HomeMy WebLinkAbout15A2092 ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE ON TRANSPORTATION 20190215DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI
ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE ON TRANSPORTATION 15A2092
EM -01, BU -13X
Duties Summary:
Assists in the management and administrative support services to the
Transportation Agency; assists in the planning, development, administration and
direction of transportation programs; assists with providing and maintaining safe and
accessible transportation services; assists in coordinating grant applications in
securing federal, state and local funds; and performs other related duties as
required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class differs from the Executive on Transportation in that the Assistant
Executive on Transportation assists in administering the functions of the
Transportation Agency; whereas the Executive on Transportation acts as the Agency
Head and is responsible for administration of the Agency.
Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily
descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties
statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such
duties are a logical assignment for the position.)
• Assists with planning, directing, developing and coordinating the development,
improvement and maintenance of transit facilities;
• Assists with managing the daily operational and personnel management
functions of the Transportation Agency;
• Assists with the planning, direction, development and coordination of
transportation services, fixed -route and paratransit operations;
• Participates in the formulation and administration of agency administrative and
operational policies and procedures in compliance with Federal, State and County
rules and regulations and collective bargaining agreements;
• Assists with the management, planning, coordination and development of
resources for programs including preparation of transportation grants and
funding proposals;
• Assists in the preparation and management of the agency's multi- funded annual
budget, including funding from the Federal, State and County;
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• Participates in agency personnel hiring, training and organizing staff resources;
• Assists with researching and preparing bid specifications, resolutions, ordinances
and contracts;
• Participates in identifying and assessing long range and short term community
transportation needs for level and type of service requirements for various
developments, including residential, business and human service organizations
and provide recommendation for service;
• Assists with monitoring funding source compliance and preparing reports for
various funding sources;
• Assists in the supervision, direction and management of the activities of
subordinates;
• Participates in the investigation and resolution of grievances with employees and
unions;
• Participates in the development and implementation of promotional marketing
and training and educational efforts;
• Represents the Executive on Transportation at meetings and conferences with
government agencies, the County Council and community groups relating to
transportation matters.
Minimum Qualification Requirements for the Class:
Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience
substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a
baccalaureate degree in public or business administration or a related field, and
three (3) years of experience in public administration and /or planning and
coordinating activities for a transportation program.
License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license;
license, certification, registration as required by Federal, State or County government.
Knowledge of: principles and practices of public administration, including
planning, budget administration, organization and public relations; Federal, State and
County regulations applicable to public carriers; principles and practices of public
relations and the dissemination of information; principles and practices of
supervision; report writing; grant writing; inspectional and investigative practices and
techniques; Federal drug testing regulations and ADA requirements applicable to
transportation operations.
Ability to: interpret and administer Federal, State and County regulations
relating to public carriers; plan, assign, direct and evaluate the work of others;
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develop operating standards and policies; formulate long rang objectives and goals;
prepare proposals for grants and manage grant funds; develop and maintain
effective relationships with other government and community agencies; deal tactfully
and effectively with the public.
Health and Physical Condition Requirements:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health
and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of
the duties.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light
This is the first specification approved for the new class ASSISTANT
EXECUTIVE ON TRANSPORTATION.
APPROVED: February 15, 2019
(Date) JANINE M.Z. ZO
Acting Director of HA& Resources