Strategic Transit Ops Leader (COO)

Golden Empire Transit District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Empire Transit District is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to oversee and direct assigned functions and activities for the effective operation of District services. The COO assists the CEO in strategic goals and ensures transit service reflects best practices in customer service and operations.

The role requires leading executives, developing staff, and coordinating with the CEO to advance the District’s strategic plan, while representing GETD to community and governmental partners to

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree; Master’s preferred.
• Ten years of management experience in transit/transportation preferred.
• Experience in leading multi-department organizations and public-facing leadership.
• Knowledge of budgeting, governance, and public funding practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct strategic initiatives for the District.
• Provide guidance to directors, managers, and staff; supervise and evaluate performance.
• Develop and mentor staff; foster professional development and constructive feedback.
• Lead implementation of the District’s Strategic Plan with metrics and evaluation.
• Collaborate with the CEO on short and long-range plans and organizational initiatives.
• Represent the District to stakeholders; manage relationships with government and community organizations.
• Coordinate labor relations and collective bargaining activities as directed.
• Ensure safety, reliability, and quality of public transit service.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Ethical Leadership

Communication

Decisiveness

Coaching/Mentoring

Emotional Intelligence

Technical Expertise in FunctionalAreas

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Golden Empire Transit District is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to oversee and direct assigned functions and activities for the effective operation of District services. The COO assists the CEO in strategic goals and ensures transit service reflects best practices in customer service and operations.

The role requires leading executives, developing staff, and coordinating with the CEO to advance the District’s strategic plan, while representing GETD to community and governmental partners to