Field Operations Coordinator **INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY**

Flagler County Government; Bunnell (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous medical plan

Tuition Reimbursement

14 paid holidays

Onsite Wellness Center

Job summary

Flagler County Government in Florida is seeking a Field Operations Coordinator to manage day-to-day demand-response, paratransit, and specialized bus operations. You will supervise staff, develop policies, and coordinate with Human Resources on engagement and safety initiatives.

The role requires leadership, collaboration with the Local Coordinating Board, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited 4-year college or university.
• Minimum of three years progressively responsible experience in administration, operation, supervision or management of transportation.
• Possession of a valid Florida Class CDL with Passenger Transport Endorsement.
• Professional planning experience in administration and supervision of a transportation system preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of related training, education and experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day demand-response, paratransit, and specialized bus operations management.
• Supervise Transportation staff, including work prioritization and performance evaluations.
• Develop policies, service plans and performance measures for safe, efficient operations.
• Oversee transit services contracts, procurement and grant activities.
• Prepare operational data for annual reports and state programs.
• Coordinate with Local Coordinating Board to optimize transit plans.
• Serve as essential personnel during emergencies and evacuations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget and contracts

Policy development

Staff supervision

Scheduling

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Paratransit software

Job description

• 20 lbs. maximum lifting

Why work for Flagler County?

Flagler County is dedicated to enriching the lives of those we serve and strives to deliver a vibrant and prosperous community with a focus on providing exceptional quality of life. As we work together to put the needs of our community first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family now, and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities, you can build a long, successful career with us. You’ll thrive in an environment where we build a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration and empowering staff to facilitate positive outcomes. We understand the importance of work/life balance, having flexible work schedules and the ability to be able to afford health insurance. That’s why our benefits are known to be some of the best around! We offer a robust benefit package that includes low-cost health insurance, no cost onsite wellness center and gym, retirement in the Florida Retirement System, County paid basic life insurance, 13 paid holidays, generous personal leave, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, and wellness programs to support a happier, healthier you. At Flagler County we aspire to be the catalyst that makes us an employer of choice.

Position Summary

This is highly responsible, professional and diverse administrative work in planning, organizing monitoring and directing the activities of the Transportation Division for Flagler County while ensuring full compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Paratransit rules and regulations. Work is performed independently with general supervision by the Transportation Manager. Work is planned and directed through the interpretation and application of guidelines. The Field Operations Coordinator is expected to resolve most problems and to confer with the Transportation Manager on policy problems. Administrative supervision is exercised over a number of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled employees.

Essential Functions

• Assists in the management of day-to-day demand-response, paratransit, and specialized bus operations across Flagler County.
• Serve as a representative of the Transportation Manager as assigned and perform other related duties in support of departmental objectives.
• Assist in the development of policies, procedures, service plans, and performance measures that support safe, efficient, customer-focused, and compliant operations.
• Supervises Transportation staff, including work prioritization, performance evaluations, and enforcement of policies.
• 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.
• Ensure strict adherence to Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Drug and Alcohol regulations, vehicle safety codes, and title guidelines.
• Oversee transit services contract administration with associated procurement and grant-related activities.
• Support risk management, fraud prevention, audits, and the implementation of effective internal controls.
• Prepares, reviews, and submits accurate operational data for the annual operating report (AOR), National Transit Database (NTD), and state reimbursement programs.
• Resolves complex transit scheduling conflicts, paratransit routing errors, and sensitive customer service complaints.
• Collaborates with the Local Coordinating Board (LCB) to build and optimize the local Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan.
• Prepare and review reports, plans, and communications that support departmental goals and operational priorities.
• Serves as essential personnel during county emergencies and weather disasters, coordinating local evacuation transit.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and shall be required to perform alternate duties.

These essential functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. All employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited 4-year college or university.
• Minimum of three years progressively responsible experience in administration, operation, supervision or management of transportation.
• Possession of a valid Florida Class ‘C’ or higher Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger Transport Endorsement.
• Professional planning experience in the administration and supervision of a transportation system is preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of related training, education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Flagler County is a drug-free workplace; some positions may require a pre‑employment drug screen.

Flagler County, Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Flagler County, Florida will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State and Local laws, rules and regulations including the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Knowledge of Paratransit specific operations management and transit safety practices.
• Knowledge of specialized software that encompasses all Paratransit functions including scheduling dispatching, vehicle location, reporting, etc.
• Knowledge of personal computers and current software programs for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, email and databases at the advanced level of proficiency.
• Skill in effective, clear and persuasive oral and written communications to individuals and groups.
• Ability to negotiate and administer contracts with outside vendors and service providers.
• Ability to provide leadership, counsel, motivation and constructive performance reviews to department personnel at all levels, securing their respective commitments to the department’s goals.
• Ability to prepare and make presentations, analyze data and make recommendations accordingly.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co‑workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, or political affiliation.
• Ability to successfully transition new policies and plans to operating personnel and ensure all are followed and applied consistently.

Physical Demands

• Physical demand: Light
• 20 lbs. maximum lifting
• Some lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs.
• Some walking, standing may be required
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words or perceiving sound by ear
• Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others

Benefits

Flagler County offers the following benefits to its employees:

• Generous medical plan
• Dependent benefits available at reasonable rates
• Basic life insurance in the amount of 1x salary up to $50,000 at no cost to the employee
• Additional life insurance benefits for the employee and/or dependents are available at the employee's cost
• Dental and vision plans are offered on a voluntary basis at employee's cost at group rates
• Onsite Employee Health & Wellness Center
• Flexible Spending Account through P&A Group
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)- https://www.myfrs.com/FRSPro_ComparePlan_Contri.htm
• Personal Leave (Personal Leave: Full-time regular employees accrue 20 personal leave days per year up to the maximum allowable accruals.) Eligible part-time regular employee accruals are prorated accordingly.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 14 paid holidays

Link to benefits at a glance- Flagler County Digital Benefits Guide