Transit Scheduling Coordinator

Position Summary

Supervise, plan and coordinate Transit driver route scheduling and operations within the Operations Division of the Transit Department; maintain records on daily driver routes; analyze and schedule personnel in order to meet transit needs; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies, general public and provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Transit Manager.
This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in business; and
Five (5) years of transit operator or transportation management experience; and
To include one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

• Operations, services and activities of driving program
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
• Modern and complex principles and practices of operating bussing equipment including use of fare boxes
• Principles and procedures of record keeping
• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Supervise, organize and review the work of lower level staff
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff
• Interpret and explain City policies and procedures
• Prepare clear and concise reports
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Work independently in the absence of supervision