GEN SUPT BUS TRANS OPERATIONS

MARTA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

MARTA in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Bus Transportation Administrator to lead the cost-effective operation of the garage, directing daily transportation activities and ensuring compliance with policies and labor agreements.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, several years in transportation operations, supervisory experience, and the ability to respond during emergencies. The position favors candidates familiar with union relations and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field; six years of transportation operations experience.
• Four years in a supervisory capacity with knowledge of bus operations procedures.
• Knowledge of Labor Agreement; experience dealing with union representatives; substitution rules apply.
• Experience handling tight deadlines, extreme pressure, and adverse conditions.
• In lieu of a degree, directly related experience may be substituted year-for-year.

Responsibilities

• Directs the cost-effective and efficient operation of an operating garage.
• Directs, plans, budgets, and manages all transportation activities related to the garage's operation.
• Directs the scheduling of daily transportation operations and ensures policy and labor agreement compliance.
• Prepares reports on operational activities and incidents.
• Acts as liaison with Maintenance Superintendent to ensure a reliable bus fleet.
• Responds on a 24-hour basis to emergencies or major incidents.
• Represents the Authority at community meetings.
• Supervises and coordinates activities of the Supt. of Transportation.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Operations management

Emergency procedures

Labor agreement knowledge

Union relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bus Transportation Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field. Six years of progressively responsible experience in core transportation operations, four years in a supervisory capacity. Must have knowledge of the Authority's bus operations procedures, rolling stock equipment, work equipment, emergency and safety procedures and service equipment. Must have demonstrated ability to perform well given tight deadlines, extreme pressure and adverse conditions. Knowledge of Labor Agreement and experience dealing with union representatives required. In lieu of a degree, directly related experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

INTERVIEW SELECTION PROCESS

INTERVIEW SELECTION PROCESS: The selection process may include one or more components to demonstrate applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities in job related areas. These may include exercises such as practical demonstrations, written communications, oral interviews and/or competency assessments.

SUMMARY

Bus Transportation Administration

Directly responsible for the cost effective and efficient operation of an operating garage. Directs, plans, budgets, and manages all transportation activities related to garage's operation. Directs the scheduling of daily transportation operations and ensures compliance with operating policies, regulations, labor agreement and work rules. Prepares reports on operational activities and incidents. Will act as liaison with the Maintenance Superintendent to ensure that a reliable bus fleet is provided for services. On twenty-four (24) hour basis, he/she will be required to respond and assume command during emergencies or major incidents. Will represent the Authority at community meetings. Supervises and coordinates activities of Supt. of Transportation.

This position has been identified as having responsibility for transit safety oversight at MARTA and is required to comply with the training requirements identified in the Authority’s Agency Safety Plan. Training requirements must be completed within 3 years of employment.

E SSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Bus Transportation Administration

• Manages overall work goals and activities.
• Prepares, administers and maintains adherence to budget.
• Maintains staffing and supervises employees as appropriate to needs of branch.
• Creates and maintains a consistent quality and customer focused team orientation among subordinate employees which supports the division's mission.
• Ensures proper adherence to the labor agreement and various work rules.
• Suggests recommendations as to hiring, terminations, advancement or promotions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Bus Transportation Administration

Directly supervises a staff of approximately 500 transportation employees (superintendents, dispatchers and operators).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

On 24-hour basis, required to respond and assume command during emergencies or major incidents.

MARTA is a Drug Free Workplace. Participation in MARTA's Drug & Alcohol Program is a condition of employment. Failure to adhere to MARTA's Drug & Alcohol Program will result in termination. Every MARTA employee is responsible for reading and observing the requirements of the Drug & Alcohol policy. This position has been identified as SAFETY SENSITIVE.

MARTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Grade: 20

Classification: Non-Represented

Number of Openings:1

Salary: $71,166-$106,748