What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager of Paratransit position at Palm Tran?
Job Description
This professional administrative and management work directing all activities of the Palm Tran's Paratransit section. An employee in this position is responsible for the overall, timely, safe and cost-effective delivery of services to customers requiring specialized transportation services. This employee participates in the research, development and implementation of service programs for individuals with disabilities and ensures that the contracting agency is in compliance with Florida Statute (427), Transportation Disadvantaged Program, State Regulations for operating Government Transit Vehicle Selection 14 - 90 and Federal Transit Administration regulation; 49 CFR Part 40, 653 and 654. Also, ensure contractors are in full compliance with all sections of the Americans with Disabilities Act that applies to transportation services. Work is performed under the general direction of the Executive Director, or their designee and is reviewed through conferences, reports and evaluation of results obtained.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree; graduation from an accredited college or university with major in Business, Public Administration or a related field; plus, six (6) years of leadership experience in paratransit administration and operations. Experience must include four (4) years of management experience. Must possess a valid Florida license. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered in lieu of the stated requirements, or Associate Degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field, plus eight (8) years of leadership experience in paratransit administration and operations, including four (4) years of management experience or High School Diploma/GED, plus ten (10) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in paratransit administration and operations, including four (4) years of management experience.
Must possess a valid Florida license.
PREFERENCES
Previous experience working with multiple collective bargaining agreements, knowledge of transportation funding sources, reporting requirements, contract management, and transit-related Florida Statutes and FTA regulations.
Palm Tran offer a complete benefits package to eligible employees including: Healthcare, Dental Coverage, Over-age Dependent Coverage, Dental Insurance, Vision Care Coverage, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Spousal & Dependent Life Coverage, Short Term & Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/Dependent Care Account, Credit Union, Legal Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Palm Tran - ATU Pension Plan, Holidays, Sick & Vacation Leave, Deferred Compensation, Employee Discounts, and much more.
This professional administrative and management work directing all activities of the Palm Tran's Paratransit section. An employee in this position is responsible for the overall, timely, safe and cost-effective delivery of services to customers requiring specialized transportation services. This employee participates in the research, development and implementation of service programs for individuals with disabilities and ensures that the contracting agency is in compliance with Florida Statute (427), Transportation Disadvantaged Program, State Regulations for operating Government Transit Vehicle Selection 14 - 90 and Federal Transit Administration regulation; 49 CFR Part 40, 653 and 654. Also, ensure contractors are in full compliance with all sections of the Americans with Disabilities Act that applies to transportation services. Work is performed under the general direction of the Executive Director, or their designee and is reviewed through conferences, reports and evaluation of results obtained.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree; graduation from an accredited college or university with major in Business, Public Administration or a related field; plus, six (6) years of leadership experience in paratransit administration and operations. Experience must include four (4) years of management experience. Must possess a valid Florida license. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered in lieu of the stated requirements, or Associate Degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field, plus eight (8) years of leadership experience in paratransit administration and operations, including four (4) years of management experience or High School Diploma/GED, plus ten (10) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in paratransit administration and operations, including four (4) years of management experience.
Must possess a valid Florida license.
PREFERENCES
Previous experience working with multiple collective bargaining agreements, knowledge of transportation funding sources, reporting requirements, contract management, and transit-related Florida Statutes and FTA regulations.
Palm Tran offer a complete benefits package to eligible employees including: Healthcare, Dental Coverage, Over-age Dependent Coverage, Dental Insurance, Vision Care Coverage, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Spousal & Dependent Life Coverage, Short Term & Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/Dependent Care Account, Credit Union, Legal Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Palm Tran - ATU Pension Plan, Holidays, Sick & Vacation Leave, Deferred Compensation, Employee Discounts, and much more.
