Transit Dispatcher - Simi Valley, United States - City of Simi Valley

City of Simi Valley
City of Simi Valley
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Simi Valley, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Mark Lane

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Description
Category
Transportation
Region
Ventura County
Job Type
Part-Time
Close Date

  • Until filled or until 50 applicants
  • Salary
- $20.28-$25.89 Hourly

  • Additional Questionnaires
  • Prequalification and Supplemental
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About Simi Valley:

The City of Simi Valley, home of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, was incorporated in 1969. It is a General Law City with a Council/Manager form of government. Simi Valley encompasses an area of 39 square miles and is located in the southeast portion of Ventura County. The current estimated population is 126,878, yet Simi Valley maintains a unique balance of open space and City amenities.


Outdoor recreation includes over a dozen beautiful parks, camping and picnic spots, tennis courts, two golf courses and one of the largest equestrian trail systems in the United States.

Boating and other water sporting activities are only 60 to 90 minutes away in Ventura and Santa Barbara. The City of Los Angeles is less than an hour away.

Excellent community facilities provide service to Simi Valley residents.

The City has one general hospital, 47 religious institutions, one library, one Cultural Arts Center, three newspapers, one radio station, 24 financial institutions, 21 elementary schools, three middle schools, and four high schools.

Four community colleges and four universities are also within commuting distance.


Location:


  • 490 W.

Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley, 93065
Description:
Have you ever thought about a career in
Transit Dispatching?

  • Do you enjoy working in a fastpaced office environment?
  • Do you love working assisting customers by phone utilizing reservation and scheduling software?
  • Are you empathetic and patient with members of the public, including senior citizens and persons with disabilities?
  • Does transit dispatching sound like something you would like to do?
Then we want to hear from you


Details:

  • Parttime regular position, must be willing to work varied hours including operational holidays, Saturdays, early morning hours (from 4:30 a.m.), and/or evenings (until 8:30 p.m.).
  • Salary
range
$20.28 to $25.89 hourly with Excellent Benefits (see below)


This position will receive a four percent (4%) cost of living increase effective April 2024.

  • The new salary range effective April 2024, will be
    $ $26.93 hourly
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work well in a high stress environment
  • Ability to multitask
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to effectively make daytoday decisions independently

Benefits:

(Based on full-time, regular status employment - Part-time benefits will be pro-rated)

We are proud to offer a
comprehensive and competitive benefits package in which medical is fully paid for most plans (including family coverage) as specified in the current employee group contract, a full calendar of employee appreciation events and activities, and many additional benefits including:

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Retirement/Pension:

  • 457(b) plan with a Roth option; City contribution of $20 per paycheck and match up to $50 per paycheck.
  • The City does not participate in the Social Security system; therefore, there is no FICA deduction from wages except for Medicare hospital insurance protection.
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Health Insurance: Coverage available as early as 1st of the month following start date. A variety of PPO and HMO plans are available through the CalPERS Health Program. The City contributes $157 per month and up to $2,262.44 per month in "Simiflex Dollars," towards the cost of medical. "Simiflex Dollars" can be used to offset the cost of medical, dental, and/or vision insurance, or other optional benefits. Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts are also available.
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Prescription Drug Plan: Major retail options and mail order program.
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Paid Dental Insurance: After the City contribution of up to $90.02 per month, Dental insurance from Delta Dental costs the employee $0 per month for family coverage depending on plan chosen.
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Vision Insurance: After the City contribution of $21.00 per month, Vision insurance from VSP costs the employee $1.46 per month for family coverage.
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and referral service to help employees and their household members resolve personal problems, provided by Aetna.
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Optional Insurance from AFLAC: Available plans include accident, cancer, hospital and critical care.

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Paid Leave:

  • 208 hours (26, 8hour days) per year of paid time off (one bank of time that combines vacation and sick leave) which has the option to be cashed out. Accruals increase at 5 years and 10 years of service.
  • 11 paid holidays per year and one floating holiday per year.
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Employee & Dependent Life Insurance Plans provided at City expense.
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Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $1,600 per year.
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