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For August 7, 2008
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- Regional Transportation Coordinator
- Director of Operations
- Director, Capital Improvement Program
- Fleet Services Manager (Transit)
- Labor and Employee Relations Attorney
- Rail Traction Power Engineer and Communication Engineer
- Senior Contract Administrator
- Deputy Director
- Resident Manager
- Transit Assistant General Manager
- Legal Notice
- Assistant Director of Transit Support Services
- Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
- Vice President Planning and Development
- Chief Safety Officer/Deputy Director of Transportation Safety
Help wanted
Seeking
Regional Transportation Coordinator
as administrator for managing Local Streets and Roads coordination elements; complex financial analyses and monitoring transportation programs.
Requires BA from an accredited college or university, in an appropriate discipline such as: Transportation Planning, Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Financial Management, Public Policy, Public Administration, Urban Planning or a related discipline.
Salary $67,220 to $86,045 annually (DOQ).
Submit cover letter and resume via the web address of www.calopps.org under “member agencies” Local Government Services by Tuesday, August 12, 2008.
For questions, please do not hesitate to call 650/587-7316 or email Jbower@rgs.ca.gov
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
SunLine Transit Agency, leader in providing public transit using environmentally friendly alternative-fueled vehicles, is accepting applications for the position of Director of Operations. SunLine serves the Coachella Valley, one of the fastest growing regions in California. In meeting the transit demands of the Valley's growth, SunLine has replaced and is expanding its fleet with new technologically advanced alternative fueled vehicles. By December of this year, the fleet will have expanded from 48 to 66 vehicles, anticipating bus route expansion.
The position requires either ten years of experience in directing transit operation services of a small to mid-size department, or a BA/BS Degree in Public Administration, or related field, with 5 years experience.
For details and an application, please visit our website: www.Sunline.org SunLine Transit Agency, 32-505 Harry Oliver Trail, Thousand Palms, CA 92276, 760-343-3456 ext.127.
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
Fleet Services Manager (Transit)
City of Torrance, CA
Min $91,284 - Reference Point $109,752 -- Max $126,216 Annually (Appointments are typically made between the minimum and the reference point range)
The Transit Fleet Services Manger is responsible for management and oversight of Torrance Transit System's facilities and fleet maintenance, and fleet procurement. This position is a vital part of the management team working to accomplish our mission to provide safe, cost-effective and reliable service to our public.
This Manager position oversees a fleet of 53 vehicles, a budget of $2.8M, and a team of 20. Two direct reports are a supervisor and clerical. This position requires the availability to respond to emergencies 24/7.
Essential position duties are to ensure division day-to-day compliance with all applicable rules and regulations pertinent to the operations and personnel matters and to develop and implement fiscally sound short and long-term plans for varied projects, inclusive but not limited to vehicle acquisition, retrofitting, or refurbishment.
Candidate Profile
Five years of responsible journey level experience in the servicing and repairing of buses, automobiles, trucks, or similar automotive equipment; and three years of supervisory experience is required. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess strong personnel and financial management, administration of labor contracts, working knowledge of shop safety methods and laws and warehouse procedures, and an ability to accomplish goals with other divisions, departments, agencies, suppliers, vendors and the public. A BA or BS degree in a related field is preferred; however, experience which demonstrates substantial knowledge and abilities pertinent to specific job functions may be substituted for the education requirements. The individual should have possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class B California driver's license, with a passenger (P) endorsement.
Application deadline: 8/22/08. Visit www.torrnet.com or call (310)
618-2915 for details.
Labor and Employee Relations Attorney
First Transit, Inc., a national provider of public transportation, seeks a highly seasoned attorney to add to its growing labor and employee relations staff.
