Courier

Under general supervision, deliver and post Rider Alerts, Driver Alerts, deliver and pick up mail throughout Kitsap Transit’s service area.
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of characteristic duties and responsibilities not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Drives an agency vehicle to Kitsap Transit park & rides, transfer centers, bus stops, shelters, bases and other agency facilities to deliver paperwork. May also drive to vendor and contractor locations.

Performs occasional shuttle service between bases and local park & ride locations.

Removes outdated paperwork from buses. Removes expired Rider Alerts and Driver Alerts from bases, park & rides, bus stops and transfer centers. Posts Rider Alerts at park & rides, transfer centers, bus stops and shelters. Posts Driver Alerts at bases and delivers paperwork to bases.

Logs date and time of each posting and photographs postings, if required.

Responds to service delivery questions, suggestions and/or complaints ensuring necessary follow-up. Transports uniforms for cleaning, picks up cleaned uniforms when ready for pick-up and organizes uniforms at all bases, as necessary.

Patrols bases for vehicles not displaying a KT parking sticker.

Uses an agency-provided cell phone and/or a two-way radio to remain in contact with the Routed Operations Dispatcher.
High school graduation/GED and one year of clerical experience involving public contact and record keeping. Two years’ experience demonstrating dependability and proficiency in working independently.

Knowledge of:
• General methods of record keeping
• Kitsap County geography

Skill in:
• Observing and recording dates, times, site-specific information and descriptions of lost & found items
• Maintaining records and creating reports
• Reading and understanding maps, bus schedules and bus routes
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Using personal computers and office software including word processing, spreadsheets and database programs in a Windows-based operating environment
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other Kitsap Transit employees and the public
• Safe operation of a motor vehicle
• Operating a two-way radio and smartphone
• Using good judgment and making independent decisions
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Valid WA state driver’s license. Clean driving record for the past three years.

Benefits:  Full-time employees receive a generous benefits package including subsidized medical insurance and fully paid dental insurance for employee and dependents, as well as disability insurance.  This position participates in the Washington State Public Employees’ Retirement Plan with the option of participating in a state administered deferred compensation plan. Employees receive a general leave accrual rate of: 6.7693 hours per pay period and 11 holidays pro-rated based on the number of hours worked per pay period up to a maximum of 80 hours per pay period. Kitsap Transit also provides employees and certain dependents with a free transportation pass on Kitsap Transit.

Selection Process:  After evaluating the completed applications, we will invite the most qualified applicants to the next step in the recruitment process.  We will not make any hiring decisions until all steps in the selection process are completed, including reference and background checks. Kitsap Transit does not pay for relocation costs.
 
To Apply:  If you decide to apply for this position, please visit our employment link at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kitsaptransit. Please contact Janel Silver in the Human Resources Department at (360) 473-1138 if you have any questions.
 
Closing Date:  Friday, May 16, 2025 at 4:00pm. You may include a resume; however, it may not be used in lieu of a completed application.

• Kitsap Transit is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the hiring process, contact Kitsap Transit Human Resources at 360-478-5852 (phone), 360-479-4348 (TDD) or jobapplada@kitsaptransit.com.
• If you qualify for the Veterans Scoring Criteria under RCW 41.04.005 and 41.04.010, you must answer all questions regarding Veterans Scoring Criteria Status Declaration in the application and upload a copy of the substantiating document as listed in the application.
• Kitsap Transit is subject to the requirements of the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and CFR Part 40 & Part 655, which prohibits the use of marijuana at any time while employed by Kitsap Transit.

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