What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Transportation position at AC Transit?
Summary
AC Transit is searching for a qualified Director of Transportation. Under administrative direction, this position, manages, plans, and organizes the delivery of transportation services; and provides technical direction and supervision over assigned managerial, professional, supervisory, technical, and administrative support staff. This is an unrepresented at-will classification.
This is an excellent opportunity to work at one of the largest bus agencies in California. In addition to working with some of the best in the business, AC Transit also has an outstanding benefits package that includes pension, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending and a 457 savings plan.
Representative Functions
Experience: Eight (8) years of increasingly responsible experience in transportation operations that included five (5) years of management level transportation experience and responsibilities equivalent to an AC Transit Transportation Superintendent. Additional experience over the minimum will be considered in lieu of the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Education/Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in transportation planning, public administration, business administration, or a directly related field.
License/Certification: Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid California Class C Driver's license and meet the District's driving standards.
Additional Information
Physical Requirements: (1) Must maintain the physical ability necessary to perform tasks in an office setting, operating computers, keyboards, and other peripheral equipment. (2) Must maintain the physical ability and mobility necessary to safely drive a District automobile, and travel to the various District facilities.
THIS POSITION IS AN UNREPRESENTED AT WILL POSITION
The Selection Process: The Human Resources department must receive a completed online application by the filling date. If this recruitment is "Continuous," it may be closed at any time without notice. Applications will be screened for job related qualifications, and those candidates who best meeting the qualifications listed on this Job Announcement will be invited to participate in an examination process that may include written, oral and/or performance segments. Current District employees must have satisfactory attendance and performance records. Finalists will be placed on an Eligibility List. When filling vacancies, the Human Resources Department will refer the top candidates to the hiring department for final screening and recommendation.
Benefits: The transit professionals who call AC Transit home represent the rich cultural diversity of the Bay Area. For more than 60 years, we have been an equal opportunity employer honoring religion, ethnic background, national origin, gender, gender expression, genetic information, disabilities, age, and veteran status. We are not only an inclusive employer but also offer a comprehensive benefits package rooted in choice, flexibility, and affordability. Most Benefits are effective the first of the month following your hire date. Employees and eligible dependents have access to the following benefits*:
Pension: All AC Transit employees participate in a lifetime defined benefit pension. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2016, may be in the District's Tier II pension plan covered by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). As such, he/she may be required to contribute a small portion of annual income towards the cost of his/hers District pension.
ADA Compliant and Drug Free Workplace: The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you have a need for an accommodation, please call Human Resources at (510) 891-4783.
The Alameda Contra Costa Transit District has established the goal of a 100 percent drug and alcohol-free workplace. Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment and those in safety sensitive positions will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing through their period of employment, including random drug and alcohol testing.
In accordance with federal requirements, all job applicants selected for appointments in a safety sensitive position are subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. A final job applicant will be tested for five prohibited drugs: Cocaine, PCP, Amphetamines, Marijuana and Opiates. During employment, employees holding safety sensitive positions are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing. Additionally, in the event of an absence of more than 90 days from a safety sensitive position, pre-employment drug testing will be performed.
Equal Opportunity Employer
AC Transit is searching for a qualified Director of Transportation. Under administrative direction, this position, manages, plans, and organizes the delivery of transportation services; and provides technical direction and supervision over assigned managerial, professional, supervisory, technical, and administrative support staff. This is an unrepresented at-will classification.
This is an excellent opportunity to work at one of the largest bus agencies in California. In addition to working with some of the best in the business, AC Transit also has an outstanding benefits package that includes pension, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending and a 457 savings plan.
Representative Functions
- Manages, plans, coordinates, and evaluates the delivery of District-wide transportation services including operating divisions, Operations Controls Center and Service Supervision.
- Works closely with department and division level managers in Transportation and Maintenance to ensure the effective assigning, scheduling, and dispatching of transportation supervisors, bus drivers vehicles and other staff as needed.
- Develops and implements transportation service goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work plans.
- Provides leadership to assigned units; develops, mentors and guides staff in achieving goals and objectives; coaches and develops employees; provides constructive feedback on performance and behaviors; reviews and evaluates work; counsels, handles personnel actions as needed.
- Develops and presents written and oral reports and analyses on a wide variety of highly complex transportation delivery issues to a wide variety of audiences.
- Manages complex data analysis projects, oversees the maintenance of records systems and databases for transportation delivery tracking and research purposes, and administers complex programs and assigned special projects.
