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Transportation Dispatcher (Part-Time) (Local Government) - Crawford County C&Y

Salary

$21,034.00 Annually

Location

Crawford County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Part-Time

Job Number

CS-2025-36829-L0887

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Crawford Co Child Welfare S

Opening Date

11/19/2025

Closing Date

12/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0887

Position Number

80004667

Union

SEIU 668

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88212720

Bureau / Division

Crawford County Human Services

Worksite Address

18282 Technology Drive, Suite 101

City

Meadville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16335

Contact Name

Naomi DeFrancesco

Contact Phone

814.333.7300, Ext. 3601

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Crawford County Human Services is seeking a reliable and organized individual to fill this part-time Transportation Dispatcher position. With our team, you will be responsible for coordinating transportation services, scheduling drivers, overseeing the auto fleet, and ensuring smooth and efficient operations that make it possible for our teams to provide essential service to children and their families. If you are energetic, detail oriented, efficient, and have a dedication to teamwork, we encourage you to apply!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, our team will rely on you to coordinate and dispatch transportation services to meet agency needs. This includes scheduling and assigning drivers and vehicles efficiently, monitoring ongoing transportation operations, and addressing any issues promptly. You will also be expected to maintain accurate records of trips, schedules, and vehicle maintenance, as well as ensure compliance with all safety regulations and policies. Effective communication with drivers and agency employees is key for success in this role. Take this rewarding opportunity and help provide an essential service to children and families in need with our team!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Part-time employment

+ Work hours are 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Overtime, including weekends, as needed.

+ Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

+ Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

+ You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

+ Six (6) months as a Meal Transporter/Van Drive in a human service program;or

+ Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirement:

+ You must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license. No suspension of driver's license within the last three years.

Other Requirements:

+ You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

+ You must pass a background investigation.

+ This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.

+ Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

+ If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

+ Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

+ Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

+ Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

+ 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

+ Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

+ Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

+ Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

+ You must provide complete and accurate information or:

+ your score may be lower than deserved.

+ you may be disqualified.

+ You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.

+ Your results will be provided via email.

Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.

01

Do you possess a current valid driver's license which is not under suspension?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you answered 'yes' to the question above, please provide your state license number and expiration date in the text box below. If you answered 'no' to the question above, please type NA in the text box below.

03

Has your driver's license been suspended within the last three years?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Have you been employed by a Pennsylvania local government agency in a civil service covered position as Meal Transporter or Van Driver in a human services program for six or more months full-time?

+ Yes

+ No

05

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

06

Have you successfully completed a high school driver training course or comparable course?

+ Yes

+ No

07

If you answered 'yes' to the question above, please provide the course name, training source, and credits/clock hours.

08

Have you completed any part-time formal training or correspondence school studies in vehicle operation?

+ Yes

+ No

09

If you answered 'yes' to the question above, please provide the course name, training source, and credits/clock hours.

10

CS-INSTRUCTIONS You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

+ Yes

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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - SCHEDULING DRIVERS

Schedules drivers to transport children, youth, or their families to doctor appointments, court hearings, home visits, or hospitals using county vehicles.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have paid or volunteer experience scheduling drivers to transport individuals.

+ B. I have paid or volunteer experience scheduling drivers to deliver supplies or products.

+ C. I have successfully completed post-secondary education or training related to staffing, administrative office procedures, or compensation.

+ D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

12

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. 2. The duties you performed related to scheduling drivers to transport individuals. 3. The duties you performed related to scheduling drivers to deliver supplies or products.

13

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to post-secondary education or training, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

1. Post-secondary/training facility 2. Course Title(s) 3. Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – FLEET MAINTENANCE

Coordinates vehicle repairs, inspections, and maintenance for county-owned SUVs, sedans, and vans.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have paid or volunteer experience coordinating vehicle REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE, AND INSPECTIONS.

+ B. I have paid or volunteer experience coordinating vehicle REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE, OR INSPECTIONS.

+ C. I have successfully completed post-secondary education or training related to automotive training, diesel mechanics, or vehicle repair and maintenance.

+ D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

15

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience 2. The duties you performed related to coordinating repairs, inspections, and maintenance for a fleet

16

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to post-secondary education or training, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

1. Post-secondary/training facility 2. Course Title(s) 3. Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – COMPLETES REPORTS

Completes vehicle usage, mileage tracking, reimbursement reports, and maintenance and repair logs using Excel and Word programs for a fleet of vehicles.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have paid or volunteer experience completing vehicle usage, mileage tracking, and reimbursement reports.

+ B. I have paid or volunteer experience completing vehicle usage, mileage tracking or reimbursement reports.

+ C. I have successfully completed post-secondary education or training related to data entry, computer science, or business applications.

+ D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

18

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience 2. Details regarding your experience completing vehicle usage, mileage tracking and reimbursement reports

19

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to post-secondary education or training, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

1. Post-secondary/training facility 2. Course Title 3. Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov