Job Description

Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This is a non-represented position (no union affiliation) and is subject to the provisions of the Personnel Rules of the Municipality of Anchorage.

DEPARTMENT: Public Transportation
HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 3600 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue

Example of Duties

Under supervision of the Operations Superintendent, the Mobility Manager is responsible for the administration of Paratransit. Services for Public Transportation. Develops, prepares and administers the complex, multi-million-dollar contract for the. AnchorRides Paratransit System. Oversight of the contractor to ensure compliance with program grants, contracts, policies, services, participant satisfaction, and performance measure reporting. Assists with budget development, prepares grant applications, and ensures contractor certification is upheld for Medicaid Waiver and Non-Emergency Medical Transportation provider certification. Trains and supervises the AnchorRides team which includes a working knowledge of fixed route, interviewing, hiring, evaluations, and coaching. Resolution of safety and security issues and customer complaints. Chair various working committees that focus on the ADA (American Disability Act) community. Leads ADA training for all new personnel. Responsible for Mobility Management which consists of short-range planning, management activities, and projects for improving coordination among public transportation and other transportation service providers, with the intent of expanding the availability of services. Supports state and local coordination planning and policy bodies such as regional partnering agencies and funding partners. Promotes the FTA initiative on the development of coordinated family service.

Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED or equivalent and eight (8) years of experience in the field related to the position. Employment is conditional based on a satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history.
OR
Associate\'s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, Purchasing, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and six (6) years of experience in the field related to the position. Employment is conditional based on a satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history.
OR
Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, Purchasing, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and four (4) years of experience in the field related to the position. Employment is conditional based on a satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history.
OR
Master\'s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, Purchasing, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and two (2) years of experience in the field related to the position. Employment is conditional based on a satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history.

All applicants must possess or obtain:

Valid State of Alaska Driver\'s License at time of hire.
Preferences:

• Supervisory experience.
• Experience with Transit Industry software, two-way radio systems, and on-board technology.
• Experience wth Trapeze Paratransit, NeoGov or SAP software.

Additional Important Information

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to . E-Verify\xc2\xae is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the

All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference:
Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual\'s command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process:
Once applicants click the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant\'s profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage.For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Alaska Time.

The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) 343-4571

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