County Office Support (COS) (Macon)

Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency has an opening for a County Office Specialist (COS) in Macon County. The COS is responsible for ensuring public transportation services are efficiently provided within the assigned county.

Duties include:

Provide public transportation and para-transit dispatching and routing services to the general public, dispatch deviated fixed route and para-transit vehicles as appropriate Create, maintain, and monitor computerized daily manifests/schedules for dispatching and routing transit services; modify and update schedules to improve services Monitor the computer and two-way radio for information regarding scheduling issues and field situations; notify the supervisor of situations requiring attention Perform a wide variety of clerical duties, including Answering a multi-line phone Data entry Typing duties Selling bus tickets, passes, and collecting fares Maintain accurate records, logs, and files on transportation services; create monthly reports Provide a variety of public transportation information to passengers, the general public, and other public agencies Provide quality customer service and respond to public inquiries and request for services in a courteous manner.

Qualifications:

Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment, including computers Principles and procedures of record keeping. Knowledge of streets, landmarks, and the geography of the Upper Cumberland Ability to interact effectively with the public and co-workers when providing and/or receiving information. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Ability to make timely and appropriate decisions regarding the transportation and care of passengers Permits a background check, and the background check meets agency requirements The position requires a negative pre-employment drug test after the job offer, random drug testing, and reasonable drug suspicion. The successful applicant will possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience working with the public and the ability to provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills needed for the job. This position requires various public transit education classes to maintain and/or add new certifications during employment. The position requires a negative pre-employment drug test after the job offer, random drug testing, and reasonable drug suspicion.

I Equal Opportunity Employer Pay:

$29,250.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person