Transit Supervisor I

Citrus County Board of County Commissioners•Citrus County, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transit Supervisor I provides supervision and work direction to administrative Transit Services staff, supervision of PM shift drivers and dispatchers. Works closely with the Transit Services Director, Transit Supervisor II, and Driver Trainer with the daily operations of the division. This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment. The typical schedule for this full-time position is Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM. This position is located in Lecanto, Florida. Detailed information regarding the County’s benefits package and retirement offerings may be found here: 2025-26 Citrus EBH Booklet and myFRS.com To learn more about Citrus County: Citrus County Government and Official Guide to Crystal River and Citrus County, Florida Citrus County is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. More information can be found on the Federal Student Aid Website: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
Three (3) years’ experience performing administrative and office support functions, including office operations, compliance monitoring, report preparations, and customer service resolution.
Two (2) years’ experience serving as a team lead and assisting in coordinating workflow, providing guidance to staff, and monitoring productivity.
Valid Florida Driver License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida.
Must have or be able to obtain within six (6) months of employment, Florida Commercial Driver License (CDL) "B" or “C” with Passenger Endorsement.
Successful completion of Level II Background screening is required.
Must successfully pass a DOT drug screen and DOT physical.
Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses: IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), IS-200.b: ICS for Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents, IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System, IS-800.c: National Response Framework, an Introduction
Requires strong organizational skills and must be very detailed oriented.
Must be able to operate equipment in a safe manner and obey all safety policies.
Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) in a clear, confident manner using proper grammar.
Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.
Must have strong working knowledge of computers and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of Products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
Requires a combination of sitting, standing, and walking.
The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 20 pounds.
The job requires frequent bending, squatting, balancing, twisting, reaching above shoulders, and occasional climbing.
The job requires the completion of tasks that involve typing, simple grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manual manipulation, operating foot controls/levers, driving automotive equipment, and operating a manual transmission.
The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, color vision, hearing, and speaking.
The job may risk exposure to moving machinery.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

Supervises, plans, and coordinates work of assigned staff.
Reviews and evaluates employee performance and completes performance evaluations.
Counsels staff and initiates commendations or disciplinary action when appropriate.
Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
Cohesively works with Transit Services Director to plan, implement, direct, evaluate and ensure accountability for all Transit Services staff.
Coordinates and oversees the daily operations of the division’s bus fleet / drivers and related dispatch staff (PM shift).
Supervises, plans, and coordinates work of assigned staff daily and adjusts routes/schedules as needed based on driver bid process
Investigates and analyzes accidents with Driver Trainer to determine cause, reports findings and makes recommendations for corrective action.
Responsible for First Report of Injuries reporting for Risk Management.
Monitors transit software system and troubleshoots problems.
Maintains vehicle list and associated vehicle data for compliance and reporting.
Reviews and resolves timely customer issues, complaints, and compliments for further handling.
Assists Transit Services Director daily with the operations of the division and acts as backup, as needed
Attends conferences and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) meetings, as needed.
Attends speaking engagements and special events as needed.
Performs other duties as required.
All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency.
During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.