Courier/Driver EM-39476

Description

CLOSING DATE: January 3, 2025

POSITION: Courier/Driver/Office Assistant

SALARY:$20.00-$20.97

REPORTS TO: Lead Social Worker 

LOCATION: Omak, Washington

Basic Functions:  This is a non-exempt position. Drives a GSA vehicle to transport clients between locations using an established schedule and on special trips by dispatch or prior arrangement. In lieu of transporting will perform office assistant functions.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Training: 

• The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent plus three to six months’ experience.
• Successful completion of the necessary classroom instruction related to skills and safety requirements for driving a passenger vehicle/van may be required.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and to be eligible for Tribal Insurance. Requires a 1^st aid/CPR card or able to obtain within first 90 days of employment. 
• Requires a TB test with negative results or obtain within 30 days of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Requires a working knowledge and understanding of safe driving practices. 
• Requires a basic knowledge of the operating and mechanical characteristics of a passenger van/vehicle. Must have a basic understanding of tribal, state laws, rules and regulations pertaining to passenger van/vehicle operations and transportation of personnel. 
• Requires knowledge and understanding of verbal and written communication with various types of ages.
• Requires knowledge of reading road maps and using a Global Positioning System (GPS). Requires a working knowledge of vehicle maintenance.
• Requires working knowledge of scheduling visitations. Requires knowledge in case management filing system.
•  Requires knowledge and understanding in how to apply CPR/first aid.
• Requires sufficient reading and writing skills to prepare logs and reports following established formats. 
• Requires sufficient human relations skill to maintain harmony within a work team, show patience and enthusiasm, with customers, and convey a positive image of the Colville Tribes.
• Requires knowledge and skill in using computers and various programs; Microsoft Office. 
• Requires familiarity with reservation lifestyles and culture. 
• Requires the ability to perform all of the duties of the position with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions. 
• Requires the ability to drive a passenger van/vehicle safely and efficiently while keeping to well-established schedules. 
• Requires the ability to read and understand laws, rules, regulations and procedures for safe passenger van/vehicle operation and inspection. 
• Requires the ability to recognize malfunctions in equipment and take appropriate action. 
• Requires the ability to maintain the assigned vehicle in clean and safe operating condition. 
• Requires the ability to learn, become certified, and apply first aid. 
• Requires the ability to read road maps and find locations with just an address.
• Requires the ability to learn city street layouts and designated routes, including stops and traffic hazards. 
• Requires the ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks.  
• Requires the ability to maintain required records.
• Requires the ability to work cooperatively with co-workers, clients and the general public.
• Requires the ability to work as contributing member of a team, work productively and cooperatively with other teams and external customers, and convey a positive image of the Colville Tribes and its services.  
• Requires the ability to learn the Tribal Assistance System database.
• Requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively in written format and verbally.
• Requires the ability to function in a vehicle and outdoors engaged in work of an moderately active nature. 
• Requires arm-hand and leg-foot dexterity to drive a vehicle and/ or van.
• Requires visual acuity including depth perception to observe moving objects. 
• Requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time. 
• Requires hearing sufficient to be aware of traffic and road distractions/conditions and listen to customers.  
• Requires the ability to assist passengers with limited mobility and lift passenger ambulatory aids such as wheel chairs onto platforms. . 
• Requires sufficient ambulatory ability to walk to project locations, to stand for extended periods of time, and to bend and stoop for limited periods of time. 
• Requires sufficient arm-hand-eye coordination to operate a computer keyboard and pointing devises at a proficient level.
• Requires sufficient visual acuity to read technical documents and instructions. 
• Requires the ability to lift, push, pull and carry  objects of medium weight (less than 50 lbs.). 
• Requires the ability to follow proper administrative notification for use of vehicles and trips beyond the 100-mile limitations.
• Requires the ability to work non-standard work hours. Requires the ability to drive in adverse weather conditions.

Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.

TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance.  In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances.  If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

INFORMATION: Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P. O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA  99155, Esmeralda.mosqueda.hrs@Colvilletribes.com 509-634-2295.

Salary : $20 - $21