Transit Manager

Salary : $84,020.35 - $100,378.10 Annually

Location : Eau Claire, WI

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2024-00091

Department : CS-TRANSIT

Opening Date : 01 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 12 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Job Description

Do you have excellent communication skills, management experience, and an interest in Transit? The City of Eau Claire is seeking qualified candidates for the professional position of Transit Manager in the Community Services Department. The Transit Manager is directly responsible for the coordination and administration of the planning, development, and operation of the Public Transportation System.

Requirements :

• Possess or obtain (within 30 days of hire) a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications :

Additional Reasons to Apply :

Application Deadline : Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 11 : 59PM.

Interviews expected to take place Friday, January 17, 2025. Candidates will be notified via email if selected to interview.

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION SCOPE

The Eau Claire Transit (ECT) system is a division of the Community Services Department. The City operates a fixed route, fixed schedule public transit system with a sixteen-bus peak. A demand response para-transit service providing transportation to qualified individuals is currently operated by a private vendor under a service contract in partnership with Eau Claire County. Public transportation service is also provided to the City of Altoona and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, under separate service contracts. The Transit Manager is directly responsible for the coordination and administration of the planning, development and operation of the Public Transit System.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Manages the operation of the Eau Claire Transit system including supervision of the Transit Supervisors, Bus Operators, Bus Mechanics, Combination Service Workers, PT Shop Personnel, and Clerical staff.

Hires, promotes, and dismisses employees in accordance with established work rules.

Maintains an effective working relationship with subordinate employees and the general public.

Oversees the citizen response system

Maintains a working relationship with other transit systems and with county, regional, state, and federal transportation agencies.

Develops and maintains positive collaborations with community organizations that are mutually beneficial to customers, the Transit System, and community agencies.

Applies for and administers transit operating, capital, planning, and demonstration grants from state and federal agencies.

Ensures compliance with federal, state and local regulations, certifications, and assurances. Submits required federal, state, and local financial, statistical, and operating reports.

Monitors and evaluates Transit System performance.

Provides staff services to the Eau Claire Transit Commission. Attends all meetings. Makes presentations prepares agendas, minutes, and reports, with assistance from Transit staff.

Serves as staff liaison to the Eau Claire City Council. Attends meetings dealing with transit related items, makes presentations, and prepares agenda items and reports.

Manages the operations of the Transit system to assure compliance with of Title VI and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Develops and recommends to the Transit Commission changes in service levels, policies, and fares.

Develops and implements a marketing program, including participation in community events that take place outside of the normal workday.

Assists in labor negotiations and participates in grievance procedures with unionized transit employees.

Develops and administers the ECT operating and capital budgets.

Works cooperatively with the Streets & Fleet Division to ensure federal and state compliance with the vehicle, equipment, and fleet maintenance program.

Administers the countywide paratransit program and oversees all third-party contracts to ensure third-party compliance with federal and state transit certifications and assurances.

Ensures that the work environment of the Community Services Department is inclusive and supportive to people of different backgrounds, and that department operations accommodate the needs of residents of different backgrounds. May be asked to represent Community Services on Citywide Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives.

Covers work of the Transit Supervisors when they are on vacation, on sick leave or attending training. The fill-in includes being on-call to respond to accidents and incidents, both on buses and at the Transfer Center. Occasionally opens the office, checks on the Bus Operators, and counts receipts.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs related duties as required.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / CERTIFICATIONS

A bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field is preferred.

Five years of relevant supervisory / management experience with a Public Transit System is preferred.

Must possess or obtain (within 30 days of hire) and maintain a valid Wisconsin Driver's License.

A valid Class B Commercial Driver's License with P Endorsement is preferred.

SKILLS / ABILITIES

Maintains prompt, predictable, and regular physical attendance.

Must be able to take direction and work well with others.

Must be able to concentrate and perform accurately.

Must be able to react to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.

Must be able to back up fellow co-workers.

SUPERVISION / DIRECTION RECEIVED

Community Services Director.

SUPERVISION / DIRECTION EXERCISED

Transit Supervisors, Bus Operators, Bus Mechanics, Combination Service Workers, PT Shop Personnel, and Administrative Associate II.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is mostly sedentary (sitting) with occasional walking, standing and lifting less than 10 lbs. In a general office setting with a minimal presence of hazards. A complete description of physical requirements is available upon request.

