1161 Public Administration jobs in Utah

Transit Communication Center Dispatch Trainee: Starting at $22.93

Transit Communication Center (Bus or Police) Dispatcher: Starting at $25.82

Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D;, short-term and long-term disability insurance, with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts. Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage. HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP. Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage).

Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children.

22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA.

10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.

Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.

Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment.

Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.

Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).

Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children.

Employee assistance program – includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.

UTA Well – a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.

Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness and EoS Fitness.

Discounted cell phone plans with T-Mobile and AT&T.;

Pet insurance plan options (tailored plan coverage based on pet's health and needs).

Dispatchers and Trainees work in a control room setting, which operates 24/7/365.

Shifts are generally 4 10-hour shifts, determined by seniority with a shift bid, which occurs on an as-needed basis.

You must be willing to work nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Two years in customer service solving problems and giving direction.

2 years of fixed route bus dispatch experience or similar experience outside of UTA, with experience in solving problems and giving direction, or 1 year experience as a Dispatcher in either the Emergency and Public Safety or Fixed Route Bus Operations functions at UTA specifically.

2 years of Emergency or Public Safety Dispatch experience or similar experience, with experience in solving problems and giving direction, or 1 year experience as a Dispatcher in either the Emergency and Public Safety or Fixed Route Bus Operations functions at UTA specifically.

Able to orient yourself using a mapping system and can give instruction to drivers.

Vehicle maintenance familiarity and experience dealing with vehicle related issues.

Strong knowledge of all police required training, procedures, methods, certifications, and core competencies.

Strong understanding and able to interpret Utah Criminal Code, BCI / UCJIS manuals, and maps.

You must be willing to work nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Have no convictions for a civil or criminal offense involving dishonesty, unlawful sexual conduct, physical violence to include domestic violence, DUI, or unlawful sale or possession of a controlled substance within the past 5 years.

As a Public Transit Organization, UTA is required to conduct background screening on all applicants we offer employment. This background screening will include a criminal background check and FTA drug and alcohol screening.

Because this position works directly with Law Enforcement, employment may be contingent on passing a more comprehensive background investigation, including: * Psychological testing * Social Media review * In person reference and acquaintance interview * Prior employment history * Motor vehicle history investigation * BCI Criminal History

All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drug and alcohol use.

All safety sensitive employees are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use.

An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

High School Diploma or equivalent plus two years post-high school training or college education with emphasis on communications and/or business management, or related fields preferred.

Emergency Medical Dispatch Certification preferred or ability to obtain within 1 year.

POST Dispatch Certification preferred or the ability to obtain within 1 year.

CPR/First Aid Certification preferred or the ability to obtain within 1 year.

Bilingual English/Spanish Speaking Preferred, but not required

Strong knowledge of all Fixed Route Bus Operations Systems and routes preferred.

Strong knowledge of bus equipment to assist operators with mechanical issues preferred.

Become POST certified as a dispatcher through the state of Utah and maintain certification if not already certified.

Basic proficiency in MS Word and Excel preferred.

40 WPM preferred.