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For August 18, 2008
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- Transit Project Manager
- Director, Capital Improvement
- Transit Manager Service Development
- Airport Shuttle-General Manager
- Seeking Experienced Consultant
- Engineer
- Senior Rail Transit vehicle Electrical Engineer
- Transit Assistant General Manager
- Senior Business Development Manager
- Assistant General Manager Rail Operations
- Deputy Director of Bus Operations
TRANSIT PROJECT MANAGER
Salary Dependent Upon Qualifications $70,000 - $116,688/Per Year
Why should you join our team? Is it because we have excellent benefits or dynamic transportation projects within an ideal setting of Southern California, or because OCTA is one of the finest transportation agencies in the country? You decide!
In this position, you will
implement projects that enhance transit communications and operations technologies
oversee the planning, analysis, research, engineering, negotiation, budgeting and cost tracking of complex projects
develop specifications and deploy transit-related projects such as radio systems, satellite, wi-fi, GPS, fare box integration and similar mega-projects used in the fleet of fixed route, express, bus rapid transit and contracted transportation service buses.
Requirements include:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in business administration, project management, public administration, or related technical field with 7-10 yrs experience managing transit projects (3 yrs of which are senior level). Advanced degree preferred. Also requires ability to facilitate meetings and supervise staff and consultants. Knowledge of technical/mechanical requirements used in public transit is desirable.
Additional information and online application: www.octa.net/careers or 714-560-5600.
Applications must include a 10 yr work history and be complete. Unable to accept resumes in lieu of online application.
OCTA does not sponsor H1B or other work Visa's.
ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
DIRECTOR, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) (080702)
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), a leader in the transit industry, seeks an individual responsible for the Office of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) in the Office of Engineering Services. The successful candidate will be responsible for effective organization and staffing, developing and implementing programs for the planning and execution of the Authority's Capital Improvement Program. The candidate's performance will be measured on the effective management of assigned staff and the effective management of resources dedicated to the Authority to develop CIP projects which meet the needs of the offices and ultimately the Authority.
Minimum of 12 years proven ability at senior management levels in the direction/ supervision, design, monitoring, budgetary development and control, and contract compliance of projects in a safety oriented, operating environment. Successfully demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of major policies and initiatives with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
The salary range for this position is $108k- 162k.
WMATA provides excellent medical and transportation benefits.
For complete job description and to apply online visit www.metroopensdoors.com All applications must be submitted through the Metro Jobs system by August 9, 2008.
EOE/M/F/V/D
BROWARD COUNTY TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
TRANSIT MANAGER SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
The Broward County Department of Transportation located in beautiful South Florida at Pompano Beach, 12 miles north of downtown Ft.
Lauderdale is seeking to fill the position of Transit Manager Service Development. The position reports to the Director will manage the Service Development unit of 20 professional, technical, and clerical staff responsible for Long and Short range planning, data collection, developing routes, and scheduling service, and special projects. The unit maintains staffing and budget information for the BCT Bus System, and coordinates with the MPO staff on various study efforts.
The position has a pay range of $63,184 to $103,621and an excellent benefits package.
The Broward County Transportation systems serve
$1.8 million residents and a significant number of visitors annually over 481 sq. miles. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in transportation, business, or other field with an AICP certification and Master's degree preferred; excellent verbal and written communications skills; strong analytical and technical planning skills; and six (6) or more years of high level transportation planning and scheduling work experience. Some supervisory experience preferred. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of additional education requirements. Must pass background/criminal investigation and pre-employment physical with drug screening.
Resumes and other information submitted in response to this advertisement are public records pursuant to Chapter 119 Florida Statutes. Resumes should reflect years of experience in positions held and the size of staff and budgets managed. Your resume should indicate both years and months of employment with dates for positions held. All materials must be received by 5 p.m. August 22, 2008.
A cover letter, resume, current salary and three work related references will be required and should be submitted by email to alittle@broward.org or mail to:
Alex Little, HRO
Broward County Transit
3201 W. Copans Rd.
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Broward County is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce.
Airport Shuttle - General Manager
Baltimore- Washington Airport Shuttle BWI, MD
Like all FirstGroup America companies, First Transit prides itself on being a "First-Choice Employer," taking the notion of being a preferred employer one step further. While any company can claim to be a preferred employer, only one company can be the First Choice for qualified operators and managers.
While efficient transportation management and operations are the cornerstones of our service delivery, each of our partnerships depends completely on the quality and capabilities of our employees.
