Current Job Openings:
Bus Operator
Provide transportation and customer service to the public.
Human Resources Coordinator
This position is responsible for performing a variety of professional, complex, and analytical assignments and tasks in the development, coordination, administration, and implementation of the KCATA’s Human Resource programs. This position will serve as liaison, coordinator, and the initial contact for departments and employees in their requests for personnel services and/or information in the following functional areas: EAP, recruitment and selection, wellness, training, and staff development, affirmative action, new hire orientation and employee assistance programs.
Application Deadline: Dec 04, 2008
Administrative Assistant
The Administrative Assistant II provides administrative support to the Facilities Department.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Shall be responsible for the secretarial and clerical functions of the Facilities Department.
2. Maintains job records and personnel procedures related to assignments and vacancies according to Union Contract.
3. Maintains records on new employees, and maintains training program records as required.
4. Maintains payroll records of all employees, and resolves discrepancies in payroll matters.
5. Maintains records on absences and notifies salaried personnel of need for counseling.
6. Assists in the preparation of special reports, equipment specifications and related material.
7. Maintains all necessary files and employment records and establishes new ones as required.
8. Performs as a Confidential Secretary for the management personnel within the Department.
9. Replaces Administrative Staff Assistant when necessary.
10. Prepares periodic reports regarding employees, employment, and maintenance statistics.
11. Operates various office machinery and equipment, including Word Processor.
Marketing Assistant
The Marketing Assistant provides administrative and marketing support to the Marketing Department.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Perform as confidential administrative assistant for the Director of Marketing and Marketing Manager.
2. Handle routine correspondence and inquiries from the public, other departments, customers and employees; maintain office machinery and equipment, order and inventory supplies and act as department receptionist.
3. Provide daily assistance with the Director’s and Manager’s mail, filing, telephone calls, visitors, meetings, calendar, travel, etc.
4. Maintain department attendance records, including processing of timecards, and quarterly reports.
5. Type letters, special reports, memoranda, tables, charts, forms etc., as requested.
6. Maintain department master files and establish new ones as necessary.
7. Complete and process purchase requisitions, maintain records, files, and receipts.
8. Search online resources daily for transit-related news. Post news on internal electronic bulletin board. Copy and distribute hard copy news clippings, literature, articles, etc. as needed. Maintain files.
9. Prepare purchase requisitions, expense reports, check request and petty cash vouchers for the marketing department. Reconcile invoices and enter expenditures into spreadsheet; prepare related reports as necessary.
10. Produce weekly employee publication, including researching, writing, copying and distributing.
11. Assist with creation of electronic and printed presentations, including PowerPoint, posters, etc.
12. Proofread artwork and other materials upon request.
13. Participate in community outreach and media events.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.
Application Deadline: Nov 21, 2008
Transit Project Manager
This position will be responsible for the management, planning and development of major transit projects and initiatives which includes Light Rail, Bus Rapid Transit, and Commuter Rail in addition to corridor planning studies, development, and construction activities for the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority.
Diesel Mechanic
Provide maintenance and repair services to ATA vehicles.
Director of Planning and Special Services
The Director of Planning and Special Services is responsible for directing the regional transit authority’s service planning activities, overseeing short-range transit planning, and providing planning and operational guidance for transit planning and corridor studies. The Director supervises the Planning and Special Services Department which is responsible for developing and implementing service changes, planning new routes, developing new service applications and developing fare policy recommendations. The Director serves as primary liaison between the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority and local governments, other transit providers, and other public and civic groups.
