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About The Position

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or related field -AND- a minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible work experience within the public administration and/or transit industry, including position related experience in bus transit operations, service planning, data analyses, budget development, performance reporting, labor relations, and project management.
• OR master’s degree -AND- six (6) or more years of progressively responsible related work experience.
• Must possess a minimum of four (4) years of supervisory/management experience.
• Must possess and maintain a current, valid Florida driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational oversight for Transit Safety & Training, Operations, Planning & Performance, and Paratransit Services.
• Lead the development of policies, procedures, service plans, and performance measures that support safe, efficient, customer-focused, and compliant transit operations.
• Prepare and review reports, plans, and communications that support departmental goals and operational priorities.
• Partner with Transit Administration to develop and manage operating and capital budgets and support long-term capital planning efforts.
• Oversee transit services contract administration with associated procurement and grant-related activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations and proactively address legislative or regulatory changes that may impact operations.
• Support risk management, fraud prevention, audits, and the implementation of effective internal controls.
• Monitor and analyze operational performance data to evaluate service effectiveness, identify improvement opportunities, and support informed decision-making.
• Lead initiatives that enhance safety, improve customer experience, maximize efficiencies, and implements change initiatives.
• Lead, develop, and support a high-performing workforce through coaching, performance management, accountability, and professional development.
• Partner with Human Resources to support employee engagement, retention, wellness, and workplace safety initiatives.
• Participate in labor relations activities, including collective bargaining agreement administration and fostering positive relationships with represented employees and labor organizations.
• Represent the Transit Department and Sarasota County with government agencies, community organizations, stakeholders, and the public.
• Serve as a representative of the Transit Director as assigned and perform other related duties in support of departmental objectives.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Wellness program including free gyms and classes
• 11 paid holidays
• 3 personal days
• 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment