Deputy Director - Mass Transit Department

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Under the general direction of the Mass Transit Director, the Deputy Director plans, manages, organizes, and directs the activities of internal divisions of Escambia County (ECAT) through direction and supervision of Mass Transit professional staff in their area of responsibility and specialization as well as the development and enforcement of policies and procedures. The Deputy Director performs the duties of the Mass Transit Director during his/her absence.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Collaborates with departmental senior management team to analyze pertinent issues and develop recommendations for core business and strategic plans for the Department, consistent with the Board of County Commissioners' broader goals and objectives

Assists in developing goals and objectives through planning and research and preparing and presenting reports and studies to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local laws regulations, codes and/or standards as well as best practice standards for Mass Transit

Oversees the performance management process for the internal divisions by meeting with division managers regarding goals and objectives, financial and operational issues, as well as personnel management and providing guidance for department program managers including direct feedback on their performance

Communicates with County departments, other governmental agencies, the public, and the business and academic communities

Manages budgets in close consultation with the Finance Manager, and division program managers by planning for and coordinating department budget preparation, as well as monitoring and managing expenditures throughout the year

Works closely with stakeholders to plan for and monitor service for fixed routes, ADA and TD services, and special events, including requested changes to service by meeting with counterparts in stakeholder agencies and/or community organizations regarding system planning and impact on operations

Regularly reports to the Director regarding status of system operations, including feedback from stakeholders and the public and from other community organizations

Works with the division program managers to develop and implement service new performance measurements and makes operational shifts when the department is not meeting current KPI's

Manages oversight of the paratransit system and contractor tracking status of services delivered, work with paratransit services contractor to develop and implement service performance measurement, and working with area social service and health care providers, users, and other stakeholders to monitor and develop paratransit services

Analyzes issues and prepares reports for the Director and/or stakeholders on topics related to the Mass Transit Department or public transportation

Makes presentations to the Board of County Commissioners, and other governing bodies or public groups, as needed

Manages special projects as directed by the Director

Performs other related work as needed

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Training and Experience:

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in Business, Public Administration, Transportation Planning, or a related field, and five years of experience in mass transit or public transportation which five years must be in a staff supervisory/management, and budgetary role; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements

Licenses and Certifications:

Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence

Commercial "Class A" or "Class B" driver's license with passenger and air brakes endorsement, must be obtained within one year in the position

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs):

managerial principles

budgeting principles and fiscal management practices related to municipal funds and/or grant related accounts

strategic planning principles

advanced principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility

applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes governing public transit

public administration principles

project management principles

using computers and related software applications

collecting, analyzing, and evaluating a variety of business data

managing complex projects

conducting negotiations

developing and organizing information for individual or group presentations

communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

monitor and evaluate subordinates

delegate and prioritize work

plan and organize multiple projects simultaneously

utilize independent judgment

solve complex problems

develop and set goals

perform mathematical calculations

conduct objective research

prepare and administer budget

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

County-wide Employee Responsibilities:

All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Escambia County BCC employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Emergency Management Responsibilities:

During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Benefits/Compensation Package:

• Medical / Dental / Vision plans
• Prescription coverage
• Employee health clinic
• Employee fitness centers
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan or an investment plan
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual/Sick Leave or Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Group Life Insurance