From recruiting, hiring, and retaining operators, supervisors, managers, and skilled maintenance technicians to developing career- focused transit managers, First Transit relies on having the right people in the right jobs.
We are excited to announce we have a General Manager's position open at one of our premier locations at Baltimore-Washington International Airport.
The candidate for this position should have a Bachelor's degree (preferred) with 5 - 7 years management experience in a public transit or airport shuttle location. The ideal candidate must have:
Must have demonstrated leadership skills and bring energy and enthusiasm to the job. Candidate must be committed to a Safety lifestyle.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Responsible for the daily operations of a 24/7 airport shuttle located at the Baltimore-Washington International Airport
Ensures compliance with agreed upon contract
Ensures customer satisfaction with service
Represents First Transit in a professional manner
Will promote First Transit's comprehensive Safety program
Provides direction and guidance to drivers, dispatchers and trainers
Leadership skills with the ability to create an environment that focuses on superior customer services
Implements quality standards and evaluates performance to the stated standards
EOE Drug screening is a condition of employment.
Please respond to: bob.kingsbury@firstgroup.com
Seeking
Experienced Consultant
Consultant must know or establish relationships with management personnel in transit. Consultant will procure contract for safety devices.
Position offers:
paid consulting fee and a substantial success fee for procuring contracts.
Project Info:
www.s1gard.com
Applicants must submit a resume to apply.
Submit to: publictransitsafety@gmail.com
Engineer
Dellner Couplers Inc. has a position open in Engineering. The successful candidate will support all engineering activities including, but not limited to, sales, design and manufacturing.
Qualifications include:
Minimum BS degree in Mechanical Engineering and 3 years experience, or equivalent.
Experience with mechanical and pneumatic systems with an understanding of electrical systems required. Must be experienced in 3D modeling, UGS Ideas or NX preferred.
Must be familiar with English and metric drawings and systems.
Must have strong communication, computer and documentation/ presentation skills.
Sales experience with both customers and suppliers a plus.
Please send your resume with salary history to Dellner Couplers, Inc, attention President, at jobs@dellnercouplers.com.
LTK ENGINEERING SERVICES, one of the nation's most respected consultants to the railroad and rail transit industries, currently has an opening for the position listed below. Candidates must possess excellent written and oral communication skills and work well in a team. A PE registration is desirable but not required. Where appropriate, relevant professional experience will be considered as a substitute for academic degree requirements.
SENIOR RAIL TRANSIT VEHICLE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Minimum qualifications include a BS degree in Electrical Engineering and 10 years of rail transit or railroad vehicle program experience.
Experience should include one or more of the following: design, manufacture, test, and commissioning of rail vehicles, with subsystem experience in propulsion, braking, auxiliary power, automatic train control (ATC), doors, HVAC, communications, car controls (trainlines and networks), and diagnostics.
The candidate must be skilled in the preparation of specifications and cost estimates.
Location:
Los Angeles, CA.
LTK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, offering attractive professional opportunities and competitive compensation and benefits packages.
Qualified individuals are encouraged to submit details to:
Human Resources Administrator
LTK Engineering Services
100 W. Butler Avenue
Ambler, PA 19002
Phone (215) 641-8891
Fax (215) 542-7676
E-mail: zhr@ltk.com
TRANSIT ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
Appleton, WI
The City of Appleton is accepting applications for the position of Assistant General Manager, Valley Transit Department.
This position is responsible for daily direction of operations and maintenance functions at Valley Transit. The successful candidate will also assist the General Manager in planning, administering and organizing.
Valley Transit serves transit needs of 200,000 residents in the Fox Cities Area. The position works under the direction of the General Manager and is responsible for 60 employees and a budget of $7.3 million.
Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Transportation Planning or related field plus 3 to 5 years public transportation supervisory and administration experience preferred. Regular attendance required.
The salary range for this position is $61,344 - $86,753 plus an excellent fringe benefit package.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please fill out an application at the address below or obtain an application on-line at www.appleton.org.
Resumes without an application will not be considered. Your application needs to be postmarked or faxed no later than Monday, August 25, 2008 to:
City of Appleton
Human Resources Department/6th floor
100 N. Appleton, Street
Appleton, WI 54911
Phone: 920-832-6458
Fax: 920-832-5845
Email: humanresources@appleton.org
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Senior Business Development Manager
DRI Corporation, an established provider of Intelligent Transportation System solutions in the transit industry, is expanding its sales team to meet the growing needs of its customer base. Prior experience working with transit agencies is preferred.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
Maintaining an active relationship with current and prospective customers within the assigned geographic region
Become knowledgeable in transforming assigned clients' business needs to opportunities for Digital Recorders
Become a valuable resource to Transit Agencies by providing technical information on Digital Recorders ITS solutions.
