19A Examiner Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Arc Mid-Hudson has a full-time position available on our Transportation team in Catskill for aTransportation Supervisor/19A Examiner. This position reports to the Regional Transportation Supervisor and is directly responsible for transporting of individuals served, public transportation and related functions.

The Transportation Supervisor/19A Examiner is primarily responsible to assist in performing tasks in the following areas: Supervisory; Program Policy and Procedure compliance; and Customer Service. Detailed knowledge of: State Rules and Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations related to drug and alcohol testing and 19A guidelines; Operational knowledge of all fleet vehicles within the agency, in order to evaluate current and future drivers; rules pertaining to Agency and Public Transportation operations. Must have the ability to: Keep records and files pertaining to driver testing; track fares, analyze problems; determine solutions; implement procedures to resolve problem.

Responsibilities also include, but are not limited to:

• Overall scheduling, coordination, and supervision of the agency’s Greene County transportation system, including public transportation.
• Ensure routes and route schedules are organized in a cost efficient manner while providing maximum consumer service. This includes ensuring the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)and New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Laws on announcing to the general public are followed correctly.
• Meet and maintain qualifications under Article 19A of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV), and Traffic Law. including filing of annual Affidavit of Compliance with the NYSDMV in the absence of the Assistant Director of Transportation.
• Ensure all drivers meet and maintain agency driving standards, the provisions of Article 19A as set forth by the NYSDMV where applicable along with the Public Transportation Services training requirements, including all specialized clerical functions.
• Train and test agency staff to assure driving qualifications under Article 19A of the New York State Law, FTA, US/NYSDOT or Agency Administrative policies. Must ensure all pubic transportation driving requirements are met by all applicable drivers.
• Assist the Assistant/Director of Transportation in exercising disciplinary action when required.
• Administer FTA and NYSDOT’s Drug & Alcohol Program Management (DAPM) for the public and agency Catskill Transportation Department, as assigned by the Assistant/Director of Transportation or Regional Transportation Supervisor.
• Prepare bi-weekly payroll and attendant clerical functions, including scheduling time off to ensure all routes are covered by drivers.
• Ensure that the Human Resources Department is provided with the documentation needed to determine the current status of all Transportation Services staff.
• Ensure all Public Transit vehicles meet the standards of the US/NYSDOT Vehicle Inspection guidelines. This includes following a strict maintenance program.
• Ensure other agency vehicles comply with New York State Department of Motor Vehicle regulations and other regulatory codes which may apply.
• Ensure all agency vehicles receive the preventive maintenance and repairs needed to insure their safe operation and are successful in the US/NYS DOT Inspection program.
• Direct supervision, including performance evaluations, of Greene County Transportation Department drivers, Dispatcher, Driver Trainer and Administrative Assistant.
• Follow public transportation guidelines in reportable accidents based on FTA Drug and Alcohol and Passenger Transportation Safety Bureau (PTSB) guidelines; responsible for Accident Investigations and providing follow-up information to submit to the Transportation Safety Officer.
• Ensure farebox collection, processing and deposit policy and procedures are followed.
• Represent Transportation Services in the absence of the Assistant/Director of Transportation and Regional Transportation Supervisor.
• Ensure supervisory coverage of assigned Transportation office while routes are out, may be required to open and close the office if coverage cannot be ensured, which could be outside the scope of regular hours worked.

HOURS: 40/Monday through Friday - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (hours may vary and may require some weekend hours)

• Valid New York State Class A, B, or C Commercial Driver’s License with a Passenger endorsement; a driving record acceptable to Arc Mid-Hudson.
• Must follow NYS DOT and FTA compliance standards, along with a current certifications by the Department of Motor Vehicles as a 19A Certified Examiner.
• 1-2 yrs supervisory experience.
• Effective communication skills at all levels within the agency and with external stakeholders.
• Must be able to perform job in a safe manor; including ability to lift 50lbs with/without reasonable accommodations, demonstrate proper lifting techniques, and safety measures to ensure a safe working environment for self and others.
• Computer knowledge with basic experience in Microsoft Suite (e.g Word, Excel, SharePoint, etc.).
• Must be able to occasionally work weekends and evenings, when required