[nfbwatlk] {Disarmed} C-tran job postin required drivers license?

Fri Mar 4 16:59:28 UTC 2011

Why do they insist on requiring a driver's license?  And I'm wondering how 
they can post a job and state "without reasonable accommodation."  Hmm.

Kaye
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From: "Doug Trimble" <Doug.Trimble at wssb.wa.gov>
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Subject: [nfbwatlk] {Disarmed} C-tran job postin required drivers license?

> 11:05: Junior Financial Analyst
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> Type of Position
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> Full Time
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> Pay Range
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> $23.04/hr-$31.17/hr
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> Posting Date
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> 2/25/2011
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> Application Deadline
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> When filled, may close at any time without notice.
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> Job Description
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> SUMMARY
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> A responsible position within the Administrative Services Department
> performing a variety of financial analysis and monitoring of financial
> plans, fixed assets, ridership, and grant reporting compliance.
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> SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
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> The incumbent will perform new and recurring processes with occasional
> variations from the norm involving a high degree of complexity and will
> be responsible to operate within established procedures. Contacts
> contain confidential/sensitive information necessitating discretion at
> all times.
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> Work is performed under moderate supervision from the Financial Manager
> and considerable judgment is expected to be exercised in the execution
> of duties. Errors in account coding could result in inaccurate reporting
> of C-TRAN's financial condition.
>
> ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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> The following summarizes the essential or key
> responsibilities/attributes of the position the incumbent will be
> required to perform with or without reasonable accommodation:
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> Assists in the preparation of all aspects of C-TRAN's biennial budget
> and budget revisions. Assists in the development of explanatory
> information (text and charts) to inform diverse groups about the
> agency's budget.
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> Performs financial analysis on special one-time and ongoing projects as
> directed. This may include responding to surveys, reviewing emphasis
> areas identified, and researching other agencies to provide data to
> senior management.
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> Utilizes financial and operating statistics to assist in the preparation
> of reports for federal, state, and local recipients following the
> prescribed or developed format. Assists in preparing annual federal
> report by gathering, reviewing, and analyzing data to ensure compliance
> with federal requirements and continuation of grant allocations. Assists
> in preparing annual state report and provides capital purchase
> information and cash flow sheets to meet Transit Development Plan state
> requirements.
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> Prepares assigned month end journal entries and general ledger accounts
> including research and reconciliations. Gathers and enters information
> for Fixed Asset accounting and physical inventory counting including
> Small and Attractive inventory.
>
> Provides support for the monthly reporting of passenger ridership
> requiring knowledge of the internal tracking system, the farebox
> database, automated passenger counting, and the National Transit
> Database (NTD) system.
>
> Analyzes financial impact of labor contracts. Works with management
> staff during labor negotiations to cost out labor proposals.
>
> Assists project manager in tracking costs of projects to contracts.
>
> Prepares and enters grant receiving and billing requests. Retains
> documentation of these transactions and updates electronic databases.
>
> Processes daily purchase orders in compliance with procurement policy
> and procedures including reviewing budget availability and general
> ledger coding.
>
> Assists in preparing monthly management reports and reports, which
> compare C-TRAN's performance to other peer systems as directed.
> Management reports include, but are not limited to, the analysis of
> actual to budget results and performance indicator reporting.
>
> Researches inconsistencies and anomalies in records and reports,
> interprets findings, and makes recommendations.
>
> OTHER FUNCTIONS
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> Assists in preparing the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
>
> Participates in meetings and training and provides input as needed.
>
> Performs other related finance activities as may be developed and
> assigned by the Financial Manager.
>
> KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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> Requires a Bachelor's degree with related course work and emphasis in
> business administration, finance, or accounting with at least two years'
> related work experience sufficient to perform thoroughly and accurately
> the full scope of responsibility as outlined in the job description.
> Experience in public sector and familiarity with FTA grant processes
> desired.
>
> Requires strong analytical, research, writing, and budgeting skills and
> a proven ability to exhibit tact and diplomacy to achieve desired
> results; ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and
> vendors with varying levels of expertise; ability to maintain
> confidentiality; ability to explain complex information in a clear,
> concise manner, both orally and in writing; and intermediate level
> skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
>
> ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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> Regular, dependable attendance is required.
>
> A valid driver's license from state of residence and a good driving
> record are preferred.
>
> Must be able to comply with C-TRAN's nonsmoking policy and function in a
> nonsmoking work environment.
>
> Must pass an employment physical examination to be certified for the
> position and maintain a physical condition which, either with or without
> accommodation, allows completion of all essential duties.
>
> If selected for the position, documentation that you are a United States
> citizen or an alien lawfully authorized to work in the United States
> will be required to establish your identity and work authorization in
> accordance with the employer's obligation under the Immigration Reform
> and Control Act of 1986.
>
> If selected for this position, employment will be conditional pending
> completion of a criminal background investigation.
>
> The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to
> describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and
> skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should
> not be considered an all-inclusive list of work requirements.
> Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in
> other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak
> work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
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> Doug Trimble
> Orientation & Mobility Instructor
> Washington State School for the Blind
> 2214 E. 13th Street Vancouver,  WA  98661
> office ph. 360-696-6321 #118
> cell:360-909-0833
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