Description and Essential Functions
Serves as Green Mountain Transit’s (GMT) chief executive officer.

• Forwards the mission of GMT by carrying out all policies and directives established by the Board of Commissioners
• Responsible for assisting the Board in developing and meeting their goals and objectives, including facilitating organizational support of Board committee work
• Engages in strategic planning in conjunction with the Board and implementation of such plan
• Responsible for fostering a high-performance and professional culture throughout the organization
• Responsible for organizational management and structure
• Supervises, evaluates, and directs all members of the Senior Management team
• Develops and manages GMT’s annual budget in conjunction with the Director of Finance, the Finance Committee, and related staff
• Works with senior staff to manage all risk management functions within the organization
• Responsible for managing legal issues affecting the Authority
• Primary responsibility for relationships with member communities and state and local and federal partners
• Models inclusive and collaborative style of management
• Manages communications and public affairs
• Manages labor relations productively and collaboratively
• Promotes and supports an inclusive and diverse workforce
• Responsible for service planning including mobility management

Other Duties

• Recommends and implements organizational changes
• Recommends policy changes
• Oversees independent contractors
• Performs other duties as assigned

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications
A degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field, or equivalent experience is required. Transit experience preferred. Must have five (5) years of management experience, including working with a Board. Must possess excellent financial management, leadership, analytical, organizational, public speaking, and internal and external communication skills. 

Work ConditionsOperates in a professional office environment; and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Frequent computer use and sitting are required. Requires long hours, and evening and occasional weekend work

Requires up to 50% travel, frequently within the five-county service area and occasional out of state travel. Must be able to perform the essential functions and physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. 

GMT is committed to providing a workplace that includes people of diverse backgrounds and fully utilizes their talents to achieve its mission. GMT believes that an inclusive and diverse workplace culture enhances the performance of our organization and our ability to fulfill the agency’s mission.

GMT is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services. In addition to federal law requirements, GMT complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.