Transit Safety & Training Manager – Mass Transit Department Position Available In Escambia, Florida

Salary Not Available Transit Safety & Training Manager – Mass Transit Department
Escambia County, FL

Location:

Pensacola, FL – 32534
Positions available: 1
Job #: 2063882119

Source:

Escambia County, FL

Posted:

5/22/2025

Web Site:

myescambia.com

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window.
Work Onsite
Full Time Schedule
Full Time
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Under the direction of the Mass Transit Director, the Transit Program Manager – Operations is responsible for the planning, coordination, and oversight of transit activities and operations, including management of operations staff. This is a “mandatory-testing” position that requires Drug Testing.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Oversees the Transit Operations Division by directing, organizing, and managing operation activities Analyzes and plans existing transit operations by researching, developing, and implementing service improvements and modifications Ensures compliance in accordance to

FTA/FDOT

standards, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations, and departmental policies, as well as applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations Supervises staff by selecting, training, and evaluating performance of assigned personnel as well as monitoring employee attendance and tracking employee vacation and leave Manages employee and labor relations for the Transit Operations Division Provides operational statistics for the National Transit Data Base Report (NTD) by maintaining all documentation required by federal, state, and local reporting requirements related to the operations department Compiles data and presents reports and findings concerning system operational statistical data Investigates accidents, as assigned, including receiving and responding to drivers’ incidents and accidents, and conducting internal accident investigations Addresses and resolves passenger complaints and issues in a timely and proactive manner in order to provide exceptional internal and external customer service Assists in the preparation and allocation of departmental budget and subsequent expenditures by monitoring payroll and implementing staffing level adjustments Performs office and field supervisory duties for the Transit Operations Division Markets and promotes the transit system in public hearings or informational meetings with community groups and the general public Consults with departmental staff, other County departments, and outside agencies by coordinating activities, providing technical expertise, and receiving advice/direction, as needed Assumes a support role for Emergency Support Function 1 (ESF-1) during emergency operations/natural disasters Performs other duties and projects, as assigned

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

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Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Training and Experience:

A high school diploma or GED and a minimum of three years of supervisory or management experience, including at least one year in the transportation field; or, a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements

Licenses and Certifications:

Must obtain Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement within 90 days of employment All necessary licensing must be in place prior to hire and must remain current for position requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business, Transportation, or a related field Experience in a union environment Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs): managerial and supervisory principles budgetary management practices related to municipal and/or public transit funds strategic planning principles advanced principles and practices in transit operations applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, and/or statutes conducting objective research project management principles written and oral communication, including grammar usage, spelling, punctuation, and style computer and related software applications interpersonal communication, as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction monitor and maintain inventory of assigned equipment manage pro
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