Transit Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $22.00+ / hour & Benefits

Department : Tribal Transit Grant Program

Supervisor : Tribal Administrator

Status : Full-time, One Year Grant Funded position with benefits

In-House / Tribal Applications Due : Wednesday, July 30, 2025

All Other Applications Due : Until filled

Salary : $22.00+ / hour & benefits

Job Summary :

The Transit Coordinator is responsible for the planning, development, and administration of Federally funded transit programs, regional transit planning, grant administration, and serving as a liaison for public transit with the Tribal community, Western Arizona Council of Governments, Federal Transit Administration, and other governmental agencies.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Plans, develops, implements and administers the Tribes public transit program including regional transit planning, continually ensuring an effective and efficient program which complies with all federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies
• Prepares, submits, and manages annual Federal Section 5311(c) Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program (Tribal Transit Program) Grant applications
• Performs all aspects of Federal Section 5311(c) Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program Grant administration. This includes, but is not limited to : monitoring and reporting system performance on a daily, weekly and monthly basis; National Transit Database (NTD) reporting
• Develops, administers and monitors the annual budget for transit service administration, operation, and capital projects; monitors and forecasts expenditures of funds needed for staffing, training, equipment, materials and supplies
• Participates in federal audits and site visits (if applicable)
• Works with Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) as well as other governmental agencies to provide efficient public transportation services and maximize coordination efforts. Submit required planning data to WACOG for annual Coordination Plan Updates
• Develops and maintains departmental policies and procedures
• Prepares transit reports and presentations for Tribal Council
• Participates in Transportation Committee meetings on a quarterly basis
• Travels occasionally to attend all mandatory federal conferences and training sessions
• Works with the Tribes Consultant for background information and ongoing administration as necessary

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Minimum Qualifications :

The Kaibab Paiute Tribe abides by the Indian Preference Act. We are committed to providing a drug-free workplace, and all positions require pre-employment, accident, and random drug testing. Candidates willbe required to sign a Confidentiality Agreement.