Transportation Supervisor; Equipment Operator III; Repost: Oidd-Whitten

* This position is being reposted. Previous applicants are still being considered and need not reapply.*

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD), Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Transportation Supervisor who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness.

If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

This position provides supervision to the transportation staff by radio dispatch and other forms of communication. May have to occasionally operate motor vehicles for Whitten Center. This position is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the Transportation Department. Works closely with the Direct Support Managers and nursing and exercises a high degree of discretion and sound judgment. This position will require the ability to work independently with limited supervision.

• Providing daily supervision of the staff who work within the Transportation Department. While also driving, when needed.
• Ensures that schedules for consumer transportation on and off of Whitten Center's campus are followed.
• Coordinates the vehicle assignments for trips on and off campus. Coordinates with SC Fleet Management to properly organize vehicle service issues and gets vehicles to and from service when needed.
• Other related duties: such as cleaning vehicles and assisting in other departments.

The position for this posting is located at Whitten Regional Center, an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) of BHDD-OIDD located in Clinton, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

High school diploma. Valid SC driver's license. Experience in the operation or maintenance of heavy equipment, motorized vehicles or vessels, or machinery that is directly related to the area of employment. Ability to implement and follow a strict schedule for transportation staff, to ensure timeliness and promptness to destination. Ability to perform operational maintenance. Up-to-date Defensive Driving certification. Ability to exercise sound judgment, complying with all required regulations and procedures.

Ability to be a team leader and maintain effective working relationships. Computer skills as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment. Ability to frequently stand, walk, stoop, been, and pull up to 20 pounds.

Employment Contingency: Employment is contingent upon our receipt of the following required pre-employment screenings: medical screening – to include a drug screening; background record checks (to include fingerprinting), South Carolina Department of Social Services’ Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry screening, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General "List of Excluded Individuals/Entities" screening;
South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Driving Record check; and a review of transcripts verifying educational credentials. We reserve the right to rescind an offer of employment in the event minimum requirements are not met to include positions that require certifications and/or licensure, your application is incomplete or inaccurate, or our review of your background uncovers information, including opinions of previous employers and references, which cause us to conclude, at our sole discretion, that you are not suited for the position.

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