Transportation Administrator

Cityoftucsonjobs

Tucson, Arizona, USA
Hourly range: $38.91 - 58.36 usd; benefits: genero...
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Transit management contract oversight
Transit services planning
Public engagement and stakeholder coordination
The City of Tucson is seeking a Transportation Administrator to oversee the Transit Services Division, managing operations, personnel, and budgets for various transit services including Sun Tran and Sun Van. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in public transportation administration, along with strong management and contract oversight abilities

Job Summary

  • The Transit Services Administrator position supervises and manages the activities and personnel of the Transit Services Division, overseeing various transit services and their contracts.
  • Key responsibilities include managing transit budgets, coordinating with local, regional, and federal agencies for grants, and engaging with the public and elected officials.
  • The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pension plan, and 38 paid days off in the first year.

Matching Summary

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The City of Tucson is seeking a Transportation Administrator to oversee the Transit Services Division, managing operations, personnel, and budgets for various transit services including Sun Tran and Sun Van. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in public transportation administration, along with strong management and contract oversight abilities.

Salary

Hourly Range: $38.91 - 58.36 USD; Benefits: Generous benefits package including pension plan, paid time off, and parental leave; Bonus/Equity: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Transit management contract oversight
  • Transit services planning
  • Public engagement and stakeholder coordination
  • Grant application and administration
  • Transit Safety and Security Action Plan implementation

Nice-to-have

  • Collaboration with elected officials
  • Intergovernmental agreement development
  • Partnership agreement management

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Five (5) years of relevant experience
  • Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D Driver’s License
  • Master's degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Business Administration, or related field (preferred)
  • 5 to 7+ years of public transit administration experience (preferred)
  • 3 years in a direct supervisory or management role (preferred)
  • Experience overseeing large-scale transit operations contracts (preferred)

Work Rights

Must be a US Citizen or lawfully authorized non-US Citizen

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