Transit Manager

Yamhill County • McMinnville, OR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Yamhill County is seeking an experienced and dynamic Transit Manager to lead Yamhill County Transit (YCT) into its next phase. This role is crucial for shaping a modern, connected, and community-focused transit system. The Transit Manager will be responsible for delivering safe, reliable, and accessible service across the county, overseeing the contracted transit provider, improving the rider experience, developing mobility options, and championing innovative projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in public administration, business administration, or a related field
• Eight (8) years of experience in public transportation
• A minimum of three (3) years of supervisor experience
• Prior training and experience must include supervision and management responsibility
• Secure and maintain a driver’s license valid in the state of Oregon, or an acceptable alternative means of transportation
• May be required to drive a County vehicle
• Employees authorized to operate a private vehicle on County business are required to carry a valid driver’s license and liability insurance minimums as outlined in ORS 806.070
• Employment offer is contingent on successful completion of a background check

Nice To Haves

• Transportation specific experience preferred for administering state and federal grants

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning and long-range visioning for a growing transit system
• Annual budgeting and oversight of multiple state and federal grant programs
• Transit service delivery, fleet lifecycle oversight, and performance monitoring
• Partnerships with local governments, regional agencies, and community groups
• Marketing, communications, and customer information systems including website, social media, and onboard information systems
• Staff leadership, mentorship, and team development
• Coordination with the Yamhill County Transit Advisory Committee and representation at regional and statewide transportation forums
• Oversight of major projects, procurements, service contracts, and compliance with federal and state transit regulations

Benefits

• 15 paid holidays per year
• 19.5 days of Flexible Earned Time (FET) accrual in the first year
• Employer contributes 6% of salary to PERS Individual Account Plan
• Employer contributes over 16% into the PERS Pension Fund
• Full health benefit offerings for employees and their qualifying dependents
• County contributes over $27K annually towards employees medical, dental and vision plans
• Employee premiums start as low as $70.13/month for PPO and $0 monthly for HMO for 2025 to 2026 plan year
• Comp time earned when working over 40 hours in a week
• Qualifying employer for public service student loan forgiveness

What This Job Offers

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