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Applications will be
accepted until sufficient applications are received.
THE
POSITION:
The primary purpose of this position is to develop, promote, evaluate
and document special transportation programs in order to achieve
established goals, provide education and manage program budget.
Essential
Functions:
Plan, develop, provide technical assistance and implement programs for
the County’s Coordinated Transportation Plan; coordinate and enhance the
day-to-day operation of the existing accessible transportation services
for older adults and people with disabilities throughout the County;
participate in identifying community needs; serve as advocate/liaison in
assisting seniors and people with disabilities; work with the Special
Transportation Advisory Committee to establish long and short range
goals; monitor program budget; prepare applications for transportation
projects; monitor Special Transportation Fund contracts; manage the
Special Transportation funding and grant requirements; collect, review
and submit quarterly reports to the Oregon Department of Transportation;
provide technical assistance to providers on quarterly reporting and the
coordinated transportations system, customer service and other
transportation-related issues; represent department to community,
committees, regulatory agencies, consultants and vendors; interpret
policy and procedure to the public; assist management in the assessment
and implementation of transportation events and other special projects
as assigned. Requires regular and consistent attendance.
STARTING
SALARY:
$13.78 to $20.08 per hour.
This is a one-year temporary position working 30 hours per week, non
benefited.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in business or social services OR four years of
work-related experience which includes program management OR
equivalent combination of education, experience or training in social
services, transportation or related field. At time of appointment must
possess a valid Oregon driver’s license.
In addition,
applications will be reviewed based on the following: Knowledge
of transportation services and coordination of transportation systems;
knowledge of program coordination techniques including program
monitoring for quality control and program improvement; knowledge of the
laws, regulations and ordinances as they pertain to the provision of
transportation; knowledge of the concepts of community networking,
coordination of services and program development; knowledge of ADA,
accessibility and transportation needs of seniors and people with
disabilities. Considerable program development Skills; good
communication skills in oral and written form, with clear and concise
writing skills necessary for correspondence, records, newsletters,
reports, media releases and statistical data. Ability to work
independently and manage time efficiently; make decisions independently
in accordance with established policies and procedures; recommend new
policies when applicable and use initiative and judgment in completing
tasks and responsibilities; utilize problem identification and
resolution techniques; gather statistical information and compile into
meaningful reports; courteously and effectively work with Health and
Social Services Department staff, volunteers, representatives of state
and local agencies, contractors, advisory committee members and the
public.
PHYSICAL
DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in an office setting. Occasional travel required,
primarily within the County and may include bending, gripping with hands
and fingers, hearing alarms and voice conversation, keyboarding, lifting
up to 34 pounds, operating passenger vehicles, pulling, pushing,
reaching, sitting, standing, standing long periods, and walking.
DRIVING
RECORD:
Applicants selected for interview will be required to bring to the
interview a recent Court Print driving history obtained from the DMV.
Please allow 5-7 days for delivery and longer for out of state.
CRIMINAL BACK
GROUND CHECK:
According to ORS 181.536 to .537, the final candidate considered for
this position is subject to a full criminal offender record check. A
disqualifying event, as defined by OAR Chapter 309, Division 18, and
determined by the State of Oregon, will result in denial or termination
of employment.
CRIMINAL
BACKGROUND CHECK:
The finalist for this position will be made an offer of employment,
contingent upon passing a full criminal history record check in
accordance with OAR Chapter 407, Division 7. A disqualifying event
determined by the State of Oregon, will result in termination of
employment. |
