Paratransit Contract Manager (Administrative Assistant II) - Public Transit

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The City of Phoenix Public Transit Department is the largest member of the Valley Metro regional transit system and provides a broad spectrum of transit services. These include local commuter bus services to alternative transportation solutions for individuals with disabilities and senior citizens.

The City's Public Transit Department is seeking Paratransit Contract Manager (Administrative Assistant II) for the Operations Division, Paratransit Services Section. The position directly manages the Paratransit Services (Phoenix DAR) contract worth $153 million, as well as other transit-related contracts.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring transit service providers for compliance with federal, state and local guidelines relative to paratransit service operations.
• A combination of in-office administrative work and field observations/activities are required as part of contract monitoring duties.

Work hours are generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; although some flexibility in work hours may be necessary to fulfill some position responsibilities as needs arise.

The position is located at 302 N. 1st Avenue Transit Offices, Phoenix, AZ 85003.

SALARY

Pay Range: $63,044.80 to $107,806.40 annually.

Hiring Range: $63,044.80 to $97,780.80 annually.

Pay Range Explanation:

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or a related field.
• Three years of professional experience in public administration or governmental research or finance.
• Other combinations of education and experience that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

Experience with:

• Public Transit/Transportation or a related field.
• Monitoring government service contracts.
• Performing ad documenting field observations.
• Preparing directive letters, memorandums, and correspondence.
• Tracking and reconciling budgets.
• Working with Federal grants.
• Handling customer complaints.
• Working with DOT and/or FTA regulations.
• Supervising others in a professional environment.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes October 15, 2024. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Admin Asst II, JC:06040, ID# 55657, 09/30/24, USM, AJ, Benefits:007

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