MOBILITY MANAGER
Aging and Disability Services
The Mobility Manager is responsible for coordinating and enhancing transportation services for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and other vulnerable populations. This position plays a key role in addressing gaps in public awareness, education, and accessibility of transportation options, while ensuring that transportation services meet the needs of the community.
The Mobility Manager will work to reduce transportation barriers, develop education resources, and coordinate with local agencies to create a more inclusive and effective transportation system for Kenosha County residents. In addition, the Mobility Manager will monitor, report, and prepare funding applications for the Division of Aging and Disability Services’ transportation-related initiatives, including Wisconsin statute section 85.21 elderly and disabled transportation program, Mobility Management, paratransit service, and rural public transit initiatives. The position is respectively supervised by the Manager of Aging and Disability Services. This is a grant-funded position and is contingent on continued grant funding.
Kenosha County is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
2024 Hiring Range: $29.01 - $32.97 per hour
Position Summary and Job Duties
- Research, identify, and apply for local, state, and federal grants or other funding opportunities to expand and improve transportation services
- Analyze local trends, data, and service gaps as it relates to public and specialized transportation in Kenosha County to enhance coordination and reduce service duplication
- Facilitate collaboration among public and private transit providers, community organizations, and businesses
- Monitor and evaluate the delivery of public and specialized transportation services and provide oversight for third-party contractual procurements (RFPs)
- Provide support to individuals navigating transportation options, addressing their concerns, questions, and requests
- Provide education, marketing, and outreach to the community to raise awareness of available transportation options
- Intervention and troubleshooting at administrative and public relations levels for the transit projects as needed
- Prepare program and fiscal reports for transit projects
- Perform other duties as required or assigned
Success Factors
- General working knowledge of public sector organizations and processes
- Knowledge of local transportation systems, resources, and available services
- Excellent project management skills
- Excellent writing skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail
- Ability to conduct research of public transportation policy and practice, analyze information, and prepare summaries and reports
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with state and local officials, community groups, and local leaders
- Ability to promote inclusivity and effectively engage with a diverse workforce and consumer base
- Ability to work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment
Job Requirements, Education, Training and Experience
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in social work, public administration, transportation, or a related field
- Three years of professional work experience in mobility management or transportation, or experience working with seniors and individuals with disabilities
Preferred Education and Experience
- Master’s Degree in social work, public administration, transportation, or a related field
- Or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Other Job Requirements
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
- Access to a personal vehicle for use in the performance of the job
- Certification as a Mobility Manager, or the ability to obtain
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision insurance effective first of the month following 30 days of employment with the ability to reduce premium contribution through participation in a wellness program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Twelve Paid Holidays
- Retirement Plan: Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System which includes county-paid life insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- This position involves little to no physical demands, such as exerting up to 10 pounds of force seldom
Selection Process
- Application Review - Qualifying
- Oral Interview - Qualifying
- Background Check - Qualifying
- Drug Screen - Qualifying
If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process because of a disability, please notify Human Resources in advance for arrangements.
To learn more about Kenosha County Aging and Disability Services, please visit: https://www.kenoshacounty.org/155/Aging-Disability-Resource-Center
Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, January 3, 2025.
Kenosha County is a Wisconsin Retirement System participating employer. Your participation is required, which includes an employee contribution.
The pay grade for this position is NE11 (Min. $29.01 – Max. $36.93 per hour).
This position is located in Kenosha County, a growing community along the shores of Lake Michigan and less than an hour away from Milwaukee and Chicago. To see why Kenosha County is a great place to live, work, and play, visit: https://www.visitkenosha.com/
Thank you for your interest in employment with Kenosha County!
Kenosha County is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.