What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Operations position at South Central Transit Authority?
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
South Central Transit Authority (SCTA) is seeking a Director of Operations for its Reading facility, Berks Area Regional Transportation Authority (BARTA). This position will work closely with the Executive Director, and other appropriate department heads to manage the public transportation needs of a 50 bus fleet operation that service 19 public bus routes. This position supervises approx. 87 union vehicle operators, and 7 non-union support staff.
Responsibilities include managing, planning, and supervising the daily transportation activities of the BARTA system which operates seven days a week. The position is also responsible for overseeing the BARTA training program and assists the Chief Safety Officer in updating and monitoring the SCTA Safety Plan and program.
The position requires proven skills in management, administration, and transit operations, including: knowledge of the principles and practices governing the operation of a public transit system; demonstrated ability to manage, plan and supervise the work of others; demonstrated ability to establish and maintain good employee and public relations; and verbal and written communication skills.
SCTA is seeking a strong and dynamic leader with in-depth knowledge of bus transportation and experience with unions. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator who can establish relationships of trust between internal and external stakeholders, strong leadership skills; emotional intelligence; a solid ethical foundation, a strong contributor to a culture of team and respect and a vision for the future.
Qualified candidates will possess two years of completed undergraduate college course work and four years of work experience in a transportation service-related industry. May substitute an equivalent combination of training and experience working within the transit industry for the completed college course work.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/D/V/AA
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $95,000.00 - $104,800.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Experience:
- Transportation management: 4 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Reading, PA 19604 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Reading, PA 19604: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $95,000 - $104,800