The successful candidate will immediately be engaged in the full range of the Company's labor, employment and HR issues, including:
- serving as chief negotiator in collective bargaining;
- interpreting collective bargaining agreements;
- providing operations management and human resources staff with day-to-day advice and guidance regarding labor and employment laws, regulations, policies, procedures and employee discipline;
- representing the Company before the NLRB, and other state and federal agencies;
- representing the Company at grievance arbitrations; and other duties as assigned.
The successful candidate will have at least eight years experience in labor and employment law. At least 50 percent nationwide travel will be required. Position will be based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Relocation assistance provided. Candidate will have passed a state Bar.
First Transit, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Please submit resume and salary history in confidence to:
Bob Kingsbury, National Recruiting Manager First Transit, Inc.
bob.kingsbury@firstgroup.com
LTK
LTK ENGINEERING SERVICES, one of the nation's most respected consultants to the railroad and rail transit industries has unique available and immediate opportunities for the positions listed below.
Ideal candidates will be a self-starter, capable of carrying out responsibilities with a minimum of supervision. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential. A PE or EIT is desirable but not required. Experience with the U.S. transit/transportation industry is an advantage.
RAIL TRACTION POWER ENGINEER
Minimum requirements:
BS degree in engineering or a related field and 5-10 years of related experience. Work experience and knowledge of AC and DC traction power system design may be substituted for degree requirements. Background experience should include design of 600/750 volt DC rail transit traction power substations, including switchgear, transformers, rectifiers, and overhead catenary/third rail distribution systems. Location: Los Angeles, CA; Denver, CO; Portland, OR or Seattle, WA.
COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER
Minimum requirements:
BSEE degree with 5-10 years of experience in the application of current communications technologies.
Responsibilities include:
- developing systems level designs for a central control system, communications applications involving fiber optics, SONET, telephony, CCTV, audio systems, data communications networks, and integrated communications control systems;
- development of conceptual designs and contract documents sufficient to allow a qualified contractor to design and build state-of-the-art communications networks for various clients, primarily public transit agencies.
- The work includes established design criteria, writing specifications, preparation of cost estimates and reviewing contractors' submittals.
Location:
Seattle, WA
LTK is an Equal Opportunity 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
METRO SENIOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR
PHOENIX, ARIZONA
$54,380.00 - $81,569.00 annually
METRO Light Rail, Inc. is accepting applications for the position of Sr. Contract Administrator.
Responsibilities include the acquisition of goods and services by means of contracts and purchase orders, performs advanced level work in writing, negotiating, awarding, monitoring and administering local, state and federal contract compliance requirements. Administers procurements in all areas including Construction, architectural and engineering services, supplies and equipment and consulting services
Bachelor's Degree in business administration, public administration, or related field and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment to include preparation, negotiation and awarding of contracts, preferably in a public agency setting or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties.
First review of applications August 8, 2008.
AA/EOE/D
BROWARD COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Annual Salary Range $95,560 to $158,362
The Broward County Department of Transportation located in Pompano Beach, FL., twelve miles from downtown Ft. Lauderdale is seeking to fill a new position of Deputy Director that will assist the Director in planning, prioritizing, and managing the operations of Broward County Transit serving 1.8 million residents and visitors in this second most populous County in Florida. The Transportation system includes public transit services, equipment maintenance and countywide fleet maintenance. This position assists in insuring delivery of high quality transit services, monitors expenditures for compliance with budgets, program and grant objectives, makes budget modification recommendations, facilitates communications, cooperation, and collaboration with State, Federal, and various communities within and outside our service area as will as with County Administration and the Board of County Commissioners.
Requirements for this position include a Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Business, or other field (Masters preferred) and eight (8) years of high level transportation management experience.
Additional experience will be considered in lieu of additional education requirements. Experience with rail starts will be considered a plus. 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.0 August 15, 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
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Broward County is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce.
MV TRANSPORTATION
MV Transportation is the fastest growing and most dynamic transportation management firm in the nation. Under the continuous ownership of the original founders, Feysan and Alex Lodde, MV is now the largest woman and minority owned passenger transportation management firm in the United States. Are you looking for one of the best career choices available? MV should be on the top of your list.
