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Transportation Coordinator
Milwaukee, WI, USA Req #1400
Thursday, November 30, 2023
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Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support Enforcement, Combined Court Operations, Sheriffs Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors in the Department on Aging, those with Disabilities, and Veterans Affairs. Our employees also remain committed to serve the cultural, human, recreational and social needs of the entire community.
Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If disability related accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.
We are searching for Changemakers to come and join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County!
Closing Date: December 21st, 2023 or upon receipt of 50 applicant submissions
Department of Health and Human Services
Position Description: The Transportation Coordinator will assist Milwaukee County residents, particularly residents with disabilities, veterans, and older adults, to access and navigate available public transportation options. This position will serve as the transportation resource expert within the Department of Health & Human Services including managing programs, budgets, contracts, and assets as well as documenting all transportation services. The Transportation Coordinator will maintain an online directory of transportation options, transportation policies, write grants, advocate for available, affordable, sustainable transportation options, and represent DHHS on local, state, and regional transportation advisory groups, as well as serving as the DHHS liaison with the Milwaukee County Department of Transportation.
Position Duties:
Minimum Education & Years of Experience Required:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Read, analyze, and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals, scientific/technical journals and procedures, government regulations, financial and legal documents. Perform within difficult or complex working conditions or situations not easily evaluated; decisions require considerable judgment, initiative, and ingenuity in areas where there is little precedent. Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with others; demonstrated interpersonal skills showing an ability and sensitivity to working with and engaging a variety of different people and stakeholders; knowledge of community resources in the area of health and social services and the ability to utilize them effectively; attention to detail, accuracy, and excellent organization skills while working in a team environment; ability to build community partnerships within diverse communities; excellent verbal and written communication skills including, proofing, grammar, spelling, text editing, and writing; ability to communicate with the large and small groups including presentation skills in a public forum; must have the ability to liaise with individuals from both public and private organizations.
NOTE: This ORIGINAL APPLICATION is open to qualified residents of the State of Wisconsin at the time of application. Candidates need to submit a full account of their training and experience (i.e., by submitting an up-to-date resume or by fully completing the application) during the application process and may also be asked to take additional written or performance tests as part of the selection process.
APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION
Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.
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The City of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, is a beautiful and thriving community of 44,678 located at the foot of Lake Winnebago. Fond du Lac is a great place to live and work and its recreational opportunities are second-to-none. In addition, Fond du Lac is only an hour away from Green Bay, Milwaukee, and Madison and all those communities have to offer.
The City of Fond du Lac is accepting submissions for the position of Assistant Transit Manager. This full time position reports directly to the Transit Manager and will provide a variety of support tasks to the Transit Manager, including overseeing all Transit operations in the absence of the Transit Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Works with the Transit Manager to determine the goals and needs of the division to meet requirements established by the City Council and Administration; implements programs and solutions necessary to attain these goals.
Exemplify and convey all relevant City, Department, Division, and Office goals and direction to employees to ensure that service delivery and performance meet expected levels of safety, customer satisfaction, and completeness; ensures that all activities and requirements are performed on time and to established standards
Accountability for annual federal database reporting. (National Transit Database) Assist Transit Manager with reports and projects including state, federal, and capital improvements. These reports include but are not limited to federal triennials, safety system management, and Public Transit Agency Safety Plan.
Assist the Transit Manager with the administration and oversight of transit service contracts and special fare programs; supervises administration of off-site and commercial sales of transit fare media through community and institutional outlets.
Provide excellent customer service via phone, email, and in-person to include addressing customer complaints in a timely and appropriate manner and relaying calls/referring callers as appropriate Ensure driver attendance each day and perform dispatching duties for fixed route operations. Supervise fixed route operations and provide leadership to drivers.
Maintain driver scheduling and time off requests.
Handle off-hour radio and telephone communication such as filling shifts due to illness and being on call after normal business/office hours.
Assist Transit Manager with employee training.
Physically respond to accidents involving transit vehicles.
Assist the Transit Manager with the administration of employee labor contracts, including hearing and processing of employee complaints and grievances
Perform other special projects and duties as assigned or required during regular and non-business hours
Requirements
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefit package including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; long-term disability; 457 and Roth retirement plans; and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System. This continues to be one of the best-funded public employee retirement systems in the country. The financial strength of the WRS is attributable to its unique plan design, funding discipline, strong governance, and the effective investment strategies of the State of Wisconsin Investment Board. Relocation and Educational Assistance is also available. https://www.fdl.wi.gov/hr/employee-resources/benefits/.
