TriMet
Designer, Senior, Transit Corridor
TriMet, Oregon City, Oregon, United States, 97045
Salary:
See Position Description
Location :
Suite 700, OR
Job Type:
Non-Union Regular Full-Time
Job Number:
24-00079
Department:
Engineering & Construction
Division:
Major Projects
Opening Date:
06/07/2024
Description
This position will lead and produce conceptual design activities for TriMet with respect to corridor and other transit Engineering & Construction projects, primarily in planning, project development and pre-preliminary engineering stages. It will develop and coordinate designs for transit centers, layovers, enhanced transit corridors/Better Bus, Bus Rapid Transit, Light Rail and Streetcar. Manage design and planning tasks for regional high capacity corridor projects in the FTA Capital Investment Grant program, including alternatives analysis, development of Locally Preferred Alternative, conceptual design, cost estimating, project development and risk assessment. Lead, produce, and/or manage development of specific alternative analysis products including conceptual designs, urban design, ADA improvements, transit station layout and designs, conceptual capital and operations cost estimates (independently and/or in support of estimating engineers), travel times, impact narratives and other products as needed. Provide coordination between TriMet and partnering and government agencies and lead TriMet's participation in design efforts for major planning studies and projects. Ensure intra-agency coordination as needed. Understand and reflect, in all planning and conceptual design efforts and products, equity, safety and operational needs of TriMet services, as well as, the capital and operational cost implications of alternatives.
This position requires three (3) days a week in office.
Ensure a commitment to safety through consistent and professional behaviors in performance of job requirements that demonstrate safety is a fundamental value that guides all aspects of our work. Ensure a commitment to acting inclusively and transparently in dealings with regional partners, and the public at large. Perform related work as required.
Serve as a good steward of TriMet by regularly utilizing our transit system to maintain a strong and current understanding of customers' experiences and of TriMet's product and service offerings.
Essential Functions
1. Lead, produce, and/or manage conceptual design for TriMet capital projects planning in the pre-preliminary engineering phases of development, especially regional high capacity corridor projects through the FTA Capital Investment Grant program.
2. Manage tasks, intra-agency efforts and consultants in developing analysis and conceptual design, project development and pre-preliminary engineering for transit projects large and small.
3. Perform lead role in presentation and discussion of conceptual design proposals and processes, as well as their state of development and implications, to decision makers, regional partners, community groups, and technical staff.
4. Engage project stakeholders (federal, state, regional and local jurisdictions) in development of design concepts, solutions to problems and mitigation for project impacts through planning processes, small group meetings, committees and design charrette sessions.
5. Coordinate joint projects with internal and external groups. Facilitate transition of projects from conceptual design to preliminary and final engineering and provide support for refinement of conceptual designs.
6. Prepare transit design and planning processes and deliverables for inclusion in community and regional plans and programs.
7. Conduct conceptual design tasks to support corridor planning, service planning and regional planning and coordination activities.
8. Apply accepted, innovative, and creative design concepts to the development of transit capital projects, including high capacity transit projects.
9. Seek partnership with public and private entities to advance design and potential implementation of projects.Position Requirements
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required (Civil, Traffic or Transportation), Landscape Architecture, Architecture, City or Urban Planning, or related field is required.
A minimum of four (4) years total credited experience.* Progressively responsible design experience in conceptual design, transportation design, urban design, landscape architecture, architecture, or engineering (required).
Emphasis (preference) will be given to experience in practical urban and/or transit/transportation facilities design, conceptual design, demonstrated project management skills, and site planning.
Or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
*The amount of credit a candidate receives for prior years of experience is based on the relevancy of that experience to the required or preferred prerequisites of the job description. Experience is prorated based on hours worked. LRHR assigns and validates the "credited experience".Selection Criteria
Type of Position / Grade / FLSA
Grade 17, Exempt, Non-Union, Full-Time
Wage
Range
Minimum: $105,613.00Maximum: $158,418.00
Salary offers will be determined by a candidate's education, training and relevant experience. Any final offer of employment will fall within the range stated above. For transparency, we choose to list the full available grade range, however, TriMet's salary administration process will ultimately determine the final salary offered.