Communicate and coordinate effectively with top level decision makers as well as operation personnel and senior management
Maintain strong customer relationships both during and after the sales process to ensure satisfaction with products.
Maintain a high visibility within sales territory by attending appropriate trade shows
Assist in preparation of formal proposals in RFPs and RFQs
Provide input for business group's annual Strategic Business Plan
Keep Sales Director informed on key sales activities and provide forecasting for the NE territory
Travel up to 50%
We are looking for an individual that possesses the following key
competencies:
Self-assured, assertive and organized
The ability to listen to the concerns and needs of the customer
Passion for customer focused sales that result in business solutions that delight the customers
A proactive nature with a bias for action
Self starter with the ability to work independently in a fast paced environment
Excellent written, verbal, analytical, presentation and negotiation skills
Technical learning: quick study on using technology in support of sales process
The ability to create insightful, exciting solutions
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Sales/Marketing, Engineering, or a related field is required.
10 years of progressively responsible work experience in selling and marketing intelligent Transportation Systems or similar products are required.
Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects and responsibilities is required.
Prefer experience building and working with ITS hardware, software solutions (CAD.AVL, WLAN, Infrastructure, GPS, etc).
The qualified applicant should have at least 10 years of sales and marketing experience in the transportation industry and possess knowledge of federal government transit rules and funding sources. A strong technical background is preferred. The candidate must be willing to travel throughout the assigned territory in the United States.
All resumes should be sent to
Mike Abramson, Director of Human
Resources: mikea@digrec.com
We prefer a resume in a Word format attachment.
Check out our website at www.digrec.com.
WE VALUE DIVERSITY AND WE ARE PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER - RAIL OPERATIONS
The Regional Transportation District of Denver, Colorado is seeking an individual with energy and vision to lead the RTD in operating a dynamic rail system of Light Rail and Commuter Rail. RTD is currently four years into a twelve year comprehensive FasTracks plan to add 122 additional miles of high speed rail lines to the existing 32 mile system. This position will be deeply involved in the integration of the new rail lines and facilities as well as operation of existing Light Rail. RTD is seeking a strong communicator with solid education and executive level experience in management, with direct fiscal responsibility for large scale transit operations and experience with Light Rail and Commuter Rail, to take over the reigns of the Rail Operations Department.
Position will remain open until filled. For a copy of the job description and RTD application form, please visit our website at www.rtd-denver.com. Resumes and applications may be submitted directly to:
Regional Transportation District
Attn: Human Resources
1600 Blake Street
Denver, CO 80202
SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
Deputy Director of Bus Operations
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), located in northern California is the largest transit agency in the Bay Area and the seventh largest system in the United States. It currently carries more than 200 million riders annually with a multi-modal operation of over 1045 vehicles that include historic streetcars, modern light rail vehicles, diesel buses, alternative fuel vehicles, electric trolley coaches and the world famous cable cars. On behalf of our client, we are conducting a national search of transit operations professionals for a Deputy Director of Bus Operations.
The successful candidate for this position reports to the Chief Operations Officer, and will lead and control the management of the SFMTA Bus Operations Division, including maintenance, transportation, and vehicle appearance / servicing; direct the efforts of the subordinate staff to meet or exceed SFMTA’s goals for performance, efficiency, safety and quality; provide overall management of the bus and trolley fleet of nearly 900 vehicles; oversee approximately 2,170 employees, including operations support positions and transit operators, and manage an operating budget of more than $75 million per year.
QUALICATIONS:
Desirable qualifications include but are not limited to a bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration or a related field.
EXPERIENCE:
The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of transit facilities, systems, fleet maintenance and management, personnel allocation and labor relations; strong leadership skills, ability to create a team-based environment; develop clear lines of responsibility and accountability; problem solving, knowledge of federal state and local legislation and regulations; budget development; all aspects of safety & effective manage skills; strong written and statistical communication skills, and at least ten (10) years of experience in transit-related operations.
APPLY ON-LINE:
For a complete position description and to submit your resume for consideration, please visit our website at www.daphneleblanc.com.
Qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest, complete our summary application with salary history, professional references, and attach a resume by September 8, 2008.
Open until filled.
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