[nfbwatlk] {Disarmed} Emailing:C-tran job posting-drivers license required?

Sat Mar 5 03:19:30 UTC 2011

This has been my long time beef with potential employers.  

My contention, is that if the essential functions of the job do not require driving a car, then the drivers license requirement is not a bona fide requirement and it is my perception that the drivers license requirement is designed to screen out disabled persons or other affected persons.  

I do not buy the employer's argument of "liability" or "there will always be a time that you will be asked to drive the agency car," nor do I buy the argument of "to ensure that the worker gets their _ _ _ to work."  

The plain reading of the announcement shows that the drivers license requirement is artificial criteria.  That is my long time opinion.  

This is just my opinion.  

Ivan

--- On Fri, 3/4/11, Doug Trimble <Doug.Trimble at wssb.wa.gov> wrote:

> From: Doug Trimble <Doug.Trimble at wssb.wa.gov>
> Subject: [nfbwatlk] {Disarmed} Emailing:C-tran job posting-drivers license required?
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> 11:05: Junior Financial Analyst
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> Type of Position     Full
> Time    
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> Posting
> Date     2/25/2011   
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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
> 
> 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
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> Work is performed under moderate supervision from the
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> inaccurate reporting
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> 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:
> 
> 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
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> following the
> prescribed or developed format. Assists in preparing annual
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> ensure compliance
> with federal requirements and continuation of grant
> allocations. Assists
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> purchase
> information and cash flow sheets to meet Transit
> Development Plan state
> requirements. 
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> ledger accounts
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> Small and Attractive inventory. 
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> Provides support for the monthly reporting of passenger
> ridership
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> farebox
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> and procedures including reviewing budget availability and
> general
> ledger coding. 
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> 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.
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> Researches inconsistencies and anomalies in records and
> reports,
> interprets findings, and makes recommendations.
> 
> OTHER FUNCTIONS
> 
> 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
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> assigned by the Financial Manager.
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> KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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> Requires a Bachelor's degree with related course work and
> emphasis in
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> 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
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> budgeting skills and
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> desired
> results; ability to work effectively with all levels of
> staff and
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> intermediate level
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> describe the principal functions of this job, the level of
> knowledge and
> skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility,
> but should
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> requirements.
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