Transportation Supervisor

Salary: $69,929.60 - $97,905.60 Annually
Location : Community Services - Senior Center/Transportation - Gardnerville, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 24/25-00131
Department: Community Services
Division: Senior Services
Opening Date: 03/06/2025
Closing Date: 3/21/2025 4:00 PM Pacific

DESCRIPTION
**Applications are reviewed regularly, and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. **

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
0-3% Merit upon successful completion of the probationary period and 0-3% annual merit increases thereafter based upon evaluation score.Benefits include:

• No state income tax. Did you know that Nevada is one of the states in the US that does not have a state income tax? This means that if you live or work in Nevada, you get to keep more of your hard-earned money. This is a significant advantage that makes Nevada stand out from other states.
• Retirement:Participation in the Nevada Public Employee Retirement System is (PERS), 33.5% employer-paid.This sets us apart from other employers. Employees do not contribute to FICA the County exclusively contributes 100% to your retirement account.
• Vacation:Accrued at the rate of 4.6154 hours per pay period, or 120 hours per year (increase with years of service).
• Sick Leave:Earned at the rate of 3.6923 hours per pay period, or 96 hours per year.
• Holidays:12 paid holidays per year.
• Health Insurance:County provides medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents with co-payment by employee dependent and/or family status.
• Deferred Compensation:the County has a voluntary deferred compensation program
• Recognition Programs
• Annual Gym Membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Stable, friendly/family environment.Fosters internal talent with training/educational programs and encourages career advancement.
• Douglas County is a drug, alcohol and smoke-free workplace.

Performs difficult work coordinating and supervising the County's DART Public Transit Program and staff; performing related work as apparent or assigned.

This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
Supervision Received
Work is performed under the general direction of the Manager Community Services.
Supervision Exercised
Supervision is exercised over subordinate personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates assigned staff; monitors caseload of assigned staff and assigns work accordingly.

Recommends selection of staff; trains staff in work procedures; administers discipline as required.

Provides dispatching services related to transportation activities, as required.

Provides input into the budget and goal setting processes.

Ensures program meets grant requirements, develops grant reports, participates in grant application process and submits requests for reimbursement.

Develops, implements and monitors new and revised operational policies and work procedures; determines most efficient and economical routing and mode of transportation.

Plans, develops and implements effective driver and vehicle operations for area of coverage; responsible for the vehicle operations within established geographic boundaries, providing services directly with County vehicles and personnel.

Assists the general public, customers, and/or county employees in person, by telephone and/or e-mail answering inquiries related to department services, programs, and records; receives complaints and attempts to resolve them; explains rules, policies, and procedures; researches questions, when appropriate, to provide accurate information; resolves issues and/or directs customers to the appropriate department/individual for resolution.

Reviews and analyzes current and future transit routes and schedules as they relate to ridership and program operations; participates in route design.

Coordinates the vehicle maintenance and training of assigned staff; provides training to staff on special equipment, such as wheelchair lift and associated tie downs; ensures that staff is operating courteously and in an efficient manner in accordance with quality objectives; schedules drivers and assigns routes.

Ensures compliance with Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Aging & Disability Services (ADSD) and Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) rules and regulations. Implements, coordinates, and prepares for safety audits.

Researches and identifies opportunities for service and procedural improvement; provides recommendations reviews with appropriate management staff; implements as appropriate.

Organizes and conducts training sessions.

Complies with and implements safety programs and related policies and procedures.

Receives payments and balances monies.

Maintains files, databases, and records related to transit operations; prepares a variety of written reports and correspondence.

Prepares and presents staff reports and other written materials; maintains reports, records, and files; ensures documentation of operations and activities.

Performs Driver duties as required.

Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a team.

Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

Contributes effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Position requires a High School diploma or GED and 4 years of experience planning, organizing, supervising staff related to transportation services or Program Management; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Class B Commercial Driver's License, with Passenger endorsement, within one (1) year of date of employment.
• First Aid and CPR certification within six (6) months of date of employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands, physical agility, sensory requirements, and environmental exposures required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force.
• Work regularly requires speaking or hearing; frequently requires walking, sitting and using hands; occasionally requires standing, climbing or balancing, kneeling or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions.
• Work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operating machinery, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
• Work occasionally requires exposure to wet/humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, working in high/precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Work is subject to performance under exposure to extensive travel, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, bodily fluids, fumes, gases, noise and chemicals (may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

i.Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

ii.Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background/screening.

iii.Douglas County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.
iv.This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the incumbent. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.
Overview of Douglas County Benefits
Disclaimer: Douglas County provides benefits to full time employees. Benefits are prorated for some part time positions (depending on job). Some part time positions may provide no benefits.