Paid Time Off: We offer a generous paid time off package including compensatory time in lieu of overtime, 9 standard holidays, 5 floating holidays, sick leave (8 hours/month); and vacation based on longevity.
Salary Range:
We offer a competitive compensation package ($27.92 - $31.91/hour) based upon knowledge, skills, and abilities with potential to receive additional step increases based on meeting and/or exceeding goals/expectations; annual COLA and step increases pending City Council approval of budgets; and future promotional opportunities in alignment with succession and career path.
If you are interested in this excellent opportunity, please submit a City application found at https://www.fdl.wi.gov/hr/job-opportunities/, or a detailed resume and cover letter describing your interest and experience as it relates directly to this position to Jackie Braatz.
Submissions reviewed upon receipt.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Where customer service skills, service to your community, and a fulfilling job intersect – Eau Claire Transit! We are currently hiring for a full-time Bus Operator! This position includes driving city-wide bus routes while maintaining the schedule and obeying traffic laws, providing information to customers regarding the Transit System, tracking passenger count data, and more!
Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
Wage Range: $21.90 - $27.31 per hour, plus excellent fringe benefits (including health insurance, paid sick leave, paid vacation, and more). Application deadline: Open until filled, with the first review of applications on November 6, 2023. Application and complete job description available at www.eauclairewi.gov/jobs.
Interviews expected to take place November 11, 2023. Candidates will be notified via email if selected to interview.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Recruitment Snapshot:
https://www.eauclairewi.gov/home/showdocument?id=43740&t=638340053371214424
Organization: City of Wausau Metro Ride Department
Position: Transit Director
Link to Apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wausauwi/
Deadline: November 18, 2023
POSITION INFORMATION
The Transit Director leads and manages the City’s Metro Ride fixed-route bus system available to the general public, and paratransit service. The Director oversees a budget of over $3.7 million and an authorized staff of 32.50.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, as outlined below:
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Salary
$95,225.26 - $114,653.50 Annually
Location
Madison, WI
Job Type
PERMANENT FULL TIME
Job Number
2023-00438
Department
Metro Transit
Opening Date
10/02/2023
Closing Date
10/16/2023 11:59 PM Central
Comp. Group/Range
44/15
The Opportunity
The City of Madison Metro Transit is seeking a qualified Finance Manager to manage the financial and fiscal operations of Metro Transit. The position is responsible for preparing the capital and operating budgets; developing fiscal controls and systems; overseeing payroll and purchasing; including supervising use of the City's finance-specific software; coordinating the integration of grant funding into financial systems; and preparing related analysis and recommendations. As a member of the Senior Management Team at Metro, members are expected to:
Employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. The City of Madison is an equal opportunity employer functioning under an affirmative action plan. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply!
Develop and administer Metro Transit's accounting operations, including systems and procedures, financial reporting and budgeting, and capital asset accounting:
Research and develop information for the preparation of capital and operating budgets:
Supervise and assign work to professional, administrative and technical staff:
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Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in professional accounting and financial related activities which includes two (2) years in a financial project management capacity with leadership and supervision duties.
If an applicant does not possess the experience listed above, HR will review the application materials to determine if the applicant possesses the following equivalent experience:
Six (6) years experience in applying the following:
Special Requirements
The employee will occasionally be expected to attend meetings and provide presentations outside the normal work schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Benefits
The City of Madison offers excellent pay and benefits for employees. City Ordinances, handbooks, and labor contracts provide specifics; the description here is not to be considered a binding statement but offers an informal summary.
Compensation
The City of Madison strives to pay competitive wages. View the current salary schedules for pay for all classifications. Employees receive increases based on tenure with the City.
The City offers a competitive benefits package, including a generous leave package, a variety of insurance options, and non-traditional benefits such as optional pet insurance, a bus pass for all employees, and the possibility of flexible work schedules. A brief summary of benefits is listed below. Please visit our website for more information. Leave
Vacation is earned upon starting employment and can be used after completion of probation. The general vacation schedule is below.
After 1 year 5 work days of vacation After 2 years 10 days After 7 years 15 days After 12 years 20 days After 19 years 25 days After 27 years 27 days
Employees earn 5 personal days in addition to vacation.
