Transit Manager

City of Clovis; Clovis (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Clovis is seeking an experienced public transit executive to plan, organize, manage, and direct the Transit Section. You will coordinate planning, budgeting, procurement, and contract management for the city’s transit system and lead policy formulation and staff supervision.

Occasional after-hours emergencies and council reporting are included. The ideal candidate brings a Bachelor's in public administration or related field, a Master’s preferred, and at least five years in transit or

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in public administration, transportation, or related field.
• Desired: Master's degree.
• Five years progressively responsible professional work experience.
• At least three years of supervisory experience.
• No more than two years of education substituted by related experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct the Transit Section activities.
• Coordinate planning, budgeting, procurement, and contract management for public transportation.
• Develop and implement transit policies, rules, and practices.
• Supervise staff, conduct evaluations, and respond to emergencies after hours.
• Prepare staff reports and present to City Council; maintain records.

Skills

Transit operations knowledge

Public administration

Budget management

Contract management

Leadership & supervision

Policy development

Research & reporting

Interagency coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration or related field

Master's degree desirable

Job description

Description

DEFINITION

Under administrative direction, plan, organize, manage, and direct the activities of the City's Transit Section; coordinate planning, budgeting, procurement, and contract management activities related to public transportation and the City 's transit system; and perform related work as required.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: develop, coordinate, maintain and supervise the administration of effective public transportation; ensure the timely and cost effective use of resources; develop, maintain, supervise, and administer transit programs and budgets; administer agreements with contractors and others for the provisions of services and capital acquisitions; develop and coordinate the implementation of policies, rules and practices for carrying out program duties and seeking appropriate authorization for policy and rule changes when required; perform research, maintain records; maintain awareness and education on state-of-the-art developments in transit; supervise, train, and evaluate employees; recommend and implement disciplinary actions; prepare staff reports and present to City Council, respond to emergency situations as required including those occurring after normal working hours; and perform related work as required.

Typical Qualifications

LICENSE REQUIRED

• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License and a good driving record.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework related to public administration, business administration, transportation, or related field.


• A Master's Degree is desirable.

And

• Five (5) years progressively responsible professional work experience and at least three (3) years of supervisory experience. No more than two (2) years of education may be substituted by additional related experience.

Desirable Experience:

• Work experience in transit operations.


• Work experience in operations management.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Public transit systems, planning, and operations;


• Modern management practices;


• Employee development and training;


• Audits and inspections;


• FTA funding reporting and requirements;


• Thorough knowledge of transit route strategies;


• Development and monitoring of a budget;


• Safe work practices of public transit operations;


• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and policies;


• Principles and practices of organization, administration, budgeting, and management;


• Appropriate safety practices and procedures.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, and implement public transit operations including vehicles and personnel;


• Manage, plan, assign, and evaluate the work of assigned staff;


• Perform advanced research and develop sound recommendations;


• Develop and administer budgets;


• Maintain and prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports;


• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;


• Conduct investigations;


• Exercise independent judgment in the solution of challenges;


• Establish record-keeping systems;


• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;


• Establish and maintain effective relationships with officials, employees, organizations, and those contacted in the course of work.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is primarily sedentary with occasional lifting, pulling, and/or pushing of objects weighing up to 25 pounds, and infrequent lifting, pulling and/or pushing of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.


• Incumbent will be required to attend periodic evening meetings. Incumbent is required to travel within and outside of the City to attend meetings, conferences, etc.

Eligibility and Compliance

As determined by the City and at the City's expense, successful candidates shall be required to complete and pass a medical examination, a drug/alcohol screen, and a background investigation.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License and a good driving record will be required prior to hire.

Proof of citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S. will be required at the time of hire.

THE CITY OF CLOVIS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER