Transit Manager

DEFINITION

Under administrative direction, plan, organize, manage, and direct the activities of the City's Transit Section; coordinate planning, budgeting, procurement, and contract management activities related to public transportation and the City 's transit system; and perform related work as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Under the direction of the Deputy General Services Director, this single position class is responsible for the management of the City's public transit operation. This incumbent acts with a high degree of independence of action in the assigned area of responsibility to attain objectives according to policy guidelines. Methods and procedures are expected to be developed to resolve problems encountered. Except where a deviation in policy is involved, most work is not reviewed; the review is directed towards final outcome and results. Work hours vary and include being subject to 24-hour emergency callback working holidays and weekends.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: develop, coordinate, maintain and supervise the administration of effective public transportation; ensure the timely and cost effective use of resources; develop, maintain, supervise, and administer transit programs and budgets; administer agreements with contractors and others for the provisions of services and capital acquisitions; develop and coordinate the implementation of policies, rules and practices for carrying out program duties and seeking appropriate authorization for policy and rule changes when required; perform research, maintain records; maintain awareness and education on state-of-the-art developments in transit; supervise, train, and evaluate employees; recommend and implement disciplinary actions; prepare staff reports and present to City Council, respond to emergency situations as required including those occurring after normal working hours; and perform related work as required.

LICENSE REQUIRED

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework related to public administration, business administration, transportation, or related field.
• A Master's Degree is desirable.

And

• Work experience in transit operations.
• Work experience in operations management.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Public transit systems, planning, and operations;
• Modern management practices;
• Employee development and training;
• Audits and inspections;
• FTA funding reporting and requirements;
• Thorough knowledge of transit route strategies;
• Development and monitoring of a budget;
• Safe work practices of public transit operations;
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and policies;
• Principles and practices of organization, administration, budgeting, and management;
• Appropriate safety practices and procedures.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, and implement public transit operations including vehicles and personnel;
• Manage, plan, assign, and evaluate the work of assigned staff;
• Perform advanced research and develop sound recommendations;
• Develop and administer budgets;
• Maintain and prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Conduct investigations;
• Exercise independent judgment in the solution of challenges;
• Establish record-keeping systems;
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with officials, employees, organizations, and those contacted in the course of work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is primarily sedentary with occasional lifting, pulling, and/or pushing of objects weighing up to 25 pounds, and infrequent lifting, pulling and/or pushing of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Incumbent will be required to attend periodic evening meetings. Incumbent is required to travel within and outside of the City to attend meetings, conferences, etc.