No Nevada State income tax.

Retirement - Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada
Douglas County contributes 33.50% of an eligible Regular Member and 50% of an eligible Police and Fire Member's salary for retirement. Deferred Compensation Plans - Employees can participate in the VOYA Retirement Plans, which is funded by the employee.

Paid Leave
12 paid holidays per year. Generous paid leave accrual's including 96 hours sick annually, begin accruing 120 hours annual leave each year. Administrative leave of 5 days or 3 days annually applies to some positions. Please refer to our leave policies or relevant labor agreement
for more information.

Health Insurance
The County has rich benefits plans to choose from: Preferred Provider (PPO) and Health Savings Account (HSA) with supplemental benefits to include: prescription plan, dental plan, vision, life insurance opportunities, cancer insurance, and disability insurance. Benefit eligibility is the 1st of the month following 30-day waiting period or 60 days, depending on the position. For more detail information on the Health Insurance you may refer to our website located at:

Compensation
Douglas County's compensation system is based on Pay for Performance wherein employees are eligible for annual performance evaluations. The current structure consists of merit increases up to 3% on a qualifying employee's anniversary and Cost of Living Adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index during the first pay period of each fiscal year. The COLA will be up to 5% depending on the CPI each year. Additionally, eligible employees can be recognized for outstanding performance, above and beyond the call of duty, and receive additional compensation through the Recognition of Excellence Program.

2024
01

What is your highest level of completed education?

• High School or GED
• Associates/Vocational Degree
• Bachelor Degree
• Master's Degree or Higher
• Other Related Degree
• None of the Above

02

How many years of experience do you possess planning, organizing, and supervising staff related to transportation services or Program Management?

• No experience.
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 or more years

03

Describe the experience you possess planning, organizing, and supervising staff related to transportation services or Program Management.
04

Do you currently hold a Class B Commercial Driver License with a passenger endorsement(CDL) OR able to obtain it within one (1) year of employment? Training provided by the department.

• Yes
• Or able to obtain within one (1) year of date of employment. Training provided by department.
• No

05

How many years of experience dispatching vehicles do you possess? This experience must be represented in your application.

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years or more

06

How many years of working with the senior community and disabled individuals do you possess?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years or more

07

Briefly describe your experience working with the senior community and disabled persons.
08

Describe why you are interested in the Transportation Supervisor position with Douglas County Senior Services?
09

Douglas County requires applicants to list all work history from your most current employment to 10 years back. If relevant experience is over 10 years please list it on your application. ***Writing "See Resume" on the application in place of completing your information is not acceptable.***Have you listed your current employment through 10 years of work history on your application in addition to listing any relevant experience that exceeds 10 years?

• Yes
• No
• I do not have 10 years of work history, but have included all employment history.
• I have relevant experience that exceeds 10 years and I have included the experience on my application.

10

Are you able to perform the essential functions of the job listed on the job description with or without a reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

11

Will you be able to provide a current valid Driver's License and DMV history report (10 year) if offered employment?

• Yes
• No

12

Douglas County employees are required to uphold the County's Values and are evaluated based upon these Values. MISSION STATEMENT Working together with integrity and accountability, the Douglas County team is dedicated to providing essential and cost-effective public services fostering a safe, healthy, scenic, and vibrant community for the enjoyment of our residents and visitors. VALUES STATEMENT Integrity - We demonstrate honest and ethical conduct through our actions. Accountability - We accept responsibility for our actions. Customer Service - We deliver efficient and effective service with an attitude of respect and fairness. Leadership - We establish the tone and direction for success motivating and inspiring others to accomplish a shared vision. Communication - We ensure open dialogue through proactive listening and sharing of information throughout the organization and the community. Teamwork - We work together to achieve shared goals.Respect - We will treat all citizens, employees, and visitors with respect.Do you understand Douglas County's Mission and Values Statement and will you be able to uphold them if hired?

• Yes
• No

Required Question