Transit Manager

City of Clovis, California•Clovis, CA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License and a good driving record.
A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework related to public administration, business administration, transportation, or related field.
Five (5) years progressively responsible professional work experience.
At least three (3) years of supervisory experience.
Knowledge of public transit systems, planning, and operations.
Knowledge of modern management practices.
Knowledge of employee development and training.
Knowledge of audits and inspections.
Knowledge of FTA funding reporting and requirements.
Thorough knowledge of transit route strategies.
Knowledge of development and monitoring of a budget.
Knowledge of safe work practices of public transit operations.
Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, administration, budgeting, and management.
Knowledge of appropriate safety practices and procedures.
Ability to plan, organize, and implement public transit operations including vehicles and personnel.
Ability to manage, plan, assign, and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
Ability to perform advanced research and develop sound recommendations.
Ability to develop and administer budgets.
Ability to maintain and prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to conduct investigations.
Ability to exercise independent judgment in the solution of challenges.
Ability to establish record-keeping systems.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with officials, employees, organizations, and those contacted in the course of work.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s Degree is desirable.
Work experience in transit operations.
Work experience in operations management.
No more than two (2) years of education may be substituted by additional related experience.

Responsibilities

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.