Executive Director

Fairmont-Marion County Transit Authority • Fairmont, WV

3d • $72,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Fairmont-Marion County Transit Authority (FMCTA) in Fairmont, West Virginia, is seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead a rural public transit system serving Marion County. Reporting to the Board of Directors, this role oversees operations, finance, grants, safety, compliance, service planning, and staff leadership, and serves as the Authority's primary representative with funding and regulatory partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience
• progressive leadership experience in rural or small-urban public transit
• strong knowledge of transit operations
• grant management (FTA Section 5311)
• safety
• regulatory compliance
• excellent communication and leadership skills
• valid driver's license
• ability to travel
• must pass pre-employment drug screening

Responsibilities

• oversees operations
• finance
• grants
• safety
• compliance
• service planning
• staff leadership
• serves as the Authority's primary representative with funding and regulatory partners

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive