Transit Operations Director: Safety & Strategy

County Connection; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

CalPERS retirement

Paid time off

Vision & Wellness programs

Job summary

County Connection seeks a Director of Transportation to oversee operations, staff, and safety for reliable public transit in Concord, CA. You will manage resource allocation, enforce policies, and coordinate with schools and external partners to maintain service standards.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in public transportation, including 5+ years in supervisory capacity within a unionized setting. A strong focus on safety, compliance, and labor relations is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with major in business administration, public administration, transportation, or closely related field.
• Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in public transportation operations.
• Five+ years supervisory/management experience in a unionized environment including contract administration.
• Knowledge of fixed-route bus operations, safety practices, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Transportation department operations and staffing resources to ensure quality service.
• Enforce rules, policies, and MOUs; ensure compliance and field presence with stakeholders.
• Decide on operational resource allocation, including emergency and mutual aid coordination.
• Direct school transportation supervision and coordinate with school officials and district representatives.
• Develop and maintain departmental policies and training programs with Safety & Training.
• Monitor safety performance and drive continuous improvement in compliance.
• Lead or support labor negotiations and grievances in a professional manner.
• Represent County Connection on internal and external committees as needed.

Skills

PublicTransit Operations

Supervisory Experience

Labor-Management Relations

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration/transportation

Job description

County Connection seeks a Director of Transportation to oversee operations, staff, and safety for reliable public transit in Concord, CA. You will manage resource allocation, enforce policies, and coordinate with schools and external partners to maintain service standards.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in public transportation, including 5+ years in supervisory capacity within a unionized setting. A strong focus on safety, compliance, and labor relations is essential.