Director of Transit job in Sarasota
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Job Ref: | 3489 | Organization: | Sarasota County Government | Job Category: | Transportation | Job Type: | Full Time | Country: | USA | State/Province: | Florida (FL) | City: | Sarasota | Post Code: | 34236 | Salary and Benefits: | $90,000 - $117,000 plus FULL benefits | Post Date: | 09/21/2017 |
Director, Transit / SCAT: This is professional, managerial work responsible for all activities related to the SCAT system, including the provision of public transportation services and the acquisition, disposal, maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment. This position is also responsible for developing regional opportunities within the County (including 4 municipalities) and among neighboring counties, developing strategic plans, proposing innovative transit solutions, and leading and implementing special transit projects. Promotes and represents SCAT to the community in a positive light. Reports to the County Administrator. Duties: • The Director’s responsibilities will be to focus on: provision of departmental leadership, fostering positive professional cross-jurisdictional relationships to ensure the effective development of regional opportunities, intergovernmental coordination, operational excellence, proposing innovative transit solutions, customer service strategies, performance management, transit planning, and special services to identified constituencies. Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Transportation Management, Planning, Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field and eight (8) years of related experience. Supervisory experience is required. Preferred Qualifications: A Master’s Degree in one of the above fields coupled with six (6) or more of related experience. Job Competencies: High degree of interpersonal and collaborative skills; ability to comprehend federal and state regulations including ADA and TD requirements; ability to work effectively with labor unions; skilled in public speaking and presentations. |