Transportation Manager

Job Title: Transportation Manager

Closing Date: 03/24/2025

DEADLINE: Attach any required documents, i.e., Transcripts, Certificates, diploma and Motor Vehicle Record, to your online application by midnight on the closing date. Late Applications or documents will not be considered.

Job Number: 25-342

Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Department: Department of Transportation

City: Sacaton, AZ

Location: 291 W. Casa Blanca Road

Area of Interest: Transportation

Salary/ Hourly Rate Range: $68,700.00 -$113,500.00 Salary

Tribal Driving Permit Required: Yes

The Transportation Manager is responsible for all tribal transit operations and management; along with overseeing transportation planning completed within the Department of Transportation. The incumbent will be responsible for the day to day operation of the Communities public transit service; including the budgeting, hiring, scheduling and managing the transit staff and transit operations. The work is characterized by independently performing transit management functions, with full responsibility of the transit system operations. Will also oversee all transportation planning performed in-house or managed in-housed and completed by consultants.

· Manages and directs all aspects of the Community Transit Program, including personnel, cost control, budget, policies and operations.

· Oversees planning services and effective planning practices for the Department; assures plans are in conformance with Department and Community goals as well as in compliance with Tribal, State and Federal regulations.

· Oversees the Tribal Transportation Program (TTP) including reporting requirements, processing funding documents, and completing annual reporting requirements.

· Develops, solicit and writes grants; manage grants and completes all reporting requirements.

· Oversees the completion/update of the Long Range Transportation Plan and other transportation related plans required by the Community.

Prepares and presents agenda items to Council Committee and Community Council.

· Perform other related duties as assigned.

· Ability to manage projects/tasks/assignments of high degree of complexity.

· Knowledge of basic statistical methods and computer applications.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills.

· Ability to present ideas and plans in a public presentation forum.

· Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

· Ability to work independently.

· Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

· Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports.

· Ability to compile statistical information and prepare technical reports.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community Officials and the general public.

· Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a Drug-free workplace.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Public or Business Administration or a closely related field and a minimum of five (5) years of progressively more responsible experience in transit management, transit operations, or transportation planning; and which includes two (2) years supervisory experience which involved management of transit operations and management experience.

· Required to obtain a Tribal Operator’s permit. Valid state driver’s license with proof of driving record for the past 39 months will be required to qualify for a tribal driving permit. Proof of driving record must be submitted with application and must not be more than 60 days old from the date of submission of the application

BENEFITS:

The Gila River Indian Community offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes; vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability benefits.

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472 and 473). The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin, Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you are claiming Preference in one or more of the following categories please attach a copy of the required documentation to the completed Employment Application.

Preference for Community Members (with proof of enrollment)
Preference for Native Americans (must meet membership requirement of a federally recognized Tribe.)
Preference point for Spouse of Community Member (with proof of spouse enrollment)
Preference point for Veteran (must meet statutory requirements)

HUMAN RESOURCES WILL NOT MAKE COPIES OF APPLICATIONS OR DOCUMENTS BEING SUBMITTED.

Visit our GRIC website and apply online: www.gilariver.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,700.00 - $113,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Sacaton, AZ 85147 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sacaton, AZ 85147: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $68,700 - $113,500