Administrative Coordinator

Hourly wage: $18.75 - $21.63

• Receives, responds to, and maintains Paratransit Department email which links clients, potential clients, committees, and other agencies to the department.
• Communicates with public and private agencies concerning the procedure for processing clients.
• Receives, sorts, and distributes departmental mail.
• Maintains departmental supplies.
• Assists in department procedures, ADA, HIPPA, and FOIA information training of HRT staff.
• Perform professional oversight to other employees needing assistance and dialogue regarding Paratransit, ADA and/or HIPPA issues and concerns.
• Serves as Administrative Coordinator and liaison between the Paratransit Advisory Sub-Committee, HRT, TDCHR and all related subcommittees.
• Responsible for preparing the Paratransit Advisory Committee meeting packages and completing meeting minutes.
• Manages and maintains the customer database to include updating client profiles and adjustments within the service area and/or service times and report configuration.
• Produces and reviews NTD data per Federal Guidelines.
• Produces a variety of typed materials including forms, correspondence, and reports; reviews typed materials for accuracy of information, grammar, spelling, punctuation and format.
• Composes correspondence in accordance with instructions to include fulfilling all external and internal agency requests for producing printed material in alternative formats in accordance with the ADA.
• Use of Translation system (Duxbury Braille Translation System).
• Receives, screens, and refers calls; answers questions about paratransit procedures and services.
• Coordinates and facilitates appeal hearings, procedures, to include all submitted documentation.
• Maintains appeal recordings and documentation for records and FOIA.
• Assists in the coordination, facilitation, and implementation of imposed client sanctions.
• Collects, organizes, records, and verifies accuracy of data and information for reports; monitors and maintains department records and other administrative files.
• Ensure all reminder cards are sent and follow up with returned cards.
• Receive and respond to all requests for written information, Paratransit applications and service quality concerns including telephone, internet and in-person information requests.
• Manage records created and received in compliance with the Hampton Roads Transit Records Management Policies and Procedures.
• Responsible for coordinating the records management effort within the department.
• Coordinates the department documents and eligibility processes with Records Management, including but not limited to, manual and/or automated administrative, applicant, client and related files.
• Documents and assists in the follow up with all service quality concerns with Contract Administrator and contracted service operator(s).
• Prepares and/or coordinates with other departments any documentation required in support of the FTA triennial reviews.
• Coordinates with agency Web Developer regarding Paratransit web pages to serve as an overall medium with fixed route in response to Paratransit service demands.
• Updates and maintains Paratransit web page information as it relates to amended ADA regulations, specifically in reference to Title II and Title III.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Understand oral and written instructions.
• Be able to think critically and conduct research with minimal supervision.
• Complete assignments with independent thought and action subject to prescribed directives.
• Work cooperatively with other HRT employees, outside agencies and the public.
• Work in a fast-paced, unionized environment.
• Perform other duties as required to support the department's overall goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and ADA regulations, specifically Title II and Title III, as it relates to Paratransit and overall transit operations.

• Proficiency in using computer systems and the listed software applications associated with performance of assigned work.
• Basic problem-solving skills associated with software applications used.
• Proficient in using Paratransit scheduling software.
• Internet, Microsoft Office Suite.
• People Soft.

Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures and policies. Take an active part in reporting unsafe conditions and any hazards within the workplace to their Supervisor, Manager and/or the Safety Department.

Training and/or

Education:

Minimum requirements include completion of standard high school courses or GED; must be able to demonstrate typing skills, computer literate, and knowledge of office procedures; must be able to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.

Two or more years of experience working in the transit or public transportation industry preferred;
Minimum of 2 years of…