per fiscal year on approved courses Wellness Program AC Transit benefits are negotiated and subject to change based on collective bargaining agreements. Pension: All AC Transit employees participate in a lifetime defined benefit pension. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2020, 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 a small portion of annual income towards the cost of his/hers District pension. 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. In accordance with federal requirements, all job applicants selected for appointments in a safety sensitive position are subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. A final job applicant will be tested for five prohibited drugs: Cocaine, PCP, Amphetamines, Marijuana and Opiates. During employment, employees holding safety sensitive positions are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing. Additionally, in the event of an absence of more than 90 days from a safety sensitive position, pre-employment drug testing will be performed. Equal Opportunity Employer