Transportation Director

Transportation Director

Work as Transportation Assistant Director alongside the Transportation Director until her retirement during the first quarter of 2026, at which time you would assume the role of Transportation Director. The Transportation Director reports directly to the Executive Director.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Qualifications include:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five years of supervisory experience in a transit operations environment, working with staffing, workforce planning, workforce utilization, run cutting, vehicle assignments, schedule making, scheduling material, cost analysis, performance measures for operations, and working with unions. Experience with regulatory compliance in the context of FTA, or similar safety and operational standards.

Knowledge of:

· Transit routes, Transit operations, Extra board operations, service structures, and work rules.

· Transit scheduling including scheduling software and data processing related to schedule activities, statistical and database software.

· Timetable development such as dwell times, running times, layover and recovery times, and coordination with other services.

· Analytical and statistical data collection and evaluation methods.

· Operational considerations such as Operator assignments, fleet management, traffic and environmental factors.

· Technology and tools such as scheduling software, GPS and real-time data and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Skills:

· Operations Management.

· Align scheduling, vehicle and operator assignments with strategic goals. Manage extra board operations and maintain workforce efficiency.

· Effective use of scheduling tools, transit software and GIS in daily operations.

· Ensure adherence to service standards and work rules.

· Collect and analyze statistical data to evaluate transit performance, dwell times, and other scheduling components.

· Leverage statistical and database software to process and evaluate data.

· Coordination and Problem-Solving.

· Ensure that operations adhere to legal, regulatory, and collective bargaining requirements.

· Monitor expenses, controlling costs, and implementing cost-saving measures.

Abilities:

· Understand and analyze transit routes, service structures, and operational data.

· Collect, process, and evaluate data using statistical and database software. Use analytical methods to improve efficiency and ensure operational effectiveness.

· Oversee scheduling, vehicle allocation, and operator assignments in alignment with service needs and strategic objectives.

· Manage extra board operations and workforce assignments efficiently.

· Recognize operational challenges early and implement corrective measures. Utilize technology to monitor services and make data-driven adjustments.

· Adjust schedules and resource allocation to optimize service performance.

· Track operational expenses and implement cost-saving measures without compromising service quality.

· Translate data insights into actionable strategies. Innovate solutions to improve scheduling, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.

Government pension system instead of Social Security and many other great benefits. WRTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $83,000.00 - $125,925.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Youngstown, OH 44502 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $83,000 - $125,925