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Job Description
Description
Do you have the desire to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and diverse community? Join a collaborative workforce committed to serving the City of Irvine.
The City of Irvine seeks a seasoned, energetic, and compassionate Transit Program Dispatcher. The Transit Program Dispatcher will coordinate and lead transit service personnel by providing fleet scheduling, dispatching, and routing support for the City of Irvine Transportation Services program.
Part-time Hourly Range
Transit Program Dispatcher - $30.56 - $48.05
Hours: Varying shifts between 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday.
For more information, see the Part-time Transit Program Dispatcher flier.
Your Impact- Coordinate and lead transit dispatch center activities during assigned shifts.
- Develop and design driver's routes and work schedules.
- Receive reservation requests and negotiate passenger departure and pick-up times to ensure safe and efficient routes and schedules.
- Provide supervision to administrative staff and para-transit drivers.
- Develop and provide training and guidance to new driver personnel.
- Serve as program lead over a variety of administrative functions including but not limited to: participant registration, fee processing, program data/reports, supply purchases, marketing, and community outreach.
- Arrange, repair, and maintenance of faulty equipment to the proper agency or department.
- Act as liaison between Transportation Services and various City departments to coordinate organizational needs.
- Perform day-to-day supervisory duties and operations in the absence of a supervisor.
- Find additional information in the Transit Program Dispatcher job description.
Minimum Qualifications- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Three years of dispatching and scheduling experience, or a ny combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Possess, or ability to obtain a valid California driver’s license.
- Required to obtain CPR/First Aid certification within three months of employment.
Best Fit- Experience operating transit or paratransit vehicles.
- Class B California Driver's License with passenger endorsement highly desirable.
- Experience utilizing transportation software to support public transit operations.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and a passion for customer service.
- Strong data entry skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Ability to manage challenging situations, effectively troubleshoot issues, and identify solutions.
The Mission of the Employees of the City of Irvine is to create and maintain a community where people can live, work, and play in an environment that is safe, vibrant, and aesthetically pleasing. We are one team that exists to serve our community in the continual pursuit of a City that offers an exceptional quality of life. The City of Irvine’s five values of Humility, Innovation, Empathy, Passion, and Integrity reflect the interests and needs of the community, and the level of service they expect and desire. We are One Irvine through embrace of a team-oriented approach by living our values every day.
The Community & Library Services Department provides exceptional service, innovative programs, and diverse cultural experiences in vibrant and sustainable spaces. The department consists of the following award-winning programs and services: Human Services; Community Parks, Outreach and Open Space; Athletics, Aquatics, Arts, Great Park Operations, and Attractions; Reservation, Program Services; Irvine Animal Care Center; Administrative Services; and the new Irvine Public Library System.
The Process
The selection process will include an examination and conduct a background investigation prior to appointment. This recruitment may establish an eligibility list to fill future positions in similar and/or lower classifications within the organization.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation.
Closing Date/Time: 2/26/2026 5:00 PM Pacific -
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Irvine
Show moreThe City of Irvine was incorporated on December 28, 1971, under the general laws of the State of California. We operate under a charter law form of government which was adopted in 1975, meaning we have a City Council-City Manager form of government. The City Manager is appointed by the City Council to function as the chief administrator of the City. City Council sets the policy directions for the City, and the City Manager is charged with implementing those directions. Additionally, the City Manager keeps the Council informed of City operations, prepares the annual budget, oversees special programs, and coordinates the various department activities.
Irvine is one of the nation's largest planned urban communities and encompasses over 66 square miles and has a current population of more than 310,000. We contract for fire and medical services with the County of Orange, and have three independent districts: library, educational and utility services.
Other government services include: animal control; building and safety regulation and inspection; general administrative services; planning and zoning; police; public facility/capital improvement construction; recreation and cultural programs; refuse collection and recycling; street lighting; street maintenance; landscape maintenance and transportation management.
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