Transportation Services Supervisor

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES SUPERVISOR

Job Title:  Transportation Services Supervisor

Closing Date/Time:  Thu. 07/18/24 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Salary:  $22.16 - $33.24 Hourly

Job Type:  Full Time

Location:  New Port Richey, Florida

Department:  GoPasco (Public Transportation)

General Description:  Supervisory and management responsibility of daily operations necessary to conduct a full service multi-funded public transportation system throughout Pasco County, to include driver/dispatcher supervision/training/monitoring, customer service, client registration, accident investigation. Saturdays, Holidays and non-traditional hours of duty will be assigned as required to perform scheduled service.

Essential Job Functions: Supervises rural and urban transportation service operations, training, shift and route assignments, and scheduling maintenance. Prepares reports as required, and maintains applicable records and files. Establishes review criteria and monitoring procedures for County and contract transportation activities. Conducts monitoring inspections to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local requirements and contract terms. Develops standard operating procedures, performance criteria and training guidelines, and ensures qualifications are maintained as required. Provides information and registration services to persons seeking service from the transportation system. Qualifies and enrolls eligible persons into appropriate funding source programs according to eligibility for transportation services. Responsible for accurate compilation of operational statistics and maintenance of client files. Assists in research and development of routes and services necessary to meet growing demand. Provides recommendations for the development of marketing strategies and assists in implementing transit-related promotional and outreach activities. Provides transportation liaison with community agencies. Augments bus operator or dispatcher position when necessary. Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

• Knowledge of the procedures and techniques involved in the operation of a multi-funded public transportation system.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of transportation contractual compliance.
• Knowledge of the community's needs and resources relating to transportation.
• Ability to effectively supervise and maintain good working relationships with employees, the public and other agencies.
• Ability to compile and complete reports and maintain records.
• Ability to operate a computer and routine office equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the public.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision.

Minimum Requirements:  

PHYSICAL SKILLS:  Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects.  Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Ability to climb, bend, stoop, walk, and squat frequently.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:  Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate degree in Social Science, Business Administration and Management, or related field with one (1) year of experience in transit-related operations and/or administration OR graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma with three (3) years experience in transit-related operations and/or administration.
In House Candidates:  This position qualifies for DAP.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:  Possession of a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class "B" with Air Brakes and "P" endorsement. Applicants with the appropriate out of state CDL will be considered, but must obtain a Florida CDL by date of hire.
All applicants must undergo a Florida Department of Transportation medical examination and pass a urine drug test prior to employment. Medical examinations will be conducted every two (2) years. Future urine drug testing and alcohol breath testing will comply with the Pasco County Public Transportation Substance Abuse Policy.
No convictions within the past ten (10) years for DUI/impaired driving preferred.
ADA STATEMENT:  A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE:  Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:  All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE:  Under Section 295.07, F.S., chapter SSA-7 Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.  
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