ASSISTANT PROGRAM COORDINATOR NON EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION

Code: 00659 Local Competitive

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction, assists the program coordinator in planning, organizing, and directing a nonemergency transportation system in accord with established guidelines for the jurisdiction; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

May plan, organize, direct, and coordinate a nonemergency transportation system. May implement projects to assume maximum service to individuals deemed eligible for transportation under established project guidelines. Maintains cooperative relationships with other agencies and individuals concerned with transportation. May prepare reports. May establish an operating budget for the project. Speaks to public and private groups on the plans and programs of transporting elderly, sick, and handicapped people. Maintains files and records. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge of principles and methods of organization, planning, management control, and supervision. Knowledge of functions and interrelationships of state and local governments. Knowledge of methods and procedures involved in mobilizing individuals and resources. Knowledge of objectives of federal, state, and local nonemergency transportation projects. Ability to work with public and private agencies on matters relating to the transporting of people. Ability to communicate with large and small groups through public speaking, leading discussions, and informal conversation. Ability to evaluate programs and procedures as to their effectiveness. Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports. Ability to organize assigned work and develop effective work methods. Ability to exercise independent judgment in evaluating situations and in making determinations. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Six (6) years of administrative experience in an agency operating programs in the field of transportation services. OR: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.