Special Transportation Supervisor #2202-282700-02

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The Special Transportation Supervisor manages the daily operations of an urban complementary paratransit system and small bus operations, and reports to the Paratransit Manager. The Special Transportation Supervisor is responsible for maintaining optimal service performance and identifying and resolving potential service issues. This position ensures that employees are provided adequate coaching, counseling, and performance management to recognize good behavior and correct deficient behavior. The Special Transportation Supervisor has latitude for independent judgment and actions within established guidelines and will be evaluated on the effectiveness of the paratransit system service, workforce productivity, cost performance, and other service programming and activities.  This position is considered a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in all facets of running the day-to-day operations of an FTA funded ADA compliant complementary paratransit program.

• Leads and manages the daily activities of Special Transportation Services Call Center, Dispatch and operator personnel for the assigned shift. 
• Process and maintain accurate time for
• Assures safety performance of all personnel including to responding to and/or investigate all accidents or incidents to identify the preventability
• Write, review, and submit accident investigative reports
• Creation of day to day schedule to meet operator and customer needs
• Implement city and CATS drug and alcohol program.
• Establish performance criteria and behavior expectations for staff
• Ensure all service needs are met on a daily basis
• Assist in developing standard operating procedures and rules and regulations addressing safety concerns and general operations of the paratransit service
• Reviews disciplinary documents and interviews/coaches/counsels Paratransit staff
• Responds to customer concerns in a timely, professional manner
• Draft and edit contracts and submit them for approval. What contracts?
• Identify service disruptions and take measures to immediately make a positive impact.
• Conduct annual performance reviews
• Analyze variances and take corrective actions when necessary

• Bachelors Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Transportation, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field
•     Three to four years of experience in a supervisory position
• Candidate has or is able to obtain a class A or B commercial driver’s license with a P endorsement

• Associates Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Transportation, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field
• One to two years of experience in a supervisory position

•          Candidate has or is able to obtain a Class A or B commercial driver’s license with a P endorsement

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

This position is considered a security and Safety Sensitive position and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FTA guidelines as well as all procedures and guidelines in alignment with the City of Charlotte and CATS Drug and Alcohol Policies

The City of Charlotte requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such, will consider reasonable accommodations as required by law.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.