MASS TRANSIT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (Part-Time)

City of Mankato Human Resources

Application deadline: 3/17/2010 11:59:59 PM

DEFINITION:

Under the direct supervision of the Mass Transit Superintendent, schedules driver requests for time off, monitors and sets up required operator training, monitors DOT physical requirements, completes annual background checks on operators, and completes weekly banking duties. Additionally, this position will provide transit vehicle operator training and performs dispatching duties in absence of dispatcher.

EQUIPMENT/JOB LOCATION:

The office is located at the Mass Transit office/garage complex; however, the person holding this position may travel to all parts of Mankato and North Mankato to assess route conditions. Uses radio communication equipment, personal computer, and standard office equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

Provides day-to-day administrative and operational support to the Mass Transit Division and Superintendent of Mass Transit.
Monitors and schedules employee training programs.
Instructs, examines, and qualifies bus operators in the safe and efficient operation of large gas, diesel, or alternative fuel mass transit vehicles.
Ensures effective services at specific business area locations.
Assists in the preparation of budget estimates, recommendations, and reports.
Assists in the development and implementation as well as administering employee operating policies, and monitors compliance.
Is involved in the publication of informational material, such as bus schedules and brochures.
Responsible for daily scheduling of buses and data collection.
Assesses the condition of roads during snow storms and determines if conditions are safe for operations. Designs alternate bus routes due to road construction or emergencies.
Assists in preparation of union bid-board in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
Assists in the hiring of bus drivers.
Daily reconciliation of driver supply bags and inventory. Conducts weekly banking duties.
Resolves customer service issues related to route and paratransit bus service.
Contacts radio stations to provide public service announcements about snow storm shutdowns and road conditions.
Prepares oral and written presentations as required.
Responsible for scheduling time off and subsequent replacement drivers in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement and City policy.
Assists maintenance personnel as necessary.
Performs physical demands and work environment requirements for this position.
Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as required.
Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizen customers.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

Provides transit vehicle operator training and performs dispatching duties in absence of dispatcher.
Provides day-to-day administrative and operational support to other divisions within Public Works and the City organization.
Performs other related functions as assigned or apparent.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to operations of a public carrier.
Knowledge of transit system operating terminology and route structures.
Knowledge of the system's operating rules and regulations.
Ability to schedule work shifts so they are efficient and cost effective.
Ability to evaluate and resolve problems under emergency conditions to maintain safe and efficient public service.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, union representatives, employees, and the general public.
Ability to work smoothly with civic groups, special interest groups, and other government agencies relative to transit issues.
Ability to work closely with a diverse group of people.
Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet programs, in addition to other software programs.
Team oriented work ethic.

CIVIL ENGINEERING INTERN

City of Mankato Human Resources

Application deadline: 3/19/2010 11:59:59 PM

DEFINITION:

Under direct supervision of the Associate Civil Engineer or Senior Engineering Technician, the Civil Engineering Intern performs civil engineering computations, design assistance, field inspections, and layout.

EQUIPMENT/JOB LOCATION:

This position will be located in the Intergovernmental Center. Work is conducted primarily at various construction and survey sites in the city of Mankato. The Civil Engineering Intern must possess valid driver's license and have physical mobility to work around field construction sites. This position will use a transit and level, survey equipment and instruments, tape measure, and general office equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

Performs civil engineering computations, design assistance, field inspections, and layout.
Assists a field party on construction, property location, or other survey work.
Operates transit and level.
Assists to view lines, angles, distances, and elevations.
Locates boundaries and property lines, and records topography.
Lays out construction surveys.
Keeps field notes and makes sketches and computations.
Assists survey party members in the correct use of survey equipment and instruments.
Assists with plans and designs for public works projects.
Makes calculations and estimates.
Performs related office engineering work, including maintaining field maps, charts, and plans, survey books, and other engineering materials.
Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours.
Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizen customers.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

May perform engineering drafting.
May prepare legal assessment forms and assist the public with information on assessments and property descriptions.
May perform drafting and computing operations involved in the preparation of a wide variety of engineering drawings and plans, including legal descriptions, assessment maps, right-of-ways, State or Federal aid maps, plans for street, water or drainage projects, and the updating of City maps.
Performs other related functions as assigned or apparent.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Ability to work in confined spaces under all normal outdoor temperature conditions, as well as in-office environment.
Ability to physically negotiate and inspect all types of construction sites.
Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
Ability to make arithmetical computations with speed and accuracy.
Ability to prepare reports and maintain records.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

City of Mankato Job Opportunities

MASS TRANSIT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (Part-Time)

CIVIL ENGINEERING INTERN