Transit Manager

City of Clovis, California; Clovis (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Clovis in California seeks an experienced Transit Manager to plan, organize, and direct the City's transit operations. You will oversee budgets, administer contracts, coordinate procurement, and ensure safe, cost-effective service delivery to residents.

This role demands strong leadership, policy implementation, and the ability to respond to emergencies and after-hours events. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related field, five years of professional experience with at

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, transportation, or related field.
• Master’s degree is desirable.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct transit operations and personnel.
• Develop and administer transit programs and budgets.
• Administer service contracts and capital acquisitions.
• Prepare staff reports and present to City Council.
• Respond to emergency situations including after hours.

Skills

Transit planning

Operations management

Employee development and training

Budgets and financial management

Policy and rule development

Safety practices

Communication (oral and written)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree related to public administration/transportation

Master’s Degree desirable

Job 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.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Under the direction of the Deputy General Services Director, this single position class is responsible for the management of the City’s public transit operation. This incumbent acts with a high degree of independence of action in the assigned area of responsibility to attain objectives according to policy guidelines. Methods and procedures are expected to be developed to resolve problems encountered. Except where a deviation in policy is involved, most work is not reviewed; the review is directed towards final outcome and results. Work hours vary and include being subject to 24-hour emergency callback working holidays and weekends.

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.

LICENSE REQUIRED

• Possessionofavalid Class CCaliforniaDriver’s Licenseandagood driving record.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of educationand experience thatwould likely provide therequired knowledge andabilities is qualifying. Atypicalway 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.

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.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants must meet each qualification for the position by the deadline date. All applications will be reviewed based on the necessary employment standards for the position. Those candidates who best meet the needs of the operations may be invited to participate in an oral examination that will be weighted 100%. Candidates receiving a passing score may be placed on an eligibility list for a period of up to one (1) year. 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 examination may consist of questions relative to 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; and appropriate safety practices and procedures. The examination may also consist of questions regarding the 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 recordkeeping systems; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; and establish and maintain effective relationships with officials, employees, organizations, and those contacted in the course of work.

This job flyer does not constitute a contract and its terms and conditions can change without notice.

THE CITY OF CLOVIS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER