Transit Director

The Transit Director directs, supervises and coordinates planning budgeting, procurement, and contract management activities related to the City of Weirton’s Public Transit Department in addition to other job-related work as required. This position holds first level supervisory duties involving transit and transportation areas within the department. The Transit Director hires, manages, directs, and assigns work to the transit staff. This position is considered salary-exempt under the FLSA.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop and implement transit program goals, objectives, policies and procedures
• Supervise and personally participate in the development, implementation, administration and modification of the City’s public transportation functions and regulations
• Research, apply, and obtain State and Federal grant funding for transit operations and capital projects including the preparation of applications, diagrams, and reports
• Administer and direct transit-related work activities and projects, reviewing and evaluating related work products and outcome
• Administer and direct operations in fixed-route and demand-response transit operations for the City
• Participate in master planning for City functions, including short and long-range transit, operational, financial, and ITS plans, in addition to fleet management
• Oversee contract administration and management of transit-related contractors and consultants, monitoring performance and adherence to contract requirements
• Conduct studies of transit routes, schedules, fares, operating hours, services and facilities, in addition to recommending service changes as required
• Prepare administrative and operational reports for the City Manager and City Council, in addition to the FTA Triennial Review
• Prepare financial claims, budgets and reports for the City’s Transit Department, including forecasting of operating costs, capital improvements, staffing, equipment and fuel for review by Weirton City Council as well as Federal and State Transit authorities
• Secure funding for a consumer-friendly website, smart device app, and GIS system service
• Maintain an effective and efficient Transit Department, maximizing available transit funding and striving to achieve established performance standards
• Provide supervision, training, and work evaluations for personnel; assist in the hiring of new staff; resolve employee disputes, grievances and problems; all to maintain high standards for efficient operations
• Represent the City’s Transit Department before other governmental agencies, regulatory bodies, courts or legal settings, contractors, and civic groups or concerned citizens in addition to making presentations before various public and professional groups, including City Council
• Build and maintain respectful, positive working relationships with staff, outside agencies and the public utilizing principles of good customer service and effective conflict resolution
• Seek revenue enhancing opportunities for the City’s Transit Department
• Ensure close coordination with other City departments
• Development of long-term capital improvement plans
• Drafts specifications, RFPs, RFQs, for the procurement of equipment, materials, and services
• Assure employees work in a safe manner and comply with regulations and legal requirements
• Manage and direct the maintenance of vehicles, equipment, bus shelters, benches, signs, and other transit-related facilities
• Perform related work and other duties as assigned by the City Manager

Qualifications:

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of managing a municipal transit service as a City department
• Preparation of and adherence to a budget
• Knowledge of Federal, FTA, State and local laws, regulations and guidelines related to municipal transit system operations and finances
• Knowledge of ADA regulations pertaining to transit services
• Technical report writing experience as well as cost estimating and contract administration
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and orally
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
• Four (4) years of experience as a Transit Manager/Director
• A bachelor’s degree from a college or university with major coursework in public administration, transportation planning, or a related field is preferred
• A valid driver’s license and willingness to obtain CDL and passenger endorsement
• Must be familiar with commercial motor vehicle equipment operation and materials needed to efficiently a public transit department

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $63,798.00 - $76,096.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Day range:

• Monday to Friday

Experience level:

• 4 years

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $63,798 - $76,096