Deputy General Manager, Ferry Division

GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE, HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT; Larkspur (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE, HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT seeks a Deputy General Manager - Ferry Division to plan, organize and direct all Ferry Division activities, including administration, operations and maintenance. The role reports to the General Manager and involves policy development, budget management, and high-level coordination with unions and other transit agencies.

The position requires leadership, strategic planning and strong regulatory knowledge to ensure safe, efficient ferry

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and directs administration, operations, maintenance and marine engineering of the Ferry Division.
• Represents the District at national/regional ferry meetings and prepares reports for the Board.
• Leads budget review and approval, and recommends major equipment purchases.
• Oversees labor relations, negotiates and arbitrates grievances with unions.
• Coordinates with other divisions and agencies on service plans and staffing levels.
• Ensures regulatory compliance with US Coast Guard and other agencies, and enforces safety programs.

Job description

Position Summary

The Deputy General Manager - Ferry Division plans, organizes and directs all activities and functions of the Ferry Division, including administration, operations and maintenance and performs related duties as required. The Deputy General Manager - Ferry Division reports to the General Manager and performs duties, subject to executive approval and within limits of Board policy guidelines. The incumbent in this class exercises the maximum degree of initiative and judgement in developing, coordinating and executing policies, programs, methods and procedures relating to operations, maintenance, administration and associated activities. Supervises the installation of cost control procedures and training programs to effect safe, efficient and economical ferry transit service. Represents the District at meetings of other ferry transit agencies. Responsibilities include continual high-level personal contact with transit agency personnel, civic groups, members of boards and commissions and others to discuss and resolve transportation problems and with representatives of union organizations to settle labor disputes. Prepares proposals for and negotiates labor memoranda of understanding. May be appointed by the General Manager to act on his/her behalf in his/her absence.

Essential Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and directs the administration, operations, maintenance and marine engineering activities of the Ferry Transit Division; coordinates services with the Bus Transit Deputy General Manager and with other transit agencies.
• Acts as a liaison between the Board of Directors, its committees and the Ferry Division on passenger ferry policy, programs and related matters; prepares detailed reports and recommendations for agenda items.
• Establishes guidelines, reviews and approves the Ferry Division budget for presentation to the Board of Directors; recommends purchase of necessary major equipment including watercraft.
• Represents the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District at national and regional meetings related to ferry transit operations.
• Oversees labor relations matters related to the Ferry Division, which includes a lead role in negotiations and arbitration of grievances. Conducts final step grievance hearings and appeal decisions with unions operating in the Ferry Division.
• Participates in the preparation and issuance of bid documents by the District and makes recommendations to the Board regarding acceptance of bids received for shipyard contracts.
• Makes recommendations to the General Manager on staffing and wages in the Ferry Division.
• Works with District Planning staff and other transit agencies to develop, review and coordinate schedule changes and service expansion/reduction plans.
• Studies methods to bring about economical staffing and equipment use while providing maximum service.
• Conducts special studies and investigations on transportation problems and prepares reports for the General Manager, Directors and District Committees as requested.
• Coordinates with and makes recommendations to District engineers and architectural consultants concerning marine construction contracts.
• Responds to evening and weekend emergency calls as needed.
• Supervises and directs staff within the Division.
• Manages and oversees critical shipyard projects, and design consultants in preparation of new vessel construction documents and technical drawings.
• Responsible for ensuring that the division complies, maintains and/or enforces all regulatory compliance with US Coast Guard, state and federal regulations, and other agencies.
• Ensures that appropriate safety and health policies, procedures and programs are effectively implemented; that adequate resources and priority are assigned to correcting hazardous conditions, and that applicable safety program activities are carried out.
• Performs additional related duties as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance and performance are required.