What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transit Programs Supervisor position at City of Albany, OR?
General Description
Join our Transit Team! We are looking for a self-motivated problem solver for our Transit Programs Supervisor role. In this role you will oversee the activities of public transit programs such as planning, scheduling, safety and compliance. You will also have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic leadership team focused on building culture while driving continuous process improvement. In addition, a successful candidate for this role will demonstrate strong abilities in multitasking and energetic leadership skills. Does this describe you?
We are eager to find the right person for this role and plan to complete our first review of applications on Tuesday, April 15th.
Applications received after April 14th, will be reviewed and considered as needed.
Benefits include:We are eager to find the right person for this role and plan to complete our first review of applications on Tuesday, April 15th.
Applications received after April 14th, will be reviewed and considered as needed.
- Excellent medical, vision and dental (Download PDF reader) benefit package for the employee and qualified family members with low monthly out-of-pocket cost (Download PDF reader). Employee-paid premium is approximately $51 per month for employee-only coverage up to a maximum of $147 per month for family coverage.
- City-paid contribution to a VEBA Trust account for out-of-pocket healthcare expenses. Currently, the annual contribution is $1,000 for employee-only and $2,000 for employee plus dependent(s).
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Paid time off –Fronted sick and vacation leave may be considered upon hire
- 17 hours of vacation leave per month, with progressive increases
- 8hours of sick leave per month
- 10 paid holidays per year
- No waiting period to use vacation and/or sick leave accruals
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Excellent retirement benefits:
- City-paid participation in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (OPSRP and City pays 6% IAP contribution)
- City-paid 2% contribution into pre-tax deferred compensation plan
- In addition, other benefits such as job-related college tuition and book reimbursement, employee assistance program, basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for healthcare and childcare expenses.
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Essential Functions/Duties & Responsibilities
The duties listed are intended only as illustrative examples of the various types of work that may be performed by individuals in this classification. Any of the following duties may be performed. These examples are not necessarily performed by all incumbents and do not include all specific essential functions and responsibilities the incumbent may be expected to perform.
- Supervises assigned employees which includes scheduling and assigning work; mentoring, coaching, training, goal setting, and special recognition; developing work plans and reviewing work for completion; evaluating performance and providing necessary feedback to employee; setting work standards; imposing or effectively recommending necessary disciplinary action; responding to grievances; and making or effectively recommending hiring and termination decisions.
- Oversees and monitors the daily operations of the Albany Transit System and Linn-Benton Loop programs to include bus scheduling, route development in coordination with major employers and other governmental agencies, preparing grant applications, system marketing, and other related issues; provides assistance to and acts in capacity of the Paratransit Supervisor for the Albany Call-A-Ride program as needed.
- Implements and maintains safe operating practices as outlined in the Public Transit Agency Safely Plan (PTASP) and city policies; monitors employee activity and transit operations to ensure compliance with proper safety procedures, rules, and regulations; performs on-site inspections to monitor safety, reviews work performance, and responds to various problems; provides guidance and makes improvements and modifications as appropriate to ensure highly productive, safe, and effective.
- Develops specifications, requests for quotations, and contracts for equipment and materials purchases and maintenance contracts; negotiates contract terms; ensures contract compliance; approves payments to vendors and contractors.
- Directs and monitors the long-range work plans and activities for the Transit programs. Develops goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for activities such as investigating and responding to customer concerns, preventative maintenance programs, and future replacement strategies.
- Assists in preparation of the annual budgets in areas of responsibility; reviews and monitors expenditures to remain within established budgetary constraints and ensures full compliance with state and local purchasing laws. Maintains cost accounting records for labor, equipment, and materials.
- Acts as liaison with county, state, and federal agencies regarding program operations.
- Works with the City staff regarding transit-related issues in development projects.
- Prepares administrative and technical reports, memoranda, analyses, and recommendations on critical work program issues; prepares and makes presentations to City Council, commissions, advisory committees, community groups, other agencies, and news media on issues of work program significance.
- Provides information and answers questions from the public; meets with customers; investigates complaints and recommends corrective actions to resolve complaints.
- Serves as backup driver for City transit buses in active service on an occasional basis, in emergencies when regularly scheduled drivers are unavailable.
- Maintains professional networks and attend training sessions and conferences as necessary to advance skills and keep abreast of issues and practices in all areas of responsibility.
- Represents the City of Albany by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor. Regards everyone, internal and external, as a customer and deliver the best service possible in a respectful and patient manner.
- Serves as a member of various City committees as assigned.
- Assists other staff in the performance of their duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular job attendance and adherence to working hours.
- Operates a motor vehicle safely and legally.
- Performs other related duties as required/assigned.
- Creates a high-performance work culture by demonstrating a positive attitude and modeling the City’s mission, vision, and values.
- Demonstrates, promotes, and develops leadership, management, and technical skills for self and other employees.
- Conducts self with high integrity, proactive in conserving city resources, and seeks and incorporates customer feedback for continuous improvement of operations.
- Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
Supervision/Lead Work Exercised
This is a supervisory position. This position supervises assigned employees which includes scheduling and assigning work; mentoring, coaching, and training; developing work plans and reviewing work for completion; evaluating performance and providing necessary feedback to employee; setting work standards; imposing or effectively recommending necessary disciplinary action; responding to grievances; and making or effectively recommending hiring and termination decisions.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in a public works, management, or business administration program and four years’ experience in public transit system program management.
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any satisfactory combination of education, experience, and training which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Special Requirements:
- Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class B Oregon Commercial Driver's License with passenger endorsement and must maintain required medical certification.
- In accordance with Human Resources substance abuse policies, incumbents in this position are subject to the City's Drug & Alcohol testing program.
- The individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Extensive knowledge of: the modern principles and practices of a public transit system, transit equipment; pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations; principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation specifically as they relate to public transit programs; grant programs and other financing options for public transit systems.
General knowledge of: transit marketing and promotion techniques; enthusiastic promoter of transit alternatives for Albany and the Linn-Benton County area.
Skill in: operation of listed tools and equipment used. Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational, multi-tasking, and supervisory skills; establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with employees, other work groups and departments, agencies, interest groups, supply vendors, and the public; analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and implementing recommendations in support of goals; and communicating clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
Ability to: effectively assist in the leadership and coordination of the activities of a municipal organization; effectively assist in overseeing public transit programs and budgetary activities; interpret and apply federal, state, and City policies, procedures, laws and regulations; analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals to improve operations, procedures, policies, or methods; gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion; supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff; evaluate, develop, and implement improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain positive, effective, and cooperative working relationships with staff, committee members, public officials, business leaders, and the general public; and exercise good judgment.
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The City of Albany is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply for City positions. Please notify the Human Resources Department if you need any reasonable accommodation or assistance with any part of our application and screening process. Hearing impaired individuals needing assistance can call the Oregon Relay Service at 800-735-2900 and provide them this phone number: 541-917-7509. All other applications are only accepted online through our vendor, NEOGOV.
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