Transit Coordinator

Overview

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DEFINITION : Under the supervision of the Transit Director, performs work of considerable difficulty with responsibility to direct and manage the Transit staff and program; oversees the development and performance of the department; oversees the department goals and objectives; develops plans and recommends improvements and operational policies to fulfill department objectives to the director.

Responsibilities

• Directs the planning, organization, and implementation of Transit programs, including procurement, contract management, training of recipients, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
• Advises management on policy issues and oversees the collection and analysis of program data to support informed decision-making.
• Oversees the preparation and submittal of all required tribal, state, and federal reports.
• Directs and manages grant expenditures to ensure full compliance with applicable federal regulations.
• Manage grants from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and any other grants received by the department. Develops and presents budgets to the director and ensures effective accounting and expenditure control across all departmental budgets.
• Establishes and implements internal controls, procedures, and guidelines to maintain transparency and accountability within the department.
• Manages and supervises the operations, fleet maintenance, and safety sections of the department. Provides leadership and oversight to drivers, routing, maintenance, and administrative staff.
• Represents the department at public meetings and interacts with tribal, federal, and state entities. Delivers operational updates and meets with representatives from major federal and state agencies, as well as Tribal Council, as needed.
• Establishes and enforces policies and standards as required by the FTA, and other federal, state, and local entities. Manages the Drug and Alcohol Testing Program in compliance with FTA and USDOT regulations. Ensures compliance with ADA and Title VII requirements.
• Develops policies and procedures to improve and expand department services, incorporating new initiatives as needed. Regularly evaluates and adjusts programs to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensures that training is conducted for all new hires, as well as continued training for existing staff, to maintain high standards of service, safety, and compliance. May also serve on or interact with various tribal committees or representatives as needed.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Work involves prolonged periods of sitting in an office environment, along with walking to conduct on-site fleet inspections in various weather conditions.

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