Transit Coordinator

SALARY:  $33,900 - $54,240 Annually DOQ                                      
OPPORTUNITY:  Open Competitive   
OPENING DATE:  August 17, 2009                                                    
CLOSING DATE:  August 28, 2009 at 5:00pm

NOTE:  There are two positions available. 

JOB ELEMENTS INCLUDE:

• Coordinates work schedules and accommodates time-off requests for City Transit Service drivers.  Makes arrangements for replacement drivers and dispatchers.
• Determines billing amounts for the use of Transit Services by other organizations, such as Adult Day Care and Dialysis Centers.
• Manage/monitor federal vehicle maintenance program.
• Directs and monitors the work of temporary/part-time drivers
• Maintains records and statistics; prepares reports and updates as required by region, or Federal Transit Administration.
• Coordinate with Equipment Management on all vehicle repairs.
• Acts as Transportation Supervisor, when necessary.
• Coordinates survey reports per FTA guidelines.
• Resolves and responds to customer service complaints.
• Monitors contracts for temporary part-time drivers.
• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Three years of experience in public transportation, involving public contact including one year of lead or supervisory experience and/or experience with preparation of work schedule. Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  Valid Arizona driver's license. Working rotating weekends and holiday on-call is required.  Some night work may also be required.  Applicants will be required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their period of employment in accordance with the City of Glendale Substance Abuse policy.

SELECTION PROCESS:  Applications will be screened for the minimum qualifications and special requirements.  Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and special requirements will be placed on an eligibility list.  Eligibility lists are active for up to six months.  Human Resources reserves the right to terminate or extend the life of an eligibility list at any time.  The hiring department will contact those candidates they wish to test and/or interview. DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.

All candidates are subject to an extensive background check, including but not limited to, Department of Public Safety and FBI background investigations.  Applicants must be truthful and accurate and avoid providing inconsistent information, incorrect dates, partial or incomplete information when completing the application and any supplemental forms.  Falsifying or omitting information during any stage of the selection process, may make you ineligible for consideration or continued City employment. 

PREFERENCE POINTS:  If you are eligible for Employment Preference Points under Arizona Revised Statute 38-492, please complete an Employment Preference Point Form, available in Human Resources, and submit with your application.

A RESUME MAY ONLY SERVE AS A SUPPLEMENT TO YOUR APPLICATION

Employment Documents

• Application Packet
• Additional Employment History Sheet (if needed)
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• How to Apply for a Job
  Email applications to: employment@glendaleaz.com
  Fax applications to: 623-435-5347
  Faxes and emails must be received by 5 p.m. Arizona time the day the job closes.

The city of Glendale is an Equal Opportunity Employer