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AGENDA TITLE: •• Authorization to Hire a Transit Supervisor for Dial -A -Ride
MEETING DATE: may 18, 1994
PREPARED BY: Assistant City Manager
RECOMMUDED ACTION: That the City Council authorise hiring a Transit
Supervisor on a contractual basis to oversee the
day-to-day operations of the Dial -A -Ride program.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In September, .1992, it became necessary for the City, to
assume the management and operation of Dial -A -Ride.
Duties were restructured and Janet Keeter,
Administrative Assistant to the City Manager, was
assigned, on a half -tine basis, to coordinate the
Dial -A -Ride operation. Since that time, Ms. Keeter has
devoted increasingly more time to economic development at the City Council's
direction. It has become more apparent that a full-time supervisor is necessary
to oversee the day-to-day operation and to ensure that the City stays in full
compliance with transit regulations.
The Transit Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring that appropriate
Dial -A -Ride staff is available when needed; train drivers regarding vehicle
operation, safety and public relations; resolve problem issues with staff
members; schedule staff for duty; respond to citizen complaints; monitor
performance; oversee equipment maintenance; collect performance data; manage
records for the California Highway Patrol; generate Section 9 reports for the
Federal Transit Administration; and perform related duties.
The City will soon be embarking on the design and implementation of a
fixed -route bus system which will be complimentary to the Dial -A -Ride system.
It is anticipated that at implementation time, the Transit Supervisor would also
oversee the fixed -route bus program until the City determines whether or not to
contract out the transportation program to the private sector. Until such time
as the City goes -on-line" with the fixed -route system, the Transit Supervisor
would work diligently with Dial -A -Ride staff and with the transportation
consultant to assist in the design and implementation of a new transportation
program.
It is essential that the Dial -A -Ride staff have direct access to an immediate
supervisor who is knowledgeable in transit regulations, codes, and safety
issues. It is becoming more critical to have a supervisor for Dial -A -Ride now
that the City receives federal funding for transportation.
APPROVE i,
THOMAS A. PETERSON recycled Paper
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Authorization to Hire a Transit Supervisor for Dial -A -Ride
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This position would be established an a temporary contract basis until the fixed
route system is implemented, and a cost benefits analysis has been completed to
determine whether these programs should be administered by the City or an a
contractual basis.
The salary range will be established at $2,672.38-$3,248.29 per month.
FUNDING: FTA funds
Respectfully submitted,
erry L. Glenn
Assistant City Manager
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CITY OF LODI May 18, 1994
TRANSIT SUPERVISOR
Under general direction, plans, organizes and supervises the operations of the City's demand
response transit system; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies
and the general public; performs related work as required.
Exercises direct supervision over drivers, dispatchers and related staff. Receives direction
from the Assistant City Manager.
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Duties may include, but are not limited 2o, the following:
Prepares grant applications and ensures compliance with grant funding requirements.
Hires, trains, and evaluates drivers, dispatchers and other City employees involved in transit
operations.
Investigates and responds to complaints, accidents and emergencies.
Prepares and maintains a variety of records, data and reports.
Develops and administers policies and procedures concerning transit operations.
Prepares and maintains shift schedules.
Prepares requisitions and purchase orders.
Prepares, monitors and administers division budget.
Coordinates vehicle and equipment maintenance.
Performs transit duties such as dispatch and driving as needed.
Monitors and evaluates transit operations, identifies and
Performs related duties as required.
MINIMILM __QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledee of:
Federal, State and Local laws and regulations governing public transit system operations and
grant funding.
Modem transit system operating principles and practices.
Supervisory principles and practices.
Basic mathematics and account record keeping.
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Plan, organize and direct transportation operations.
Analyze operating conditions and problems and recommend and implement appropriate
solutions.
Plan, organize, assign, supervise, review and evaluate the work of others.
Prepare reports and compile statistical data.
Establish and maintain.cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Operate transit vehicles safely and effectively.
Conduct performance appraisals, counsel employees, prepare documentation and recommend
discipline and merit recognition.
Read and interpret rules, policies and procedures.
Research complaints, problems and prepare responses for management, including composing
correspondence.
Operate standard office equipment including microcomputer software.
Maintain tact, poise and professional demeanor under adverse circumstances.
Any combination equivalent to experience and eduction that would likely provide the required
knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical combination is:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree with major coursework in public or business administration,
transportation and planning, or a related field.
Three years in public transit operations, one of which shall have been in a lead capacity.
Possession of an appropriate, valid Driver's License from the California Department of Motor
Vehicles.
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PERSONAL SERVICE COXfRACT
TRANSIT SUPERVISOR
CITY OF LODI
It is agreed between the City of Lodi (City and the undersigned
employee, , as follows:
1. Bmployment by the City as Transit Supervisor is of an
undetermined time.
2. Employment shall commence on
3. Medical, Dental and vision insurance coverage for employee and
Dependents shall be provided by the City.
4. Employee shall be enrolled in the Social Security System.
S. Employee shall accrue vacation at a rate of 3.08 hours per pay
period under the same provisions as other City of Lodi employees.
6. Employee shall observe the following holidays:
New Years Day
President' Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
Three (3) Floating Holidays
7. Employee shall accrue sick leave with pay at a rate of 3.70 hours
per pay period. Such sick leave shall not vest and may only be
used for personal illnesses.. upon termination of this employment
contract, all unused sick leave will divest without compensation.
It is further understood and agreed that this contract may be
terminated with or without cause. If termination is based on the
City's desire to withdraw from the Transit Programs, City shall
give tow (2) weeks notice to the employee.
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9. ftWloyee shall be eligible for annual review and merit increase.
CITY OF LODI,
a municipal corporation
THOMAS A. PETERSON
City Manager
Date:
ATTEST:
JENNIFER M. PERRIN
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
BOBBY W. MCNatt
City Attorney
Transit supervisor
Date:
RESOLUTION NO. 94-56
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A RISOLUTION Of TSR LODI CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING T= HIRING Of A TRANSIT SUPRitVISOR on A
CONTRACTUAL BASIS TO OVERSZR OPERATIONS OF
THE DIAL -A -AIDS PROGRAM
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WHEREAS, in 1992 it became necessary for the City to assume the
management and operation of the Dial -A -Ride program; and
WHEREAS, the duties of managing the day-to-day operations were
assigned to the Administrative Assistant to the City Manager an a
half-time basis; and
WHEREAS, the Administrative Assistant to the City Manager is now
devoting increasingly more time to economic development at the City
Councils direction; and
WHEREAS, it has become more apparent that a full-time supervisor
is necessary to oversee the day-to-day operations and to ensure that
the City is in full compliance with transit regulations;
RESOLVED, the Council hereby approves the hiring of a Transit
Supervisor on a contractual basis, and hereby approves establishing a
salary range of $2,672.38 - $3,248.29 per month for the Transit
Supervisor position.
Dated: May 18, 1994
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 94-56 was passed and adopted
by the Lodi City Council in a regular meeting held May 18, 1994, by the
following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Mann, Snider and Sieglock (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - Davenport, Pennino
Absent: Council Members - None
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