Our company is a leader in the industry and a great place to work.
Our success is attributed to our employees and our exceptional management team. We welcome your interest in our firm as we continue to build our reputation as a desirable employer.
MV transportation is looking for quality people to join our company as Resident Managers to lead public transit management contracts.
Resident Manager
The Resident Manager and staff will handle the day to day operational matters of a public agency providing transit and paratransit services, including transportation operations, and customer service.
Administrative responsibilities may also include grants administration, federal, state, and County reporting.
The Resident Manager must have proven ability to communicate effectively and to build consensus with agency and community leaders.
Must be experienced and well versed in all aspects of the Federal Transit Act and Regulations issued under the Act.
Qualifications of the Resident Manager:
- At least two (2) years of successful experience as a full time resident manager in a public transit system.
- At least five (5) years successful experience in the public transit industry.
- Administrative and operational experience in fixed route and demand response transit services, maintenance, finance, and compliance with federal and state transportation requirements.
- Must have demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate staff toward the delivery of cost efficient quality transit and paratransit services.
- Must have the superior time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent, relevant experience in the public transit industry.
Please email your resume to careers@mvtransit.com. To view all of our job opportunities and learn more about our company please visit us online at www.mvtransit.com You may also mail your resume to:
MV Transportation
2024 College Street
Elk Horn, IA 51531
1-877-LUV-R-BUS
Pre-employment drug screening and background check is required.
MV Transportation is an equal opportunity employer
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
LEGAL NOTICE
CC NO. 163524
Chatham County, Georgia is seeking letters of interest and qualifications from firms to provide
Transportation Management Services
for Chatham Area Transit (CAT) for Chatham County Board of Commissioners, Chatham County, Georgia, Request for Interest and Qualification RFI/Q 08-7-5.
The Chatham County, Chatham Area Transit (CAT) Board of Directors request letters of interest and qualifications from firms interested in providing public sector transit management and/or operations services. These services will be used to assist CAT with improving mobility processes and services.
Specifically, CAT is looking to retain a firm to fill one of two possible roles:
a. Creating a public-private partnership to operate CAT
b. Managing and Operating CAT services
Examples of desired areas of expertise should include:
- establishing Public-Private Partnership in Public transit, assessment of transit operation profiles
- management and operations of transit bus services, experience in multi-modal mobility services, operations audit services
- marketing and public outreach functions, transit planning services and investment capabilities
- restructuring and optimization of existing multi-modal bus transit networks
- implementation of new “smart” transit technologies including GPS systems, bus location systems, realtime passenger information systems via Internet or mobile phones.
Experience working with municipalities or other government entities is highly desirable.
Letters of Interest and Qualifications are due by 2:00 P.M., August 21, 2008 and must be mailed or hand delivered to the Chatham County Purchasing Office, 1117 Eisenhower Drive, Suite C, Savannah, Georgia 31406.
A copy of this Request for Interest and Qualifications is available in
Chatham County Purchasing Office,
1117 Eisenhower Drive,
Suite C,
Savannah, Georgia
For additional information concerning specifications, please contact
Ms. Kathleen Watson-Scott,
CPPB, Procurement Specialist, at (912) 790-1619.
Specifications are also available on and can be downloaded from the County’s website at www.chathamcounty.org All firms requesting to do business with Chatham County must also register on-line at www.chathamcountyvims.com
Chatham County reserves the right to reject any/and all bids and to waive all formalities.
“Chatham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/H, all bidders are to be Equal Opportunity Employers.”
William R. Parson, CPPO, Purchasing Agent Chatham County, Georgia
Assistant Director of Transit Support Services
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), the largest transit system in the state of North Carolina, has a new and challenging opportunity for a highly motivated, versatile professional to lead and direct activities of the Transit Support Division which includes Human Resources, Information Technology, Safety and Security, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise/ Civil Rights Programs, Quality Assurance, and Facilities and Amenities.
