Employee: 

Semcac
Job Description
 
Job Title: 	Transportation Director 
Department: 	Transportation Department
Reports To: 	Executive Director
FLSA Status: 	Exempt
Prepared By: 	Barb Taylor, Erlene Welshons, Wayne D. Stenberg
Prepared Date:	6/26/2000 revised by P. Georgens 7/10/02, 9/2010, 3/2013, 11/2018 
Revised Date: 
Amended Date:    11/2018
Approved By: 	Bruce E. Hartert / Wayne D. Stenberg 
Approved Date:   7/10/2002, 9/2010, 3/2013, 11/2018
 
SUMMARY
Directs and coordinates operational activities of transportation department, which includes bus services and the volunteer driver program by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.  To include oversight of Transportation assets, human relations, management planning and broad overview of current transit trends and services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.   Other duties may be assigned as required because of the overall responsibility of the position.

Responsible for the Transportation Department to include compliance with proper licenses, credentials, state transportation safety regulations, FTA regulations and departmental budget.

Responsible for the hiring, training, directing and evaluating of the Transportation Department staff in accordance with Semcac personnel policies.

Responsible for recruiting, management, training and supervision of Transportation Operations Managers,  Coordinators, Transportation Assistant, Dispatchers, Bus Drivers, Substitute Bus Drivers and Volunteer Drivers.

Develop, maintain, facilitate, and staff the Transit Advisory Committee. (TAC) Work with Transit Committee and other partners to plan and develop expansion of services to underserved individuals or un-served communities. 

Procures state required certificates of title and arranges for registrations and state inspections for vehicles used for bus services.  

Coordinates, negotiates purchases and retains accurate data on operation, insurance coverage and scheduled maintenance of equipment to include inspections, I.D. information, storage and all service work. 

Plans and directs operation development and growth of transportation programs to include marketing by developing, purchasing and distributing brochures and marketing materials. 
	
Speaks to organizations, groups, and agencies to strengthen the program and to broaden the community, state and national network. 

Responsible for developing and submitting annual grants to include implementation, submittal, monitoring and achieving yearly compliance of grant objectives to include all required reports. 

Attend annual grantee review meeting, trainings, workshops and transit conferences. 

Works directly with the counties Departments of Human Resource Directors to create required contractual agreements for transportation services. 

Works directly with Blue Cross Blue Shield, UCare and other providers to create required contractual agreements for transportation services. 

Responsible for obtaining financial and community support in purchasing and maintaining of new vehicles to include local share match of program grants.

Oversees the Drug and Alcohol Policy for safety sensitive employees, to include proper testing and training of employees ensuring compliance with Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) Drug and Alcohol regulations. 

Oversee contracted relationship with Drug Consortium, and maintain relationship with Substance Abuse professional.

Report yearly Drug and Alcohol testing results to Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) and Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT)  

Provide annual recognitions and training session for volunteer drivers. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 
Directly supervises employees, substitute drivers, and volunteers in the Transportation Department.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The person in this position must be willing to engage in professional development efforts as available for the position in order that the Agency stay in compliance with state mandates.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in public administration, sociology or closely related field or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Willing to be credentialed as Drug and Alcohol Program Manager (DAPM) and Designated Employer Representative (DER).  
 
ACCOUNTABILITY
The employee in this position will be expected to have a pleasant demeanor, a positive attitude, and a team commitment.  The employee must be willing to engage in professional development efforts as available for the position and as requested for the department.  The employee in this position is accountable to the Executive Director for completion of assignments, high standards of accuracy, attention to detail, and timely completion of assignments and tasks. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS 
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

TECHNOLOGY
To perform this job successfully individual should have knowledge of various web based software, internet applications and Microsoft office.  Utilizes various office equipment such as computer, printer, phone, scanner, fax and copy machine. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 
Valid MN Driver's License. (Commercial Driver's License encouraged.)

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES 
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated professional judgment, tack, initiative, and resourcefulness.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

SEMCAC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE OR CHANGE JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS THE NEED ARISES.  THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A WRITTEN OR IMPLIED CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT.

SEMCAC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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