Transportation Coordinator

Public Works Department, Transit Division

Requires successful post-offer completion of a background investigation, physical exam, and drug test (including marijuana/THC) as a condition of employment with the City of Joplin.

Primary Purpose

Manages the MAPS transit program and personnel assigned to provide transportation services.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of: Marketing strategies and techniques including advertising material development and distribution; supervision principles and techniques; service delivery area; general management principles, practices, budgeting, policy and procedure development; computer systems and software programs; Federal Transit Rules and Regulations; Microsoft Office Suite.

Skill in: Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with contractors, City of Joplin management staff, and the public; communicating effectively with citizens, City management staff, contractors, news media, etc.; developing written procedures, guidelines, and marketing data; supervising and developing subordinate staff; identifying trends in data and developing short and long range action plans; maintaining variety of data including ridership information, departmental files; planning, organizing, and coordinating an effective marketing/promotional presentation to increase MAPS program and services; Microsoft Office Suite.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Business Management, or related discipline.

Experience: Two years full-time transportation planning or administration experience which includes supervisory responsibilities is required. Prior driving experience, government procurement, or contract administration is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications: Possess and maintain a valid state issued driver’s license.

Salary & Benefits

$26.963 - $35.180 per hour ($56,083 - $73,175 annually), DEO.

We provide free health insurance to the employee, and a great family rate (that does not increase per additional member) with a low deductible, low co-pays, and free preventive care services.

Additional Benefits include:

• 2 weeks of vacation accrual per year.
• 11 paid holidays per year 2 paid “floating holidays” per year**
• Free life insurance to the employee, with supplemental options.
• Dental insurance starting at $9.02/month with fully covered preventive services.
• Vision insurance starting at $1.44/month.
• Tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, Care Leave and sick leave buy-back programs.
• Missouri LAGERS Retirement – employees do not pay into it; employee is fully vested after only 5 years of employment.
• Access to 457 retirement plans with several benefits over traditional 401k plans.
• Free library cards & gym access, fun employee events, and more!

**Floating holiday accruals depend on employee’s start date.

Essential Job Functions

1. Oversees daily operations of the public transit program (MAPS). Supervises transit employees and determines scheduling to meet transit program ridership. Manages procurement function for MAPS; assists in grant management for transit program.

2. Reviews ridership trends to facilitate planning and operational programs; maintains and improves viable, sustainable public transportation systems functioning within time, distance, regulatory, and monetary constraints.

3. Responsible for the development and implementation of Joplin’s Transit Asset Management (TAM)Plan, Agency Safety Plan (ASP), Safety Management System (SMS), and Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP).

4. Markets MAPS service to the general public, agencies, and organizations whose client populations might benefit from transportation availability. Responds to media requests for information regarding the MAPS program.

5. Develops, designs, and distributes public information and promotional materials regarding MAPS.

6. Responds on-site to accidents; performs internal investigation to ensure compliance with Federal Transportation Administration’s (FTA) Drug and Alcohol testing procedures. Supports and serves as back-up dispatcher, when needed.

7. Coaches and develops direct reports by providing regular feedback regarding employee performance. Provides timely and constructive feedback through the formal evaluation process.

8. Addresses employee performance concerns in compliance with established policies and procedures. Participates in the disciplinary process by providing critical input prior to the Department Director issuing a final recommendation for disciplinary action in compliance with the City’s policies and procedures.

9. Participates in hiring and promotional processes by providing critical input to the Department Director and Human Resources regarding hiring and promotional opportunities. Cooperates and coordinates with the City Human Resources Department to comply with rules and regulations related to recruitment, hiring, and promotional processes.

10. Develops and manages the division’s annual budget and serves as the subject matter expert for divisional budget requests included in the departmental budget. Reviews and recommends budget expenditures for non-personnel costs, to the Department Director to ensure spending is minimized and services are maximized throughout the fiscal year, in compliance with the City’s purchasing policies and procedures and are authorized in the budget.

Physical Demands, Requirements, and Working Conditions

This is primarily an office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in-person and over the telephone. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset members of the public or their representatives while enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Apply Online

https://www.joplinmo.org/FormCenter/Human-Resources-12/Online-Employment-Application-90

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $56,083.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person