Transit Supervisor

Chowchilla, City of CA; Chowchilla (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chowchilla is seeking a full-time Transit Supervisor to lead the Transit Department, oversee daily operations, and administer contracts and grants. The role requires coordinating with City staff on projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and building effective public service programs.

Ideal candidates will have a four-year college degree in a related field and several years of transit coordination experience, plus a CA driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Four years of college with a degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Planning or closely related field. Qualifying experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in public transportation coordination or related area as deemed fit by the City Administrator.
• Valid California Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise transit projects and staff.
• Oversee day-to-day transit operations and administration of contracts and services.
• Monitor compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and grant milestones.
• Prepare and administer transit programs and grants; coordinate with outside agencies and audits.
• Manage budget, expenditures, and reporting; respond to inquiries and complaints.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget monitoring

Grant administration

Procurement practices

Public transportation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Equivalent to four years of college in Business Administration/Public Administration/Planning

Job description

“This recruitment can be closed at any time without notice.”

The City of Chowchilla is seeking a full-time "Transit Supervisor".

The Transit Supervisor is

responsible for supervising the Transit Department. The position is responsible for the day-today

clerical and analytical duties of the transit system; overseeing and coordinating with various

City staff in the design and construction of various Transit projects; reviews, inspects and assists

in the administration of contracts and services. The position is also responsible for the day-today

transit operations and shall perform other duties as assigned.

Under general direction of a director or designee; the Transit Supervisor plans, coordinates and supervises transit projects; identifies potential funding resources and administers grants; serves as a technical resource for assigned personnel, performs a variety of clerical and analytical duties in support of the City’s transit system; supervises a variety of transit related contracts; and provides staff assistance and oversight.

Supervisory Functions

• Plans, assigns, and oversees the work and training of designated staff. Determines work procedures, prepares schedules, and expedites day to day operation of transit system.
• Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Issues written and oral instructions.
• Assigns and examines work for conformance to policies and procedures.
• Assists subordinates in performing duties.
• Adjusts errors and handles complaints.
• Compiles periodic financial, statistical or operational reports as assigned for analyzing data in order to prepare recommendations for decision maker.
• Conducts research analysis and makes recommendations within the transit department.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate must be able perform this job successfully and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

General and Specialized Job Knowledge and Abilities

• Administers a variety of transit related contracts; review and monitor contractor compliance and performance by reviewing a variety of technical reports, conducting surveys and reviewing operations.
• Administers assigned facilities; coordinates necessary repairs and improvements to facilitiesand transit fl eet.
• Schedules and assists with meetings.
• Ensure transit system compliance with local, State and Federal regulations; coordinates outside firms conducting transit system audits.
• Prepares and administers a variety of transit related programs and grants; coordinates outside agencies; monitors and documents grant milestones; audits posting of expenditures; submits required reports and documentation.
• Evaluates schedules and hours of services from time to time and bus routes for special events or programs.
• Conducts research and analysis on a variety of transit related issues and topics; document findings and justify recommendations.
• Collaborates on comprehensive outreach, marketing and promotional programs; manage any discount programs.
• Participates in budget preparation and administration; monitors and controls expenditures.
• Answers questions and provides information to the public; investigates complaints and recommends corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
• Administers Transit procurements and services; ensures compliance of procurements with local and Federal Procurement regulations and best practices.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

Knowledge of

• Principles and practices of public transportation.
• Principles and practices of budget monitoring.
• Practices of facility management.
• Principles and practices of grant preparation and administration.
• Principles and practices of governmental procurement.
• Pertinent, Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Modern offi ce procedures, methods and computer equipment.
• Ability to:
• Train, evaluate and supervise staff.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Interpret and explain pertinent City and department policies and procedures.
• Keep current with modern transit trends.
• Research and analyze program administration problems; make sound policy and procedural recommendations
• Preparation and administration of grants
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

PREREQUISITES

Education and Experience

Equivalent to four (4) years of college with a degree in BusinessAdministration, Public Administration, Planning or a closely related fi eld. Qualifying experience may substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis. Three (3) years increasingly responsible professional experience in public transportation coordination or other area in which the City Administrator sees fit to complete the expectations for the position.

Licenses

Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License.

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