Operations Supervisor 2

Summary

Supervise assigned Operators and the Dispatch functions; respond to accidents, passenger incidents and vehicle mechanical problems. Conduct studies or projects as needed and will participate in hiring. Operating hours are from 3:00 am – 10:45 pm Monday through Friday and 7:00 am – 9:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Work is conducted based on the schedule assigned.

Essential Duties

Serves as a liaison between passengers and the agency

Supervises and schedules assigned Operators

Ensures staff training on scheduling and dispatch software

Investigates and responds to: accidents, services discrepancies or procedural problems

Makes recommendations for improvements in operations and participates in hiring Operators

Collects and analyzes data for reporting purposes

Reviews and provides input for updates to various agency manuals, guides, policies and procedures

Initiates corrective and/or disciplinary actions

Must drive a minimum of two (2) hours semiannually in each vehicle type operated by Kitsap Transit

Qualifications

High school graduation/GED and three (3) years of increasingly responsible transit operations experience including one (1) year of lead work and/or supervisory experience. In-depth knowledge of Kitsap Transit operations policies and procedures will be considered in lieu of increasingly responsible transit operations experience.

Licenses/Certifications:

A valid driver’s license for at least 5 years

Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes and passenger endorsement, obtained during probation.

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard federal security clearance after hire.

Supplemental Information

BENEFITS:

Generous benefits package including: Medical, Dental and Vision for employee and dependents, disability and life insurance. Kitsap Transit also participates in the WA State Public Employees’ Retirement Plan (PERS) and a general leave accrual of 8.3077 and 11 holidays.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants who meet minimum requirements may be scheduled for tests & interview to demonstrate knowledge, & skills for position. Evaluation process will include background and reference checks. Application Process - Only on-line applications will be accepted and must include a completed application with job history listed and supplemental questions. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. For question regarding the job announcement and/or application: Janel Silver at .

ADA and Other Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require: balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other equipment, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, travel, and environmental conditions such as disruptive people, imminent danger, or a threatening environment. Requires field work and travel.

The successful candidate will be expected to meet the qualifications for the position and perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Selection Process - Applicants who meet the minimum requirements may be scheduled for a variety of tests to demonstrate knowledge, and skills for the position as well as an interview.

Reasonable Accommodation

Kitsap Transit is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the hiring process, contact or (TDD).

Veterans Scoring

If you qualify for the Veterans Scoring Criteria under RCW 41.04.005 and 41.04.010, you must answer all questions regarding Veterans Scoring Criteria Status Declaration in the application and upload a copy of the substantiating document as listed in the application.

For question regarding the job announcement and/or application: Janel Silver at