The City of Eau Claire is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CITY OF EAU CLAIRE FRINGE BENEFITS

DIVISION HEAD EMPLOYEES

Effective January 1, 2025)

Benefits listed are for full-time employees. Part-time employee benefits are prorated based on the budgeted hours of the position except for vacation which is prorated based on the number of hours actually worked.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY UPON EMPLOYMENT

Paid Holidays

New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

Floating Holidays

Three floating holidays to be taken at the employee's discretion with supervisory approval. Employees hired January 1 - June 30 are entitled to three floating holidays during the first year of hire. Employees hired July 1 - December 31 are entitled to one and one-half floating holidays during the first year. Employees terminating prior to July 1 are entitled to one and one-half floating holidays. Floating holidays not used within the calendar year will be forfeited.

Executive Leave

Three executive leave days to be taken at the employee's discretion with supervisory approval. Employees hired January 1 - June 30 are entitled to three executive leave days during the first year of hire. Employees hired July 1 - December 31 are entitled to one and one-half executive leave days during the first year of hire. Employees terminating prior to July 1 are entitled to one and one-half executive leave days. Executive leave days not used within the calendar year will be forfeited.

Sick Leave

One day per month accruable to 120 days.

Wisconsin Retirement System

As required by state law, the City and the employee are each required to contribute into the Wisconsin Retirement System. The total contribution is 13.9% of earnings, with the City and the employee each contributing 6.95%.

Deferred Compensation Plans

Available participation in a 457 retirement savings plan offered by the City. Contributions cannot exceed the annual maximum limit allowed by the IRS.

Roth Plans

Available participation in the Roth 457 and Roth IRA retirement accounts offered by the City. Contributions cannot exceed the annual maximum limit allowed by the IRS.

Supplemental Worker's Compensation Pay

Upon the determination of eligibility, the City shall pay a regular full-time employee who is injured on the job the difference between their regular salary and their worker's compensation payments, as long as the employee is on injury leave, but not to exceed 90 days for the same injury. If an employee receives the full 90 days of injury leave and is still unable to return to work, the City Council may at its' discretion grant an extension of injury leave.

Employee Assistance Program

Available to all employees and their families.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE THE FIRST OF THE MONTH FOLLOWING 30 DAYS OF SUCCESSFUL CITY SERVICE

Life Insurance

Available participation in the Basic, Supplemental, Additional, and Spouse and Dependent life insurance program. The employee is responsible for the monthly premium amount. The amount of insurance is dependent upon the annual salary of the employee.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE THE FIRST OF THE MONTH FOLLOWING 60 DAYS OF SUCCESSFUL CITY SERVICE

Active Employee Health Insurance

The City pays 85% of the cost of the health insurance premium for an active regular full-time employee.

Dental Insurance

Employee pays 100% of the monthly premium.

Vision Insurance

Employee pays 100% of the monthly premium.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE THE FIRST OF THE MONTH FOLLOWING SIX MONTHS OF SUCCESSFUL CITY SERVICE

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Employee is responsible for the monthly premium amount. Employees working 30 hours per week or more are eligible.

Flexible Spending

Optional participation in a health care and / or dependent care Section 125 pre-tax reimbursement account, subject to IRS regulations.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Educational Assistance & Incentive Pay

City may pay a portion of tuition per the Educational Assistance Program.

If hired prior to and receiving incentive pay on December 31, 2023, employees may be eligible for incentive pay at their rate on said date and according to details of the plan for eligible regular full-time employees.

VACATION SCHEDULE

The standard vacation accrual schedule for an employee working a 40-hour work week schedule is as follows :

Non-represented regular full-time and regular part-time employees hired on or after January 1, 2023 shall receive 40 hours vacation on their first day of employment, with the number of hours subject to proration based on hours worked and position vacation accrual schedule. If employment is terminated prior to one year of service, the employee will reimburse the City for any used hours on their final pay check.

Do you have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field?

If you have an equivalent combination of education and experience, please briefly explain.

Do you possess a minimum of five years of supervisory / management experience in public transportation or a related field?

If yes, please briefly explain your experience.

Do you have a valid CDL?

What is your experience with budgeting and accessing State & Federal funding?

Do you have experience negotiating union contracts?

If yes, please briefly explain your experience.

Do you have experience managing a fleet and coordinating repairs?

If yes, please briefly explain your experience.

Do you have experience promoting inclusion and cultural competency?

If yes, please briefly explain your experience.

Please list all relevant certifications or licenses you currently hold.

Required Question

Salary : $84,020 - $100,378