Employees receive eight official paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day), as well as 1 paid leave day (the Friday after Thanksgiving). Employees also earn 13 sick days annually that may accrue to a total of 150 days. Retirement
The City of Madison participates in the Wisconsin Retirement System through the State of Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds.
Insurance
The City of Madison offers a variety of optional insurance programs including:
Other Benefits
The City offers numerous other benefits and programs for employees, including:
•457(b) deferred compensation plans •Employee Assistance Program •Bus Pass on Madison Metro •Flexible Work Schedules •Employer-paid Training
Looking for part time hours with benefits (including health insurance, paid sick leave, paid vacation, and more)? Look no further, the City of Eau Claire Transit Division is currently hiring for part-time Bus Operators! Don’t have your CDL - no problem! We will train you! This position includes driving city-wide bus routes while maintaining the schedule and obeying traffic laws, providing information to customers regarding the Transit System, tracking passenger count data, and more!
• A High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, etc.)
Schedule: We offer the ability to pick your own schedule (out of the available shifts)! Transit’s hours of operations are Monday – Friday from 5:30 a.m. – 11:56 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. – 11:56 p.m. There is also the opportunity to go full-time in the future as openings occur!
Wage range: $18.65 to $23.25 per hour, plus excellent fringe benefits. Application deadline: Open until filled, with first review of applications October 16, 2023. Application and complete job description available at www.eauclairewi.gov/jobs.
Interviews expected to take place Friday, October 20, 2023. Candidates will be notified via email if selected to interview.
https://www.eauclairewi.gov/home/showdocument?id=43434&t=638318528357607883
Join the excitement at the 2023 Joint Conference by Wisconsin and Minnesota Transit Associations in La Crosse, WI, from October 23-25! Three action-packed days for transit professionals:
Register today: https://www.mpta-transit.org/event/2023-wimn-public-transit-conference
Become an exhibitor today: https://www.mpta-transit.org/event/2023-wisconsinminnesota-public-transit-expo
Summary of Job
Under general direction, this position plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and manages the staff and activities of the Transit Operations Division; manages the day-to-day delivery of public transportation services for fixed route, on-demand, paratransit and microtransit services; manages the effective use of Division resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service; provides complex and responsible support to Deputy Community Development Director in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.
The duties described below are indicative of what a Transit Operations Manager might be asked to perform. Other duties may be assigned.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Essential Duties are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. Employees are responsible for all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
In evaluating candidates for this position, the City may consider a combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
EDUCATION, TRAINING OR EXPERIENCE
CERTIFICATION/LICENSES
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required at the time of hire or for continuation of employment and are considered essential for the successful performance of this position.
REASONING SKILLS
LANGUAGE SKILLS
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment described is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Other Requirements
DISCLAIMER
In an effort to provide for continuity of government under Chapter 323 of the Wisconsin Statutes and § 1.11 of the City of Beloit Code of General Ordinances, this position may be required to provide support for the City of Beloit Emergency Operation Center or other City departments during declared states of emergency. This may require an altered work schedule or duties during the declared emergency.
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or other working conditions associated with this job position. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job, work schedule and/or require that other or different tasks be performed at its discretion or as circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workloads, rushed jobs, or technological developments).
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
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Provide overall leadership, strategy, coordination, and monitoring of Metro Fleet, Maintenance, and Facilities units through lower level managers, supervisors, and front line staff.
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The City of Madison Metro Transit is hiring a Transit Capital Project Coordinator*. This position will execute the development and implementation of assigned capital projects meant to advance the speed, reliability, efficiency, and customer experience for Metro services. Major project areas may include bus lanes, bus bulbs and floating stops, specialized signals, railroad crossing exemptions and similar projects, including supporting Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and transit center projects. Responsibilities will include conceptual project planning, vendor selection, budgeting, outreach, design and construction oversight. Duties will be performed under the general direction of the Transit Capital Project Manager.
Employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
The City of Madison is an equal opportunity employer functioning under an affirmative action plan. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply!
If an applicant does not possess the specific requirements outlined above, HR will review the application materials to determine if the applicant possesses the following equivalent experience:
Six (6) years of experience in applying the following:
Two (2) years of experience in applying the following:
For a complete list of the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, please see the class specification online.
Ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.
Work is generally done in an office setting. However, the employee must be able to visit project and construction sites and traverse uneven terrains.
Employees may be expected to work or attend meetings outside of regular work hours.
*Payroll title for this position is Transit Capital Project Manager.
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