Reporting to the Transit CEO, and serving on the Leadership Team, the idea candidate must be able to represent the CEO in meetings with the community, City and CATS staff, elected officials, and other transit stakeholders.
To apply and for more information, visit: www.charmeck.org. Click on City of Charlotte/Jobs.
DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT
Recruitment Invitation for the Position of
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is seeking the expertise of a senior financial executive to serve as the Agency’s Chief Financial Officer. This position reports to the President/Executive Director and leads, directs and manages all financial activities for this major transit organization with an operating budget of $356.3 million and a capital budget of $757 million.
The Ideal Candidate for this position will have exceptional financial management experience gained in a CFO/Director of Finance capacity with a large sophisticated public transit organization, other governmental agency or closely related enterprise. A minimum of eight (8) years of senior-level financial management experience is required and an advanced degree in public administration, business administration or closely related field and a CPA are preferred.
Visit our website at www.daphneleblanc.com for a complete position description and instructions for applying on-line. Interested individuals should complete the on-line application including salary history and at least three references, and submit a letter of interest and formal resume to Le Blanc & Associates, attention Bill Hawkins, as soon as possible, but no later than August 29, 2008. We will begin the interviewing process as soon as we have assembled a pool of highly qualified individuals.
For questions please contact Bill Hawkins at 310-242-5672.
DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT
VICE PRESIDENT, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is seeking the expertise of an accomplished transportation professional to lead in the position of Vice President, Planning and Development. The department has a staff of approximately 60 and a fiscal year 2008 operating budget of $11,256,841 million.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE must be a proven leader with a strong record of ethics, integrity and achievement. In addition to other core competencies, the successful candidate must have the demonstrated ability to:
• Develop and implement innovate ways of enhancing the delivery of transportation services.
• Explore and evaluate opportunities for expansion that includes providing contract services to other jurisdictions.
• Provide planning leadership around transportation options such as managed lanes, private roads and other congestion management systems and programs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in planning, geography, engineering or related field. Twelve (12) years of progressively responsible experience in transportation, planning or related field to include nine (9) years directing a professional staff.
APPLY ON-LINE:
For a complete position description and to submit your resume for consideration, please visit our website at www.daphneleblanc.com.
Interested individuals should complete the on-line application including salary history; provide at least three references, and submit a letter of interest and formal resume to Le Blanc & Associates, attention Daphne Le Blanc, as soon as possible, but no later than September 5, 2008. We will begin the interviewing process as soon as we have assembled a pool of highly qualified individuals.
SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
CHIEF SAFETY OFFICER/ DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION SAFETY
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 professionals with system safety experience for the position of Chief Safety Officer / Deputy Director of Transportation Safety.
The successful candidate for this position reports to the Director of Safety, Security & Enforcement, and will be responsible for the overall direction and administration of all programs in occupation safety and health (OSHA) and the transportation system safety of the SFMTA.
Will also
- assume complete responsibility for the development and implementation of the Agency’s strategic plan, long-range goals, policies and objectives for safety
- manages organizational changes
- ensures the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations
- prepares and presents reports to executive management and the SFMTA Board of Directors.
This position will oversee approximate 24 employees and manage an operating budget of $3.5 million dollars.
QUALICATIONS:
Desirable qualifications include but are not limited to a master’s degree in industrial safety, environmental safety, safety management or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE:
The ideal candidate must possess extensive knowledge of operational safety, safety engineering, quality assurance, workers’ compensation, loss control and management principles along with a through knowledge with rapid rail and bus systems and extensive knowledge in the principles of transportation, transit procedures and equipment, including, vehicles, facilities, power, signal, communication, and control systems and have at least six (6) years of executive experience in industrial safety or other safety-related professions.
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 August 15, 2008. Open until filled.
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