Bay Area Rapid Transit Looking for Board Analyst (Pool Posting) at Oakland, CA  Full Time

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

All San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. You will be required to show proof of your completed COVID-19 vaccination prior to receiving a final offer, unless you receive a COVID-19 Vaccination reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or a religious exemption due to an approved sincerely held religious belief that prohibits you from receiving a vaccine. BART will review requests for a reasonable accommodation or religious exemption on a case-by-case basis. Documentation may be required. For questions, please contact BART Human Resources, Leave Management at .

District’s Secretary’s Office

BART offers comprehensive compensation and benefits programs. Benefits include CalPERS pension; excellent medical (effective January 1, 2023 current employee cost $160.96 monthly for most plans), vision, and dental coverage; supplemental insurances; paid holidays and vacation; as well as two investment programs, one of which is entirely funded by BART. BART does not participate in Social Security. Complimentary BART passes for employee and qualifying dependents.

NON-REP Pay Band 5

Annual Salary Range: $92,002,00 (minimum) – $139,085.00 (maximum)

*The negotiable salary will be between $99,240.00 annually – $128,805.04 annually to commensurate with education and experience.

June 1, 2023

Open Until Filled

*First review date of applications will be on June 15, 2023.

Assistant District Secretary

Saturday and Sunday

All current BART employees and qualified individuals who are not yet BART employees.

Under the supervision of the District Secretary, Assistant District Secretary and Deputy Assistant District Secretary incumbent will perform professional level support to the District Secretary’s Office including Board Officers and Executive Managers; performs data collection and analysis, bookkeeping, or budget monitoring activities; performs related duties as assigned. Assists District Secretary management with designated statutory and administrative functions. Works with the Board of Directors, the public, outside vendors, and all levels of District staff. Receives only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise; keeps fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the Office and fills in for others as needed; performs related duties as assigned.

Beyond the minimum qualifications the ideal candidate will show technology proficiency, including effective use of Microsoft Suite applications and Adobe. Must have a willingness to learn new technology methods and software. Records management and digital information management.”

1. Performs complex analytical work for the District Secretary’s Office unit including special projects which have a major impact on departmental efficiency, economy, operations and activities; defines project scope, goals and objectives; conducts research; develops and presents recommendations; coordinates project implementation.
2. Establishes schedules and methods for providing administrative services; identifies resource needs; reviews needs with appropriate management staff; allocates resources accordingly.
3. Ensures compliance with established policies and procedures.
4. Prepares analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities.
5. Continuously monitors and evaluates the quality, responsiveness, efficiency and effectiveness of assigned District department or division service programs, service delivery methods and procedures; works with co-workers on the continuous improvement of District services.
6. Implements new systems, methods and procedures; monitors program progress in meeting goals and objectives; conducts updates with management staff to inform and advise project progress; makes adjustments as necessary.
7. Provides staff assistance to management; participates on a variety of committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary.
8. Coordinates assigned program activities with those of other departments, divisions and outside agencies and organizations.
9. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public administration, business administration, finance, human resources and related areas.
10. As required, conducts public meetings and hearings on department activities.
11. May participate in the selection of assigned staff; provides or coordinates staff training.

Education:

Possession of a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

The equivalent of three (3) years of full-time professional verifiable experience in executive administration, or a closely related experience.

Substitution:

Additional professional administrative, analytical and/or budgetary experience, as outlined above, may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. A college degree is preferred.

Knowledge of:

• Operational characteristics, services and activities of assigned program area including administrative, financial or operations functions
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
• Principles and practices of program development and implementation
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration
• Methods of administrative, organizational, economic and procedural analysis
• Organization objectives, procedures, policies and regulations
• Methods and techniques of statistical and financial analysis
• Principles and practices of procurement and purchasing
• Principles and practices of accounting
• Methods and techniques used to conduct a variety of analytical studies
• Principles, practices, methods and techniques of report preparation – Principles and procedures of record keeping
• Office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Related Federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations

Skill/ Ability in:

• Reviewing and analyzing complex technical documents and proposals
• Planning and supervising research projects for assigned District department or division functions and operations
• Applying practices, theories, techniques and management methodology to assigned area
• Coordinating and administering budget process for assigned department or division
• Researching, analyzing, and evaluating programs, policies, and procedures
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Interpreting and explaining District policies and procedures
• Preparing clear and concise reports
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
  

Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes.

The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or individual interview.

The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S; pass a pre-employment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations).

External applicants may only apply online, at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling (510) 464-6112.

Current employees are strongly encouraged to apply online, either at www.bart.gov/jobs, or on WebBART. Current employees may also apply using a BART paper application by delivering the completed form to the Human Resources Department, or by mailing it to P. O. Box 12688, Oakland, CA 94604-2688.

All applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. Online applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information, but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself.

Applications must be complete by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement.

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at .

Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran’s credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran’s Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran’s Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs.

Please be prepared to present documentation in support of any required licenses, degrees, or certifications upon request.

Please note that any job announcement may be canceled at any time.

Working Conditions

Environmental Conditions

Office environment; exposure to computer screens.

Physical Conditions

Requires maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing and sitting for prolonged periods of time.

When you have successfully applied for this position you will receive an auto reply e-mail acknowledging that your application was received for this position. Please retain a copy of the e-mail for your records. If you receive an auto reply that does not specifically reference this position, please email Employment Help at for assistance.

To verify submission of your application, click on the ‘My Career Tools’ link at the top of the ‘Careers Home Page’ after submitting your application to view the list of applications you have submitted (including application date and status). If you have further questions, please email the Employment Help at , between the hours of 8:15am – 5:00pm, Monday- Friday.