HomeMy WebLinkAboutManagement Analyst - TransportationUpdated: March 2024
CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION
Posi�on Title: Management Analyst – Transporta�on
Department: Transporta�on Services
Division: Administra�on
Supervisor: Transporta�on Services Director
FLSA: Exempt
Civil Service: Yes
Pay Grade: 27
Job Number: 2728
Job Summary
Under direc�on of the Transporta�on Services Director, develops, implements, promotes,
analyzes, plans and coordinates transporta�on programs. Provides research and analysis to
op�mize transporta�on processes, ensuring convenient, efficient, and safe provision of
transporta�on services. Primary responsibili�es include developing and analyzing reports,
evalua�ng procedures, business prac�ces and other data to iden�fy opportuni�es for
improvement. Aids in budget analysis, maintaining databases, project management,
development of new transporta�on programs and service expansions, implemen�ng the City’s
policies and regula�ons and assis�ng with developing new policies and procedures. Ensures
compliance with state, federal and City repor�ng and analysis requirements.
Essen�al Job Du�es and Responsibili�es
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive
or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Serves as advisor to the Transporta�on Services Director and Associate Director on
transporta�on issues related to parking, transit and maintenance of the Central Business
District.
• Prepares and updates performance measures, goals, summary narra�ves, reports and
other internal management documents and tools for opera�ons and the development of
service improvements, expansions or realignments.
• Develops reports on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual or as-needed basis.
• Analyzes and maintains transit and parking datasets using database and GIS
methodologies.
• Creates and maintains various data layers and databases; integra�ng data from various
so�ware packages to provide visually appealing outputs for presenta�ons, opera�onal
tools or other data analyst tools to support various transit and parking grants
applica�ons, reports or other opera�onal needs.
• Develops and coordinates updates to repor�ng tools as necessary; completes Federal
and State regulatory reports and assessments to ensure compliance.
• Establishes and promotes coopera�ve and strategic working rela�onships with outside
agencies, organiza�ons and community groups to further transporta�on and parking
ini�a�ves.
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• Provides technical assistance and conducts research on policies, programs and
ini�a�ves; proposes policy guidelines and assists other City departments.
• Assists with the annual budget, monitors expenditures, and iden�fies and pursues grants
or other strategic funding opportuni�es.
• Responds to and interacts with residents, customers, employees and/or others within
and outside the organiza�on in a courteous, professional and effec�ve manner.
• Atends public mee�ngs, professional development workshops and seminars when
necessary.
• Prepares and delivers presenta�ons about transporta�on, parking and other
department services, ac�vi�es and ini�a�ves to community organiza�ons and City
Council.
• Iden�fies areas of opportunity, makes recommenda�ons and implements efficient
and/or effec�ve improvements to fill gaps in organiza�onal capacity using best prac�ces
in local government management and transporta�on system efficiency.
• Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the
workplace and community.
• Performs other du�es as assigned.
Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educa�onal ins�tu�on; or four years of related
experience and/or equivalent combina�on of educa�on and experience. Degree in
Urban Planning, Public Administra�on, Business, Data Analy�cs or related. Experience in
project management.
• Must pass criminal background check.
Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educa�onal ins�tu�on and one year of related
experience; or five years of related experience and/or equivalent combina�on of
educa�on and experience. Experience in municipal government opera�ons.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abili�es
• Ability to analyze technical and sta�s�cal informa�on, research informa�on, and
formulate prac�cal plans and solu�ons to a problem.
• Ability to build posi�ve and inclusive rela�onships with persons of varying backgrounds,
knowledge, and abili�es.
• Ability to develop and present mathema�cal budget informa�on and cost es�mates.
• Ability to effec�vely present informa�on and respond to ques�ons from groups of
managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to establish effec�ve working rela�onships with elected officials, federal, state
and local government staff, local businesses, and other professionals.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instruc�ons furnished in writen, oral, diagram, or
schedule form.
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• Ability to read and interpret specialized reports and grant applica�on rules, analyze, and
interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or
governmental regula�ons.
• Ability to reliably and predictably carry out du�es.
• Ability to solve prac�cal problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in
situa�ons where only limited standardiza�on exists.
• Ability to work with mathema�cal concepts such as probability and sta�s�cal inference.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Knowledge at a technical level of one or more relevant sectors: transporta�on, social
sciences, data analy�cs, urban planning, or informa�on sciences.
• Skill in oral and writen communica�on and organizing informa�on in a meaningful way.
• Skill in using computers and applicable so�ware applica�ons (Microso� Office – Word,
Excel, Outlook).
Supervision
No supervision of direct reports.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The
employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands
and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or
crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception
and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
duties and responsibilities.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Duties are generally performed in
an office setting with a controlled environment. The job requires sitting for extended periods of
time and the work may expose the employee to unpleasant social situations and significant
work pace pressure.
Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
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disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential
accommodations with the employer.
Reviewed/Approved by: Darian Nagle-Gamm, Transporta�on Services Director (4/2024)
I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I
agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable
accommodation.
Employee Date
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