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Position Title : Transit Manager
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The Transit Manager will manage all activities of the Transit Division. This role includes supporting administrative functions, developing operation and service plans, developing policies, procedures, goals, objectives, and budgets. The manager will also handle regional transit service contracts, federal grant activity for transit projects, and the Peoria Transit Tax. This position involves significant interaction with local, regional, and national organizations to represent the City of Peoria.
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The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Strong leadership skills to oversee full-time, part-time, temporary, and seasonal non-benefited employees.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to interact with local, regional, and national organizations, and to manage intergovernmental agreements and contracts.
• Ability to develop, administer, and monitor budgets, including forecasting revenues and expenditures.
• Proficiency in managing compliance with regulatory guidelines, developing policies and procedures, and ensuring the effective operation of the transit division.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities to enhance transit services and address community needs.
• A strong community focus, aiming to anticipate and meet the needs of the community through effective transit solutions.

Why Peoria?
Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.
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About Peoria
The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.
If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!
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Application Process:
Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.
DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT EMPLOYMENT@PEORIAAZ.GOV OR 623-773-7100.
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Other Requirements
Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in any field or equivalent education and experience to meet the minimum requirements.
• Experience: Minimum of five years progressively responsible related experience. Requires broad knowledge of complex systems and procedures.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid AZ Driver's License upon hire.

Preferred / Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in a municipal or government setting.
• Five years minimum of previous supervisory experience is preferred.