Transportation Administrator

City of Tucson

Tucson, Arizona, USA
Hourly range: $38.91 - 58.36 usd; not specified; b...
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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 supervise and manage the Transit Services Division, which includes overseeing various transit operations and ensuring compliance with funding regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in public transportation management and possess strong leadership skills. **

Job Summary

  • The Transit Services Administrator position supervises and manages the activities and personnel of the Transit Services Division, overseeing various transit services like Sun Tran, Sun Van, Sun Link, Sun Express, and Sun On-Demand.
  • Key responsibilities include managing transit contracts, budgets, grant applications, service planning, public engagement, and implementing the Tucson Transit Safety and Security Action Plan.
  • The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a pension plan, and 38 paid days off in the first year of employment.

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** The City of Tucson is seeking a Transportation Administrator to supervise and manage the Transit Services Division, which includes overseeing various transit operations and ensuring compliance with funding regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in public transportation management and possess strong leadership skills. **

Salary

Hourly Range: $38.91 - 58.36 USD; Not specified; Benefits: Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, pension plan, 38 paid days off in first year, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment.

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 local, regional, and federal agencies
  • Development of partnership agreements
  • Familiarity with Transit-Oriented Development planning

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 a closely related field (Preferred)
  • 5 to 7+ years of public transportation administration experience (Preferred)
  • At least 3 years in a direct supervisory or management role (Preferred)
  • Proven experience overseeing large-scale transit operations contracts (Preferred)

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. Citizen or lawfully authorized non-U.S. Citizen

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