Transit Manager

City of Petaluma•Petaluma, CA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Petaluma is seeking a Transit Manager to oversee the City’s transit operations and services within the Public Works Department. This leadership role is responsible for supporting safe, reliable, and efficient public transportation services while helping advance the City’s goals for mobility, sustainability, and customer service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, public administration, urban planning, transit or transportation management, or a related field.
Five years of progressively responsible, professional public sector experience involving public transit systems, including at least five years in a supervisory capacity.
Knowledge of: Operational characteristics, services, and activities of public transit systems.
Advanced administrative principles and methods including budgeting, procurement, human resources management, marketing, and information management.
State, local and federal laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to public transit safety, operations, claims, and grant allocations.
Transit planning, schedule writing, promotional methods, and associated tasks.
Administration and operation of public passenger transportation systems and related safety procedures, rules, ordinances, regulations, and traffic laws.
Principles, practices, and terminology related to lease and contract administration.
Principles and practices of grant development, application, and administration.
Principles and practices of employee supervision, training, and leadership.
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree is desirable.

Responsibilities

Plan, manage, and direct the operations and services of various City transit-related functions, with an emphasis on public transit, Paratransit, rail service, and related programs; ensure that assigned transit programs comply with federal, state, and local funding requirements and regulatory agency standards; coordinate and/or participate in the planning, development, and implementation of assigned systems and projects; negotiate and oversee work performed by private contractors; and serve as a liaison between assigned transit programs and other transportation providers.
Plan, manage, and direct the operations and services of various City transit functions pertaining to public transit, Paratransit, rail service, and related programs; through subordinate supervisors, employees and/or contract staff, oversee and coordinate assigned transit-related operations, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local mandates.
Plan, develop, and implement goals, objectives, and priorities for assigned operations, programs, projects, and functions; recommend and implement policies and procedures.
Prepare and administer assigned budgets; forecast funds needed for services, equipment, materials, and supplies; perform cost/benefit analyses and funding justifications; represent the City during fund audits.
Negotiate and administer agreements with contractors and others for the provision of services and capital acquisitions; ensure contract compliance; review and monitor the approval of expenditures.
Identify, secure, and administer new and ongoing transit funds through federal, state, and local agencies; develop grant and other funding proposals; research, write, and review requests for proposals/requests for bids; draft, develop, and execute contracts, bids, and cost estimates; determine standards for contractual compliance; coordinate with the City Attorney and other City officials to interpret and implement agreements, as necessary.
Oversee transit marketing, bus stop, rail stop, shelter placement, and related capital projects; coordinate with contractors and consultants regarding planning and marketing programs; coordinate the planning and implementation of new schedules and routes; research and oversee the design and production of schedules, brochures, system maps, and other printed materials.
Coordinate routes, schedules, fares, and related matters with inter-county and other transit agencies to ensure City services meet the transit needs of citizens in the most cost efficient manner; represent the City by attending meetings that pertain to federal, state, and local transit systems; give presentations and advice to City officials, committees, and commissions.
Manage the analysis and documentation of environmental impact to ensure transit programs and projects are compliant with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Collect and analyze data relating to routes, schedules, ridership, and cost factors; prepare a wide variety of daily, monthly, and annual reports or presentations for federal, state, and local agencies.
Oversee the grants application and management process; ensure compliance with rules, regulations, and requirements of grant funding and grant monitoring agencies.
Monitor federal, state, and local legislation for impacts to transit and paratransit operations and services.
Assign, direct, monitor, and evaluate the work of subordinate staff; develop and supervise staff training programs; direct the development and implementation of management systems, procedures, and standards.
Plan, coordinate, supervise, and participate in complex transit-related studies; analyze issues, identify solutions, and prepare recommendations.
Respond to inquiries and requests for information; resolve service issues and complaints.
Prepare and present City Council agenda items, staff reports, and other necessary correspondence.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

MEDICAL INSURANCE: Choice of a variety of CalPERS Health Plans. City pays ~95% of the Bay Area Kaiser premium for employee & eligible dependents; or alternative option to receive Medical Cash Back (if you have medical coverage elsewhere).
DENTAL & VISION INSURANCE: Coverage for employees & eligible family members, paid for by the City.
LIFE INSURANCE: 1.5x annual compensation up to maximum of $200,000. Option to purchase additional insurance.
Long-Term Disability up to 60% of your current monthly salary after eligibility requirements are met and subject to maximum amounts.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Support and benefits, for you and eligible family members, paid for by the City.
WELLNESS BENEFIT: $500 annual allowance (is subject to the annual budget approval process and may change in the future.)
CALPERS RETIREMENT PACKAGE 2% at 60 for classic CalPERS members 2% at 62 for PEPRA CalPERS members
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Voluntary participation in your choice of three plans.
Vacation: 80 Hours, increasing with years of service, up to 5 years service credit towards vacation accrual rate for prior qualifying employment.
Sick Leave: 96 hours
Administrative Leave: 80 hours (per fiscal year)
Holidays: 12 fixed and 1 floating
Paid Parental Leave – up to 8 weeks of paid time for qualifying family bonding
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Employer