Leave Management Specialist

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

All San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. You will be required to show proof of your completed COVID-19 vaccination prior to receiving a final offer, unless you receive a COVID-19 Vaccination reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or a religious exemption due to an approved sincerely held religious belief that prohibits you from receiving a vaccine. BART will review requests for a reasonable accommodation or religious exemption on a case-by-case basis. Documentation may be required. For questions, please contact BART Human Resources, Leave Management at HRDP@bart.gov.

Leave Management

BART offers comprehensive compensation and benefits programs. Benefits include CalPERS pension; excellent medical (effective January 1, 2023 current employee cost $160.96 monthly for most plans), vision, and dental coverage; supplemental insurances; paid holidays and vacation; as well as two investment programs, one of which is entirely funded by BART. BART does not participate in Social Security. Complimentary BART passes for employee and qualifying dependents.

$35.33 - $41.80 (Non-Rep Pay Band-036)

Initial salary offered will commensurate with experience and education.

March 17, 2023

Open until filled

First review of applications will commence the week of April 3, 2023.

Supervisor of Leave Management

Saturday and Sunday

All current BART employees and qualified individuals who are not yet BART employees.

The Leave Management Division of Human Resources at BART is looking for a Leave Management Specialist to join our team!

The incumbent selected for this position will be responsible for performing the day-to-day coordination, implementation, and support for the District’s Leave Management Division. Overseeing and coordinating the return-to-work efforts for employees on disability leaves; working closely with District staff to monitor the operation and activities associated with leave management procedures and recommending and implementing changes as needed.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following criteria beyond the minimum qualifications:

Education:

Possession of a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent.

Experience:

The equivalent of four (4) years of full-time verifiable professional experience in administration or office assistance which will have provided the required knowledge and skills listed above.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions:

Office environment; exposure to computer screens.

Physical Conditions:

Requires maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing, or sitting for prolonged periods of time.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and procedures for employment benefits
• Bid process and union requirements
• Employment laws, labor laws, and government regulations regarding new hire documents
• Personnel information systems
• Principles and practices of administrative/clerical support for the day-to-day operations of a function or department
• Office management practices and procedures including the operation of standard office equipment
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Basic business data processing principles and the use of on-line computer equipment

Skill/Ability in:

• Preparing clear and concise written reports and correspondence
• Researching and summarizing various materials
• Reading and interpreting rules, policies and procedures
• Composing routine correspondence from brief instructions
• Using initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines
• Operating standard office equipment including a word processor and an on-line computer system
• Maintaining accurate records and files
• Completing large volume data entry
• Arranging information in a particular pattern
• Troubleshooting and resolving operating problems
• Speaking to diverse audience
• Managing confidential information
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work

Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes.

The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or individual interview.

The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S; pass a pre-employment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations).

External applicants may only apply online, at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling (510) 464-6112.

Current employees are strongly encouraged to apply online, either at www.bart.gov/jobs, or on WebBART. Current employees may also apply using a BART paper application by delivering the completed form to the Human Resources Department, or by mailing it to P. O. Box 12688, Oakland, CA 94604-2688.

All applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. On line applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information, but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself.

Applications must be complete by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement.

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov.

Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs.

Please be prepared to present documentation in support of any required licenses, degrees, or certifications upon request.

Please note that any job announcement may be canceled at any time.

When you have successfully applied for this position you will receive an auto reply e-mail acknowledging that your application was received for this position. Please retain a copy of the e-mail for your records. If you receive an auto reply that does not specifically reference this position, please email Employment Help at employment@bart.gov for assistance.

To verify submission of your application, click on the 'My Career Tools' link at the top of the 'Careers Home Page' after submitting your application to view the list of applications you have submitted (including application date and status). If you have further questions, please email the Employment Help at employment@bart.gov, between the hours of 8:15am - 5:00pm, Monday- Friday.