Director City Transit Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lascruces/jobs/newprint/4826662) Apply  Director City Transit Salary $82,278.14 - $119,257.01 Annually Location Las Cruces, NM Job Type Full-time Regular Job Number C016 02-25 LD Department Transit Opening Date 02/10/2025 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Benefits + Questions Nature of Work Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs, and manages the operations and activities for the City's Transit Operations. Environmental Factors Work is performed in an office environment, and occasionally in a transit vehicle and transit operations traffic environment. Physical Factors Light physical demands; mostly desk work. Frequent to constant use of a personal computer. Work Situation Factors Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies. FIRST CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS. Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process. Full-time, regular, exempt. The first review of applications will take place on February 24, 2025. This position is a grade AD27. Duties and Responsibilities + Directs, oversees, and manages Transit Operations and department to achieve the City's strategic plans and goals; exercises independent judgment within general policy guidelines to meet City goals, objectives and directives to provide safe and effective transit services for Las Cruces citizens, elderly, and disabled adults. + Evaluates and analyzes transit issues and recommends and implements solutions; recommends changes to improve the public transit functions and processes and ensures the overall integrity of customer relations and employee conduct, and resolves customer service issues. + Provides leadership, direction, and guidance in Transit Operations issues and functions; coordinates the programs with state, Federal and regional agencies and local community groups; reviews and approves program plans, reports and procedures; sets priorities and ensures deadlines and performance standards are met. + Ensures a safe and reliable alternative transportation choice to the resident of Las Cruces; keeps the transit system current and relevant in the face of rapid technological advances in the industry and meets expectations of community leaders, citizens, and bus riders. + Manages staff through appropriate delegation and work supervision; meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload, customer, and technical issues; provides leadership and management to employees on technical and behavioral issues, management techniques, program standards, statutory requirements and other responsibilities; manages training programs for transit staff. + Meets regularly with staff to review work in progress, discuss and resolve administrative, workload, and technical issues, and to prioritize and assign tasks and projects; evaluates and analyzes functions, resources, processes, and procedures to identify issues and recommend changes for improvement. + Manages the collection, analysis, and presentation of operational and financial data, and generates reports as required; conducts public meetings and coordinates discussions on Transit Operations issues; manages planning for program development that addresses client needs and quality of life issues. + Develops and implements departmental and capital planning budget and approves budget expenditures; prepares special and recurring reports; proposes and recommends budget changes/revisions for project and resource needs; manages the grant-funded programs, services and projects, and ensures compliance with funding agency requirements. + Responds to and resolves various complaints, issues, inquiries, and problems as authorized and in accordance with established policies and procedures; conducts public meetings and coordinates discussions on Transit Operations issues. + Serves as department liaison to various committees and boards; prepares and presents verbal and written reports/cases, plans and related output to the City Council, MPO Commission, other Boards and committees as necessary. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Social Services, Business or Public Administration, Transportation Policy and Planning, or related field AND five (5) years' experience in public transit system with transit planning, grant management, and supervisory/management experience. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy. Licenses/Certification(s) Valid driver’s license is required. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: principles, practices, techniques, activities, rules, and regulations related to administrative management, including personnel rules, cost accounting, budgeting, strategic planning and effective employee supervision; principles, practices and procedures of providing community services to a wide range of community members including but not limited to, the elderly, riders with disabilities, youth, and students; Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations related to the operation of both fixed-route and demand-response public transit operations; extensive knowledge of Federal Transit Administration FTA regulations, compliance requirements, and standards; federal procurement requirements as described in 2 CFR 200; extensive knowledge of civil rights requirements as they pertaining to transit operations in the areas of ADA, EEO, Title VI, and Disadvantage Business Enterprise programs; grant program and project management record keeping principles and techniques;;; current principles of record keeping and records management; principles and practices of effective research methods and data analysis, customer service, and problem resolution techniques; occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices; safe and effective use and maintenance of related tools, materials, and equipment; current methods and standards for preparing effective business correspondence; correct English usage, grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; business and personal computers and related software applications; City organization, operations, policies, and procedures to effectively perform the required functions and duties of the position. Ability to: perform a variety of duties and responsibilities and assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands to meet deadlines; ensure appropriate levels of customer service to achieve expectations and meet objectives; read, understand, and assure compliance with a variety of policies, procedures, rules, standards, and regulations governing related activities and functions; collect applicable information and maintain accurate and timely records; maintain confidentiality of information and data; communicate effectively orally and in writing and use interpersonal skills to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive work direction; prepare and present accurate and reliable information and reports; establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; safely and effectively operate relevant tools, equipment, and motorized vehicles; navigate across even and uneven surfaces; timely and accurately enter data and update records using various mediums and formats; take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines and carry out primary responsibilities in accordance with all governing regulations, statutes, and procedures to ensure achievement of goals and objectives. Skills in: Evaluating public transit issues, and developing plans for the improvement of the quality of services for clients, and for cost effective management of allocated resources; reading, understanding, and applying relevant rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures; effectively managing assignments; responding to inquiries timely and within the scope of delegated authority; responding appropriately, maintaining objectivity and freedom from prejudice, and exercising sound judgment and understanding in all interactions; effectively working independently, or as a team member, in various environments with changing priorities; preparing and presenting various reports, documents, forms, and correspondence; researching information, analyzing data, maintaining accurate records, and updating information in various mediums and formats; operating a personal computer with installed generic and specialized software; preparing and presenting information in a clear and concise manner; demonstrating appropriate and effective interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills; performing highly effective support in assigned areas. To view a summary of benefits offered by the City of Las Cruces, Click here (http://www.las-cruces.org/207/Employee-Benefits) 01 Are you a current City of Las Cruces employee? (If you fail to include this information under the work experience section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.) + Yes + No 02 Position requires at least a Bachelor's Degree in Social Services, Business or Public Administration, Transportation Policy and Planning or a related field. Do you meet this minimum requirement? (If you fail to include this information under the education section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.) + Yes + No 03 I understand and accept that if my response is "YES" to the question above, I agree to provide proof of the required degree and/or transcript (official or unofficial) if recommended for the position. + Yes + No 04 Position requires five (5) years' experience in public transit system with transit planning, grant management. Do you meet this minimum requirement? (If you fail to include this information under the experience section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.) + Yes + No 05 Position requires supervisory/management experience. Do you meet this minimum requirement? (If you fail to include this information under the experience section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.) + Yes + No 06 Position requires a valid driver's license. Do you meet this minimum requirement? + Yes + No 07 If you answered "yes" to the question above, please indicate the type of license, license number, expiration date, any restrictions and endorsements, and the state that issued the license. Required Question Employer City of Las Cruces Address P.O. Box 20000Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88004 Phone 575-528-3100575-528-3100 Website http://www.lascruces.gov Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email