- Participates in various labor/management committees and projects, and participates in problem solving, grievance resolution, and other related labor relations activities.
- Recommends the appointment of staff, provides or coordinates staff training, works with employees to correct deficiencies, implements discipline procedures, and recommends and/or approves employee terminations.
- Provides technical direction to managerial, professional, and technical staff in carrying out transportation functions.
- Develops and manages the budget of the Transportation Department; directs the forecast of funds and monitoring of expenditures; directs, approves and implements adjustments, as needed
- Travels to work sites and locations within or outside the District to oversee programs and functions.
- Develops, implements, and administers a variety of special projects, and provides staff assistance to the Chief Operating Officer and other executives.
- May be required to temporarily replace or act in the position of the Chief Operating Officer, and may be required to perform some or all of that senior staff member’s essential functions in such situations.
- Performs related duties, as required.
Experience: Eight (8) years of increasingly responsible experience in transportation operations that included five (5) years of management level transportation experience and responsibilities equivalent to an AC Transit Transportation Superintendent. Additional experience over the minimum will be considered in lieu of the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Education/Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in transportation planning, public administration, business administration, or a directly related field.
License/Certification: Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid California Class C Driver's license and meet the District's driving standards.
Additional Information
Physical Requirements: (1) Must maintain the physical ability necessary to perform tasks in an office setting, operating computers, keyboards, and other peripheral equipment. (2) Must maintain the physical ability and mobility necessary to safely drive a District automobile, and travel to the various District facilities.
THIS POSITION IS AN UNREPRESENTED AT WILL POSITION
The Selection Process: The Human Resources department must receive a completed online application by the filling date. If this recruitment is "Continuous," it may be closed at any time without notice. Applications will be screened for job related qualifications, and those candidates who best meeting the qualifications listed on this Job Announcement will be invited to participate in an examination process that may include written, oral and/or performance segments. Current District employees must have satisfactory attendance and performance records. Finalists will be placed on an Eligibility List. When filling vacancies, the Human Resources Department will refer the top candidates to the hiring department for final screening and recommendation.
Benefits: The transit professionals who call AC Transit home represent the rich cultural diversity of the Bay Area. For more than 60 years, we have been an equal opportunity employer honoring religion, ethnic background, national origin, gender, gender expression, genetic information, disabilities, age, and veteran status. We are not only an inclusive employer but also offer a comprehensive benefits package rooted in choice, flexibility, and affordability. Most Benefits are effective the first of the month following your hire date. Employees and eligible dependents have access to the following benefits*:
- Medical - Choice of two Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs): Kaiser Permanente and Health Net. $10.00 office visit co-pays; $5.00 - $35.00 prescription co-pays.
- Dental – MetLife Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) $50 annual deductible per person/$150 per family; $3,000 per person annual maximum; preventative care covered at 100%; basic and major care covered at 90%; $4,000 lifetime maximum orthodontia covered at 50%.
- Vision - Vision Service Plan - $10.00 copay; eligible for an exam, lenses, frames or contact lenses every 12 months – based on the last date of service. $200 frame allowance or $120 allowance for contact lenses.
- Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
- Employee paid Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health Care, Dependent Care, Parking, Transit
- AC Transit contributes up to $50.00/month towards an employee’s FSA Transit costs
- Free AC Transit Bus Pass
- Federal Credit Union
- Vacation and Sick Leave or Personal Time Off
- 10 paid holidays; 2 paid floating holidays; 1 paid birthday holiday
- Tuition Reimbursement – up to $2500 per fiscal year on approved courses
- Wellness Program
Pension: All AC Transit employees participate in a lifetime defined benefit pension. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2016, may be in the District's Tier II pension plan covered by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). As such, he/she may be required to contribute a small portion of annual income towards the cost of his/hers District pension.
ADA Compliant and Drug Free Workplace: The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you have a need for an accommodation, please call Human Resources at (510) 891-4783.
The Alameda Contra Costa Transit District has established the goal of a 100 percent drug and alcohol-free workplace. Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment and those in safety sensitive positions will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing through their period of employment, including random drug and alcohol testing.
In accordance with federal requirements, all job applicants selected for appointments in a safety sensitive position are subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. A final job applicant will be tested for five prohibited drugs: Cocaine, PCP, Amphetamines, Marijuana and Opiates. During employment, employees holding safety sensitive positions are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing. Additionally, in the event of an absence of more than 90 days from a safety sensitive position, pre-employment drug testing will be performed.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $50 - $3,000