TRANSIT SUPERVISOR



Job Details

TRANSIT SUPERVISOR
Employer

City of Torrance

Salary

$28.87 - $35.12 Hourly

Location

Torrance, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

17125102

Department

Transit

Opening Date

01/11/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

DESCRIPTION


Torrance Transit is currently recruiting Transit Supervisors who find reward in leading and coaching a team of bus operators and dispatchers working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. In this assignment, you will be supervising the day-to-day operations, such as overseeing scheduling and assignment of vehicles and personnel and conducting accident investigations.  This is an 
excellent opportunity to work with some of the best in the transit industry with an agency that has prided itself as a service focused organization to the community and the region for over 75 years.
 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Three years in the operation of motor coaches, including one year of supervisory or lead experience.

License:  A valid California Class B driver's license, current Department of Motor Vehicles Medical Certificate, and a current Verification of Transit Training Certificate.

Ideal Candidate:
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess:

  • Public Transportation experience;
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of Department of Transportation, Transit Security Administration, and Federal Transportation Administration rules and regulations;
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and other computer applications such as TrapezeOPs, CleverCAD, Cleverworks, FleetFocus;
  • Excellent customer service skills;
  • Ability to respond effectively in unplanned and emergency situations;
  • Ability to administer policies, procedures, and rules;
  • Ability to work with all levels within the organization;
  • Experience with in-service training of bus operators;
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.

HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS

Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at  www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. Application submissions will be accepted on a continuous basis until the positions are filled.  First review of applications will be those received by Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.

Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components:
 
Written Test: Qualifying (Test dates are to be determined)
Performance Exam/Work Sample: weighted 50% (Test dates are to be determined)
Oral Exam: weighted 50% (Test dates are to be determined)

Inquiries about the position can be sent to Dietter Aragon, Transit Operations Manager, at DAragon@TorranceCA.Gov.

SPECIAL NOTES

Applicants may apply every six months for this position.

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources.

As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check and a pre-employment medical examination.
 
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR TORRANCE PROFESSIONAL AND SUPERVISORY ASSOCIATION (TPSA)
Note:  Not all benefits listed may be applicable to all positions with in the unit.  Please refer to the MOU for specifics.
 
Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (sec. 4.1)
The City's monthly contribution for health insurance is as follows:
                                        Employee Only                 Employee +1                    Employee +2 or more
Full Time                            392.68                              785.36                             1020.96
Part-Time
(hired prior to 1/1/08)         345.79                              674.48                             871.66
Part-Time
(hired after 1/1/08)             248.84                              445.18                             562.98
The City's monthly contribution for vision insurance is $3.23
The City's monthly contribution for dental insurance is $38.22/EE only and $76.44/EE +1 or more
City provides a $50,000 life insurance policy
 
Disability Insurance (sec. 4.1)
Employee receives 2/3 base pay after elimination period (14 consecutive days for STD and 180 consecutive days for LTD)
 
Retirement (sec. 4.2)
PERS 2@55, single highest year.
Employees hired prior to 11/9/2010, City pays 7% EPMC. 
Employees hired on or after 11/9/2010, pay 7% employee contribution.  
"Classic members" hired on or after 1/1/2013, pay 7% employee contribution.
PERS 2@62 "New members" hired on or after 1/1/2013, pay (50%) of normal cost with three year average final compensation.             
 
Premium/Certification Pay (sec. 3.2)
Designated Assignments:  Varies (see Sec 3.2)
 
Educational Incentive Program (Sec. 3.3)
Building Inspection Supervisors:  4% of base pay for ICC certificate in one of the certified areas.
(Add'l 2% for each additional certificate, up to max of 12%). 
Failure to maintain certification results in loss of 2% for each year's delay of recertification.
 
Night Shift Differential (sec. 5.3)
5% over base pay when ½ or more of the shift is worked after 4:00 p.m.
7 ½% when ½ or more of the shift is worked after midnight
Sr. Librarian – 10% above average base hourly when ½ shift is worked after 3:00 p.m.
 
Holidays (sec. 4.6)
13 paid holidays for all classifications except Sr. Librarian - (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & New Year's Eve). 
*Sr. Librarian- New Year's Day, Martin Luther King's birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve.  (Lincoln's and Washington's birthday, Veteran's day and day after Thanksgiving - provided leave is taken on a rotational basis (subject to DH approval). 
 
Sick Leave/Personal Leave (sec. 4.5)
Accrue 6 hours per month; maximum accrual of 600 hours.
*Two work shifts of sick leave may be used for personal leave
 
Vacation/Annual Leave (sec. 4.7)
Accrual rate per month:
Years 1 -2 : 6.55 hours; Years 3 - 4: 7.88 hours; Years 5 – 9: 10.55.hours; Years 10 – 20: 13.90 hours; Years 21 – 24: 15.22 hours; Year 25+: 15.88 hours 
Maximum Accrual up to the amount earned over the preceding 36 months.
 
Bereavement Leave (sec. 4.8)
Three (3) work shifts (up to two additional work shifts for travel 300 miles or more)
 
Family-School Partnership Leave (Sec. 4.10)
40 hours (max 8 hours per month) unpaid per calendar year (employees may use accrued vacation or comp time)
 
 
Safety Shoes (Sec. 6.4.B)
Allowance of $125 each 6 months of employment (paid June and December), for those required to wear safety shoes.
 
Tool Allowance (Sec. 4.12)
$250 each 6 months (paid June and December)
 
Uniform Allowance (Sec. 4.14)
$500 voucher in classifications of:  Transit Supervisor ($250 twice per year), Animal Control Supervisor, Police Operations Supervisor, Forensic Identification Specialist, Senior Forensic Identification Specialist and Forensic Supervisor (paid September each year).
 
Deferred Compensation (sec 4.3)
457 Plan:  Enrollment is voluntary.
 

01
Please provide your highest level of education?
  • None
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Other
02
If other, please specify.
03
Do you have supervisory or lead experience in a transit agency?
  • Yes
  • No
04
If yes, please provide your years of experience in a lead or supervisor capacity?
  • Less than 1 year
  • More than 1 year, but less than 3 years
  • More than 3 years, but less than 5 years
  • More than 5 years
05
Do you have experience in a public transit agency?
  • Yes
  • No
06
If yes, please provide your years of experience in a public transit agency.
  • Less than 1 year
  • More than 1 year, but less than 3 years
  • More than 3 years, but less than 5 years
  • More than 5 years
07
Do you have a valid California Class B Drivers' License?
  • Yes
  • No
08
If no, do you possess a commercial bus operator driver's license from another state?
  • Yes
  • No
09
If yes, please indicate the state you received the commercial driver's license. If no, please type N/A.
10
Do you have a valid (not expired) Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Medical Certificate?
  • Yes
  • No
11
If yes, indicate state. If no, type N/A.
12
Do you have a valid (not expired) Verification of Transit Training Certificate (VTT)?
  • Yes
  • No
13
Please list any other Transit certifications you have obtained. If none, please type N/A.
14
Do you have experience training bus operators?
  • Yes
  • No
15
If yes, briefly describe the type of training you have conducted. If no, please type N/A.
16
Do you have experience in investigating and reviewing accidents?
  • Yes
  • No
17
If yes, briefly describe your experience in investigating accidents. If no, please type N/A.
18
Briefly describe your experience supervising the work of others.

* Required Question

Employer
City of Torrance
Address
3231 Torrance Blvd.

Torrance, California, 90503
Phone
310-618-2915

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