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected based at a minimum on the result of:1. Application Review (please include: Cover Letter and Resume)3. Panel Interviews
Supplemental Information
Make sure you describe in detail how your education, training and work experience fit with this role. You are encouraged to attach a resume, cover letter, training certificates and/or letters of recommendation with your application. You are permitted five attachments of less than 5MB each.
Internal applicants: Information in your personnel file will not be used in lieu of information requested on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you are a qualified veteran and would like to apply for veterans' preference points, you will need to reflect your status on the application and attach supporting documentation at the time of application submission.
If you need accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process, contact our Human Resources staff at 503-962-7505, or the TTY line at 7-1-1. Note that we require a minimum of two workdays' notice prior to the need for accommodation.
TriMet is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and sensitive to the needs of the diverse community we serve, including veterans, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.
ADA StatementAs applied to the workplace, applicants and employees must be qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions may include required job functions performed infrequently as well as production standards related to the quality and quantity of work.
If a person with a disability could meet job qualifications with a reasonable accommodation, TriMet will work with the employee to accommodate the need. If TriMet's accommodation is effective in allowing the employee to perform the essential functions of the job, it need not be the employee's preferred accommodation.
Regular Part-TimeNon-Union Employee Benefits
A regular part-time, non-union employee is an employee who works at least 20 hours but not more than 29 hours per week.
Medical Plan OptionsRegence Union PPO 80/20
- Deductible: $300 Individual/$900 Family; Office Visit: 20%, after deductible; Out-of-Pocket Max: $2,300 Individual/$6,900 Family; Prescription Drugs: $10 Generic/$25 or 20% Formulary/50% Non-formulary. Benefits listed are for in-network, preferred providers.Regence Union Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Deductible: $1,600 Individual/$3,200 Family; Office Visit: 20%, after deductible; Out-of-Pocket Max: $5,000 Individual/$10,000 Family; Prescription Drugs: 20%, after deductible. Benefits listed are for in-network, preferred providers.Kaiser Permanente EPO
- No deductible; Office Visit: $10 copay; Out-of-Pocket Max: $600 Individual/$1,200 Family; Prescription Drugs: $10 copay.All medical plans include prescription drug and vision coverage.
Dental Plan Options
Delta Dental of Oregon, provided by Moda -
Preventive Services paid at: 100%; Basic Services paid at: 80%; Major Services paid at: 50%; $2,000 max benefit per person/year; Orthodontia paid at: 50% to $3,000 lifetime max/person.Kaiser Dental
- $10 Copay; Preventive Services paid at: 100%; Basic Services paid at: 80%; Major Services paid at: 50%; $2,000 max benefit per person/year; Orthodontia paid at: 50% to $3,000 lifetime max/person.Coverage Effective Date
- Medical and dental insurance is effective first of the month following date of hire.
Waive Medical and Dental Coverage
- TriMet non-union, exempt employees who waive their medical and dental coverage through TriMet and provide proof of coverage outside of TriMet, will receive $250 per month as taxable income.
Medical and Dental Rates
- Non-union employees working 20-29 hours/week pay 25% of the total monthly premium. The rates below reflect the employee's portion of the monthly premium.
Rates effective January 1, 2024Regence Non-Union 80/20 PPOEmployee: $ 191.72Employee & Spouse: $ 402.62Employee & Child(ren): $ 335.52Employee & Family: $ 536.82
Regence Non-Union HSAEmployee: $ 167.36Employee & Spouse: $ 351.44Employee & Child(ren): $ 292.86Employee & Family: $ 468.60
Non-Union HSA Employer Monthly ContributionEmployee: $ 62.50Employee & Spouse: $ 125.00Employee & Child(ren): $ 125.00Employee & Family: $ 125.00
Kaiser Permanente EPOEmployee: $ 182.34Employee & Spouse: $ 364.68Employee & Child(ren): $ 328.22Employee & Family: $ 547.02
Delta Dental of OregonEmployee: $ 17.30Employee & Spouse: $ 32.68Employee & Child(ren): $ 32.86Employee & Family: $ 49.30
Kaiser DentalEmployee: $ 16.54Employee & Spouse: $ 31.24Employee & Child(ren): $ 31.40Employee & Family: $ 47.10
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)TriMet employees have access to the EAP through Canopy. The EAP is a free, confidential resource available to help employees (and their household members) with life's everyday issues. It also provides many other services including, but not limited to: counseling sessions, webinars, financial coaching, home ownership program, and online access to a wealth of information and resources.
