Transit Operations Manager

The work involves the primary responsibility for providing management and oversight of all transit functions – including fixed route and demand response bus service, and related dispatch functions – within the Transit Division of Orange County Transportation Services. This includes planning, programming and implementing public transportation plans, programs and policies in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. An employee in this class has responsibility over daily operations including supervision, oversight, performance analysis, writing policy and procedures, preparing and administrating training programs, addressing safety and regulatory compliance. Further an employee in this class is the lead for grant administration including writing and procuring and will work closely with internal peers and external partners to ensure reporting and reimbursement for grants.

Work is performed under the general direction of the Transportation Director with considerable leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures in the performance of duties, both in terms of planning and accomplishing work, and in making decisions regarding customer needs and requests and conducting project assignments. Supervision over others is required of this position. Position does related work as required.