Transit Operations Director

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

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