Wellness ProgramTriMet supports health and wellness through our Wellness Matters Program. Annual wellness offerings include: onsite biometric screening and flu shot clinics.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Care Spending Account -
Allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for medical, vision, and dental expenses not covered by their health plan.Dependent Care Spending Account -
Allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for dependent care expenses.Limited Flexible Spending Account
- Allows employees enrolled in the Regence HSA plan to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for vision and dental expenses not covered by their health plan.Long-Term Disability InsuranceAvailable to eligible, non-union employees working at least 20 hours/week, 90-day waiting period, pays 60% of the employee's salary to a maximum of $10,000/month.
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) InsuranceBasic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance -
TriMet provides Basic Life and AD&D Insurance to assist employees and their families in the event of death or dismemberment.Benefit Amount:
1x annual earnings, $150,000 max
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
- Employees may purchase additional life and AD&D insurance for themselves, spouse/domestic partner, and their child(ren). Employees pay the full cost for this insurance and must elect coverage for themselves in order to elect coverage for their dependents.
Employees may purchase one or more of the following voluntary coverages:Hospital Indemnity insurance
helps keep your finances on track when you are in the hospital. It pays you or a covered family member directly and you can use it to help cover costs such as copays, deductibles and living expenses.Critical Illness insurance
can help with costs from a serious illness that your medical insurance does not cover. It pays you or a covered family member a lump sum to use toward expenses like deductibles, groceries or childcare during recovery.Accident insurance
can help with costs that medical insurance does not cover if you are hurt in an accident. It pays you or a covered family member directly and you can use it toward your deductible, copay or daily expenses during recovery.
PensionDefined Contribution Plan 401(a)TriMet provides a defined contribution pension plan to non-union employees. TriMet deposits the equivalent of 10 percent of a non-union employee's base pay into an investment account each pay period. The employee also has the option of contributing up to 15 percent of his/her base pay pre-tax to the account each pay period. The employee directs the investment of the employee's individual account. The employee is vested in the account after three years of service.
Deferred Compensation Plan 457A Deferred Compensation Plan Section 457 (a plan for public employees) allows the employee to build retirement savings with pre-tax dollars to supplement pension, Social Security and private investment.
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ic
k LeaveEmployees receive 12 sick days of leave for a total of 96 hours (8 hours x 12 days) each January 1. Unused sick leave can be carried over to a maximum of 1,700 hours (212.5 days). Employees hired mid-year receive a prorated amount of sick leave for the first year hired. Upon separation, 60% of accrued sick leave is deposited into your 401(a) account up to a maximum of 1,700 hours.
HolidaysNon-Union employees have one day off with pay on each of the following holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the day following Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Personal DaysEach regular non-union employee is allotted six (6) personal days with pay to be used within the calendar year. Employees hired mid-year receive a prorated amount of personal day for the first year hired.
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tionsEmployees accrue vacation eligibility for each continuous full year of service effective on the date of hire anniversary. For employee hired on or after November 15, 2012, the following schedule will apply:
Years of Service Weeks of VacationUpon employment* 3 weeksAfter 3 years 4 weeksAfter 8 years 5 weeks
*During the first year of employment with TriMet if employment is terminated the three weeks of vacation are not eligible for payout. Other than during the first year of employment, if employment is terminated, both the employee's banked vacation, and the vacation that has accrued ratably since the employee's last date of hire anniversary is eligible for payout in accordance with this policy.
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e Transit PassAll active employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and eligible* dependents are eligible for a photo identification badge, which is honored as a bus/MAX pass on all lines of the District.*Child dependents are eligible for a free transit pass up to age 19, or age 24 if living at home and attending school full-time.
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t Flyer MileageFrequent flyer miles (miles flown on business or resulting from a business expense) may be applied to personal frequent flyer miles.
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EI MembershipTriMet's corporate fitness center (TEI) is available to employees, and their spouse or eligible domestic partner, at five locations. Membership dues are only $13.00 per month for TriMet employees and an additional $6.00 per month for a spouse or eligible domestic partner.
NOTICE:
The information contained in this document is intended solely to provide general information regarding the benefits offered by TriMet. This information is subject to change at any time.Revised: 12/12/2023
See Position Description
Location :
Suite 700, OR
Job Type:
Non-Union Regular Full-Time
Job Number:
24-00079
Department:
Engineering & Construction
Division:
Major Projects
Opening Date:
06/07/2024
Description
This position will lead and produce conceptual design activities for TriMet with respect to corridor and other transit Engineering & Construction projects, primarily in planning, project development and pre-preliminary engineering stages. It will develop and coordinate designs for transit centers, layovers, enhanced transit corridors/Better Bus, Bus Rapid Transit, Light Rail and Streetcar. Manage design and planning tasks for regional high capacity corridor projects in the FTA Capital Investment Grant program, including alternatives analysis, development of Locally Preferred Alternative, conceptual design, cost estimating, project development and risk assessment. Lead, produce, and/or manage development of specific alternative analysis products including conceptual designs, urban design, ADA improvements, transit station layout and designs, conceptual capital and operations cost estimates (independently and/or in support of estimating engineers), travel times, impact narratives and other products as needed. Provide coordination between TriMet and partnering and government agencies and lead TriMet's participation in design efforts for major planning studies and projects. Ensure intra-agency coordination as needed. Understand and reflect, in all planning and conceptual design efforts and products, equity, safety and operational needs of TriMet services, as well as, the capital and operational cost implications of alternatives.
This position requires three (3) days a week in office.
Ensure a commitment to safety through consistent and professional behaviors in performance of job requirements that demonstrate safety is a fundamental value that guides all aspects of our work. Ensure a commitment to acting inclusively and transparently in dealings with regional partners, and the public at large. Perform related work as required.
Serve as a good steward of TriMet by regularly utilizing our transit system to maintain a strong and current understanding of customers' experiences and of TriMet's product and service offerings.
Essential Functions
1. Lead, produce, and/or manage conceptual design for TriMet capital projects planning in the pre-preliminary engineering phases of development, especially regional high capacity corridor projects through the FTA Capital Investment Grant program.
2. Manage tasks, intra-agency efforts and consultants in developing analysis and conceptual design, project development and pre-preliminary engineering for transit projects large and small.
3. Perform lead role in presentation and discussion of conceptual design proposals and processes, as well as their state of development and implications, to decision makers, regional partners, community groups, and technical staff.
4. Engage project stakeholders (federal, state, regional and local jurisdictions) in development of design concepts, solutions to problems and mitigation for project impacts through planning processes, small group meetings, committees and design charrette sessions.
5. Coordinate joint projects with internal and external groups. Facilitate transition of projects from conceptual design to preliminary and final engineering and provide support for refinement of conceptual designs.
6. Prepare transit design and planning processes and deliverables for inclusion in community and regional plans and programs.
7. Conduct conceptual design tasks to support corridor planning, service planning and regional planning and coordination activities.
8. Apply accepted, innovative, and creative design concepts to the development of transit capital projects, including high capacity transit projects.
9. Seek partnership with public and private entities to advance design and potential implementation of projects.Position Requirements
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required (Civil, Traffic or Transportation), Landscape Architecture, Architecture, City or Urban Planning, or related field is required.
A minimum of four (4) years total credited experience.* Progressively responsible design experience in conceptual design, transportation design, urban design, landscape architecture, architecture, or engineering (required).
Emphasis (preference) will be given to experience in practical urban and/or transit/transportation facilities design, conceptual design, demonstrated project management skills, and site planning.
Or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
*The amount of credit a candidate receives for prior years of experience is based on the relevancy of that experience to the required or preferred prerequisites of the job description. Experience is prorated based on hours worked. LRHR assigns and validates the "credited experience".Selection Criteria
Type of Position / Grade / FLSA
Grade 17, Exempt, Non-Union, Full-Time
Wage
Range
Minimum: $105,613.00Maximum: $158,418.00
Salary offers will be determined by a candidate's education, training and relevant experience. Any final offer of employment will fall within the range stated above. For transparency, we choose to list the full available grade range, however, TriMet's salary administration process will ultimately determine the final salary offered.
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected based at a minimum on the result of:1. Application Review (please include: Cover Letter and Resume)3. Panel Interviews
Supplemental Information
Make sure you describe in detail how your education, training and work experience fit with this role. You are encouraged to attach a resume, cover letter, training certificates and/or letters of recommendation with your application. You are permitted five attachments of less than 5MB each.
Internal applicants: Information in your personnel file will not be used in lieu of information requested on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you are a qualified veteran and would like to apply for veterans' preference points, you will need to reflect your status on the application and attach supporting documentation at the time of application submission.
If you need accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process, contact our Human Resources staff at 503-962-7505, or the TTY line at 7-1-1. Note that we require a minimum of two workdays' notice prior to the need for accommodation.
TriMet is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and sensitive to the needs of the diverse community we serve, including veterans, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.
ADA StatementAs applied to the workplace, applicants and employees must be qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions may include required job functions performed infrequently as well as production standards related to the quality and quantity of work.
If a person with a disability could meet job qualifications with a reasonable accommodation, TriMet will work with the employee to accommodate the need. If TriMet's accommodation is effective in allowing the employee to perform the essential functions of the job, it need not be the employee's preferred accommodation.
Regular Part-TimeNon-Union Employee Benefits
A regular part-time, non-union employee is an employee who works at least 20 hours but not more than 29 hours per week.
Medical Plan OptionsRegence Union PPO 80/20
- Deductible: $300 Individual/$900 Family; Office Visit: 20%, after deductible; Out-of-Pocket Max: $2,300 Individual/$6,900 Family; Prescription Drugs: $10 Generic/$25 or 20% Formulary/50% Non-formulary. Benefits listed are for in-network, preferred providers.Regence Union Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Deductible: $1,600 Individual/$3,200 Family; Office Visit: 20%, after deductible; Out-of-Pocket Max: $5,000 Individual/$10,000 Family; Prescription Drugs: 20%, after deductible. Benefits listed are for in-network, preferred providers.Kaiser Permanente EPO
- No deductible; Office Visit: $10 copay; Out-of-Pocket Max: $600 Individual/$1,200 Family; Prescription Drugs: $10 copay.All medical plans include prescription drug and vision coverage.
Dental Plan Options
Delta Dental of Oregon, provided by Moda -
Preventive Services paid at: 100%; Basic Services paid at: 80%; Major Services paid at: 50%; $2,000 max benefit per person/year; Orthodontia paid at: 50% to $3,000 lifetime max/person.Kaiser Dental
- $10 Copay; Preventive Services paid at: 100%; Basic Services paid at: 80%; Major Services paid at: 50%; $2,000 max benefit per person/year; Orthodontia paid at: 50% to $3,000 lifetime max/person.Coverage Effective Date
- Medical and dental insurance is effective first of the month following date of hire.
Waive Medical and Dental Coverage
- TriMet non-union, exempt employees who waive their medical and dental coverage through TriMet and provide proof of coverage outside of TriMet, will receive $250 per month as taxable income.
Medical and Dental Rates
- Non-union employees working 20-29 hours/week pay 25% of the total monthly premium. The rates below reflect the employee's portion of the monthly premium.
Rates effective January 1, 2024Regence Non-Union 80/20 PPOEmployee: $ 191.72Employee & Spouse: $ 402.62Employee & Child(ren): $ 335.52Employee & Family: $ 536.82
Regence Non-Union HSAEmployee: $ 167.36Employee & Spouse: $ 351.44Employee & Child(ren): $ 292.86Employee & Family: $ 468.60
Non-Union HSA Employer Monthly ContributionEmployee: $ 62.50Employee & Spouse: $ 125.00Employee & Child(ren): $ 125.00Employee & Family: $ 125.00
Kaiser Permanente EPOEmployee: $ 182.34Employee & Spouse: $ 364.68Employee & Child(ren): $ 328.22Employee & Family: $ 547.02
Delta Dental of OregonEmployee: $ 17.30Employee & Spouse: $ 32.68Employee & Child(ren): $ 32.86Employee & Family: $ 49.30
Kaiser DentalEmployee: $ 16.54Employee & Spouse: $ 31.24Employee & Child(ren): $ 31.40Employee & Family: $ 47.10
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)TriMet employees have access to the EAP through Canopy. The EAP is a free, confidential resource available to help employees (and their household members) with life's everyday issues. It also provides many other services including, but not limited to: counseling sessions, webinars, financial coaching, home ownership program, and online access to a wealth of information and resources.
