Reference #: 5145578
THE POSITION
Are you an organized leader in search of a rewarding opportunity to connect seniors with essential resources throughout their community? If so, the Wayne County Area Agency on Aging is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Transportation Operations Manager 2. Showcase your skill set while directly supporting and contributing to the independence and well-being of our valued aging population. Apply today to aid us in our mission of enhancing the mobility of our consumers by providing professional and accessible transportation in a safe, reliable, comfortable, and courteous manner!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Transportation Operations Manager 2, your primary responsibility will be leading and supervising a team of drivers to ensure the provision of excellent consumer service through effective scheduling and utilization of the agency's transportation drivers and vehicles. This includes, but is not limited to, handling the delivery of quality passenger service, safety issues, accident investigation, driver training, and incident investigation.
You will supervise and schedule approximately 40-60 drivers (approximately 10% full-time and 90% part-time), which includes scheduling approximately 20-36 vehicles per day and informing the Transportation Administrator of any vehicle-maintenance issues. Other supervisory functions in this role will include approving leave, completing and signing performance evaluations, explaining procedures and policies, scheduling required and supplemental training for dispatchers and drivers, and reviewing and approving payroll time sheets for all drivers.
Your work will be essential for supporting the Area Agency on Aging's daily operations by making sure the older adults we serve can access the services and programs we provide. Your diligent efforts will assist consumers with achieving a better quality of life while maintaining independence and dignity in their home community. Be part of something bigger than yourself with our team!
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 37.5 hours/week
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
This position may require irregular hours, including evenings, weekends or holidays.
Overnight or out-of-county travel may be required to attend for meetings or training.
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
One year as a Transportation Manager 1; or
Two years of experience in a human service transportation program which involved transporting meals, clients or scheduling of transportation services; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Requirements:
This position requires possession of a valid operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. No previous suspension of driver's license within the last three years.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
You must pass a background investigation.
A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a drug screening.
This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
