TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR

General Purpose:

Direct and control all operating, financial and administrative functions for Luzerne/Wyoming Counties Transportation Departments as structured under Luzerne County’s Office of Human Services.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities:

·  Develop and implement transportation programs in cooperation with PENNDOT, State Medical Assistance Transportation Program and other private carriers.

·  Develop policy and procedure which ensures efficient operations, fiscal responsibility and compliance with all applicable federal, state and municipal laws and regulations.

·  Prepare and oversee the Annual Budget and Contracts for transportation services in Luzerne and Wyoming Counties.

·  Develop and maintain appropriate management reports necessary to analyze, plan, control and measure performance of transportation programs.

·  Establish internal operating policy and procedure.

·  Oversee fleet management program to ensure safe reliable, clean vehicles available to deliver transportation services.

·  Function as liaison with involved State, County and Municipal governmental entities for purposes of delivering high quality transportation services.

·  Responsible for developing and maintaining current job descriptions, performance standards, evaluation of employee performance and administration of discipline as required.

·  Responsible for developing and maintaining reputation of delivering high quality and efficient transportation programs for all external constituents.

·  Advise Senior Management on matters of consequence affecting the safety, security and welfare of operations, employees, transportation constituents and general public.

Experience and Training:

·  Minimum 5-10 years work experience in a related work environment (e.g. transportation, logistics or similar, involving the transport of people).

·  Minimum High School education with Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

·  Minimum 2 years in managing/supervising others in the discharge of transportation/logistics involving the transport of people.

Skills and Abilities:

·  Track record of being an effective manager.

·  Excellent communications, motivational and team-building skills.

·  Maturity, decision making and problem-solving skills.

·  Understanding of financial and administrative principles.

·  Ability to work under pressure, establish calm and order in stressful situations.

·  Skill in handling and addressing issues/concerns of the public.

·  Commitment to providing high quality services and dedication to satisfying users/customers.

·  Proficiency in computer use.

Send application, resume and references to:

(Application can be found on County website)

By Monday, January 17, 2011

or send hard copy to:

Human Resources Department

Luzerne County Courthouse

200 North River Street

Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-1001

The County of Luzerne is an EEO/ADA employer