Transit Supervisor Part-Time
The residents of Janesville choose this community, not just as a place to live, but as a place to realize life's opportunities. We strive to sustain a community culture where differences are recognized, understood, and appreciated. As such, the City of Janesville recognizes the importance of developing an environment where diversity is not merely accepted but embraced and celebrated. As public servants, we believe everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. To this end, we will diligently recruit and retain the most talented employees in an environment that fosters maximizing one's potential. Therefore, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to consider employment with the City of Janesville and serve the residents of "Wisconsin's Park Place".
Under the administrative direction of the Assistant Transit Director, the Transit Supervisor Part-Time serves as the supervisor and person in charge of JT operations while on duty. This position provides customer service and ensures safe, timely, and courteous bus service to the public. This position completes general administrative support functions for JT, including data entry, record keeping, and special projects.
Reports to : Assistant Transit Director
Has extensive work contact with the general public, JT customers, JT staff, and JT Management; occasional telephone and in-person communication with 911 dispatch and law enforcement.
Supervises : None. Provide oversight to shift employees.
Essential Duties
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by the incumbent. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Serves as the supervisor and person in charge while on duty to ensure a safe, clean, timely, and pleasant environment for the traveling public.
- Promptly and effectively communicates directives or information to staff both in person and using the two-way radio.
- Provides effective and efficient customer service; promotes and maintains responsive community relations, including selling fare materials (general cashiering) and answering customer inquiries about JT routes, policies, and procedures accurately, both in person and on the telephone.
- Serves as the JT point of contact for any emergency situation that may arise while on duty (accidents, injuries, breakdowns, disturbances); follows established policies and procedures during emergency situations; expedites the return to normal service operations, including driving staff or passengers; communicates emergencies or incidents to law enforcement as necessary.
- Documents emergency situations and communicates accurate and timely summaries of incidents to JT Management.
- Inspects and advises on route conditions or obstructions; assists employees in maintaining revenue service in the event of inclement weather, construction, or other issues resulting in significant delays, including driving passengers using trucks, vans or cars.
- Creates, updates, and maintains statistical data, exhibits, deviation reports, customer complaint records, and safety data sheet entries.
- Follows all safety regulations, policies, and procedures; reports all unsafe conditions and acts to supervisor; reports all accidents to the supervisor immediately whenever possible; follows recognized safe work practices.
- Performs other special projects and other job duties as assigned or required during regular and non-business hours.
- All employees may be assigned by the City Manager or their designee to perform duties and assume responsibilities that are outside the scope of their work duties when the City Manager has declared a City disaster, or the City Emergency Operations Center has been initiated.
Minimum Position Requirements / Qualifications
The requirements listed below are necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
A High School diploma or equivalent is required.A minimum of 1 year of experience in customer service or working with the general public is required.A valid, state-issued driver's license at the time of hire with three years of driving experience is required.Must have an acceptable driving record and the ability to operate city vehicles safely.The qualifications listed below are preferred, but not required, to perform the essential duties of the position. The absence of these qualifications on a candidate's application does not preclude them from consideration.
Management, supervisory, dispatch, database entry, office, law enforcement / corrections, EMS / fire, safety administration, or transportation / transit experience desired.A combination of equivalent experience and / or education, as determined by the Human Resources Office, may be considered in lieu of minimum requirements.
Competencies
For successful performance in this position, the incumbent must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors.
Knowledge :
General knowledge of customer service techniques.General knowledge of modern office support procedures, practices, and equipment.General knowledge of computers and Microsoft software products (Outlook, Word, Excel) used for preparing reports and correspondence.Working knowledge of principles and practices of cash handling / cashiering.Skills :
Proficiency in cash handling, cashiering, and office operations.Proficiency in preparing and maintaining accurate, detailed, computerized records and reports.Basic level of technical proficiency in computer applications, software portals, and programs such as Microsoft Office.Organizational and time management skills to prioritize duties and accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.Exceptional communication skills, both verbally and in writing, paired with a strong customer service background and effective interpersonal skills.Collaboration skills to effectively work with others to achieve common goals through communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.Abilities :
Ability to assess operational situations, follow established procedures and instructions to implement workable solutions, and effectively communicate those solutions.Ability to work independently to make routine decisions, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines without continual supervisory oversight.Ability to learn and execute effective two-way radio operations / communications.Ability to learn and retain a comprehensive knowledge of Transit operations, routes, and major destinations, and the ability to disseminate that information accurately to the public.Ability to learn to read and understand the JT staff scheduling.Ability to exert command and control to solve problems, make decisions, and bring to resolution an emergency, disturbance, or customer service concern taking place while on duty.Ability to compose routine correspondence and reports in a clear, concise, logical, and effective manner, utilizing proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and tone.Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and to compute percentages.Ability to comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures, and report all unsafe activities or conditions to supervisor.Ability to maintain a valid, state-issued driver's license.Behaviors :
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, JT customers, JT staff, JT Management, 911 dispatch, and law enforcement.Exhibit exceptional professionalism, tact, and decorum in all areas of work duties.Strong ethics base built upon integrity, honesty, initiative, and respect; maintain strict confidentiality.Interact positively with a diverse group of individuals and work effectively both as part of a team and independently.Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable work environment.Conduct all business and working relationships in an accurate, fair, equitable, and highly ethical manner.Work with the public in a fair and consistent manner, maintaining objectivity and excluding personal bias while performing job duties.Reliable, timely, and proactive in the completion of duties, meeting deadlines, and responding to inquiries.Work with others in a positive and supportive manner to solve problems, generate ideas, and accomplish division and City goals.Supplemental Information
Machinery and equipment, including light trucks, vans, and cars; personal computer, two-way radio, ticket kiosk machine, printer, telephones, fax machine, copier, scanner, 10-key calculator, telephone, cellular phone, public address system, coin sorter, bill counter, revenue vault, and other standardized or specialized