BLADEN AREA RURAL TRANSIT SYSTEM DIRECTOR

JOB
An employee in this class plans, manages and supervises the operation of the BARTS Transportation program, which provides transportation service for the citizens of Bladen County; performs related administrative and supervisory duties as assigned. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated on the basis of knowledge and demonstrated proficiencies, compliance with legal requirements and standards, and other performance criteria.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

1. Plans, manages and supervises transportation services for the citizens, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards of safety.
2. Supervises subordinate transportation staff; supervisory duties include scheduling, instructing, planning and assigning work, reviewing work, maintaining standards, coordinating activities, selecting new employees, allocating personnel, acting on employee problems, recommending and implementing employee discipline.
3. Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; evaluates performance and makes recommendations; offers training, advice and assistance as needed.
4. Assists in preparing and monitors the transportation program budget; processes accounts receivable and payable; seeks and assists in administering grant funds for program support.
5. Procures new passenger vehicles for the transportation fleet.
6. Supervises the cleaning and maintenance of passenger vehicles.
7. Establishes vehicle routes; updates routes as necessary to accommodate community needs.
8. Accepts transportation reservations from clients.
9. Operates passenger vehicles to pick up and transport citizens as necessary when short-staffed; assists passengers on and off vehicle; ensures passengers follow safety regulations while in transit.
10. Supervises senior trip coordination.
11. Receives and responds to client/public inquiries, requests for assistance and complaints regarding assigned programs and personnel.
12. Gathers information for and prepares a variety of reports for decision-making purposes and as required by the County and/or other agencies.
13. Operates a vehicle, passenger vehicle, wheelchair lift and a variety of equipment such as a computer, printer, fax machine, copier, calculator, telephone, two-way radio, etc.; uses clerical and computer supplies.
14. Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, other County department heads and employees, subordinates, clients, various other local/state/federal agencies, and the general public.
15. Assists with other Division on Aging programs as requested.
16. Performs general facility maintenance duties as necessary.
17. Performs various administrative tasks as required, including preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, returning telephone calls, attending meetings, answering the telephone, etc.
18. Performs related duties as required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Associate’s degree in business, administration or related field supplemented by one to two years of general management or administrative experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess a valid state driver’s license. This classification specification has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform the job. Bladen County reserves the right to assign or otherwise modify the duties assigned to this classification. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Bladen County will employ only those individuals who are US citizens, or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States. BLADEN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.