Base: $115,684-$186,251; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Not specified (assuming hybrid based on typical government roles)
Strategic leadership for transit
Transit policy and planning
Capital investment initiatives
DeKalb County is seeking a Transit Director to lead the development and execution of its transit strategy, ensuring alignment with county priorities and community mobility needs. The role involves strategic oversight of transit policy, financial strategies, and partnerships, as well as promoting sustainable mobility initiatives
Job Summary
The purpose of this classification is to provide strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for developing and executing DeKalb County’s transit strategy in alignment with County priorities and community mobility needs.
Directs financial strategy and capital investment planning and policies that shape decisions for bus rapid transit corridors, transit hubs and stations, new rail lines or extensions, micro transit, and other forms of public transportation.
Drives digital transformation and advanced mobility technologies; leads the integration of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics, to enhance transit planning, operations, and decision-making.
Matching Summary
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DeKalb County is seeking a Transit Director to lead the development and execution of its transit strategy, ensuring alignment with county priorities and community mobility needs. The role involves strategic oversight of transit policy, financial strategies, and partnerships, as well as promoting sustainable mobility initiatives.
Salary
Base: $115,684-$186,251; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
strategic leadership for transit
transit policy and planning
capital investment initiatives
federal, state, and local compliance
transit strategy and policy development
long-range vision for mobility
financial strategy and capital investment planning
secure federal, state, and regional funding
Nice-to-have
drive innovation and sustainable mobility
digital transformation and advanced mobility technologies
foster collaborative partnerships
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Transportation Management, or related field
Master’s preferred
10 years of progressively responsible experience in transit or transportation management