Wellness ProgramTriMet supports health and wellness through our Wellness Matters Program. Annual wellness offerings include: onsite biometric screening and flu shot clinics.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Care Spending Account -
Allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for medical, vision, and dental expenses not covered by their health plan.Dependent Care Spending Account -
Allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for dependent care expenses.Limited Flexible Spending Account
- Allows employees enrolled in the Regence HSA plan to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for vision and dental expenses not covered by their health plan.Long-Term Disability InsuranceAvailable to eligible, non-union employees working at least 20 hours/week, 90-day waiting period, pays 60% of the employee's salary to a maximum of $10,000/month.
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) InsuranceBasic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance -
TriMet provides Basic Life and AD&D Insurance to assist employees and their families in the event of death or dismemberment.Benefit Amount:
1x annual earnings, $150,000 max
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
- Employees may purchase additional life and AD&D insurance for themselves, spouse/domestic partner, and their child(ren). Employees pay the full cost for this insurance and must elect coverage for themselves in order to elect coverage for their dependents.
Employees may purchase one or more of the following voluntary coverages:Hospital Indemnity insurance
helps keep your finances on track when you are in the hospital. It pays you or a covered family member directly and you can use it to help cover costs such as copays, deductibles and living expenses.Critical Illness insurance
can help with costs from a serious illness that your medical insurance does not cover. It pays you or a covered family member a lump sum to use toward expenses like deductibles, groceries or childcare during recovery.Accident insurance
can help with costs that medical insurance does not cover if you are hurt in an accident. It pays you or a covered family member directly and you can use it toward your deductible, copay or daily expenses during recovery.
PensionDefined Contribution Plan 401(a)TriMet provides a defined contribution pension plan to non-union employees. TriMet deposits the equivalent of 10 percent of a non-union employee's base pay into an investment account each pay period. The employee also has the option of contributing up to 15 percent of his/her base pay pre-tax to the account each pay period. The employee directs the investment of the employee's individual account. The employee is vested in the account after three years of service.
Deferred Compensation Plan 457A Deferred Compensation Plan Section 457 (a plan for public employees) allows the employee to build retirement savings with pre-tax dollars to supplement pension, Social Security and private investment.
S
ic
k LeaveEmployees receive 12 sick days of leave for a total of 96 hours (8 hours x 12 days) each January 1. Unused sick leave can be carried over to a maximum of 1,700 hours (212.5 days). Employees hired mid-year receive a prorated amount of sick leave for the first year hired. Upon separation, 60% of accrued sick leave is deposited into your 401(a) account up to a maximum of 1,700 hours.
HolidaysNon-Union employees have one day off with pay on each of the following holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the day following Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Personal DaysEach regular non-union employee is allotted six (6) personal days with pay to be used within the calendar year. Employees hired mid-year receive a prorated amount of personal day for the first year hired.
Va
c
a
tionsEmployees accrue vacation eligibility for each continuous full year of service effective on the date of hire anniversary. For employee hired on or after November 15, 2012, the following schedule will apply:
Years of Service Weeks of VacationUpon employment* 3 weeksAfter 3 years 4 weeksAfter 8 years 5 weeks
*During the first year of employment with TriMet if employment is terminated the three weeks of vacation are not eligible for payout. Other than during the first year of employment, if employment is terminated, both the employee's banked vacation, and the vacation that has accrued ratably since the employee's last date of hire anniversary is eligible for payout in accordance with this policy.
F
r
e
e Transit PassAll active employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and eligible* dependents are eligible for a photo identification badge, which is honored as a bus/MAX pass on all lines of the District.*Child dependents are eligible for a free transit pass up to age 19, or age 24 if living at home and attending school full-time.
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t Flyer MileageFrequent flyer miles (miles flown on business or resulting from a business expense) may be applied to personal frequent flyer miles.
T
EI MembershipTriMet's corporate fitness center (TEI) is available to employees, and their spouse or eligible domestic partner, at five locations. Membership dues are only $13.00 per month for TriMet employees and an additional $6.00 per month for a spouse or eligible domestic partner.
NOTICE:
The information contained in this document is intended solely to provide general information regarding the benefits offered by TriMet. This information is subject to change at any time.Revised: 12/12/2023