Superintendent of Transit Operations

Transit Division Manager

This position oversees daily operations of the Transit Division by ensuring complete staffing of all services, monitoring the efficiency of bus routes, responding to incidents, and supporting the operations staff in enacting training and standard operations procedures. This position also ensures the Transit fleet is maintained and ready to operate daily. Supervision is given to Transit Operations management staff; supervision is received from the Division Director of Transit Services.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants, and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee :

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Work / Life balance programs include : Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The essential duties do not cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The qualifications / requirements, knowledge / skills / abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges

Ability to gather and analyze transportation data

Ability to maintain onboard technology systems, such as security cameras and vehicle location hardware

Advanced knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and policies concerning public transportation services

Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance

Strong clerical and record-keeping skills, including the ability to accurately perform basic math and financial functions

Ability to accurately compile and prepare statistical data and reports

Ability to effectively access and utilize Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail, spreadsheet and other systems and equipment, and to learn new software as it is required

Ability to effectively organize work, determine priorities, including the ability to make decisions and complete assigned duties with minimal supervision

Discretion and good judgment in dealing with sensitive and personal information with ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality

Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills including the ability to clearly explain policies and procedures and to utilize 2-way radio communications in accordance with FCC regulations

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, representatives of cooperating agencies and the general public, with special sensitivity to the needs and concerns of older adults and people with disabilities

Preference may be given to :

While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly sit, lift up to 20 pounds, push up to 40 pounds, pull up to 40 pounds, and perform repetitive motions; frequently walk, lift between 20 to 50 pounds, push over 40 pounds, pull over 40 pounds reach and drive; occasionally climb, stoop, lift over 50 pounds

While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work indoors, frequently work outdoors, walk on uneven ground, and in a dirty / dusty environment

This position is subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and random drug and alcohol testing.

Frederick County Government is committed to providing an inclusive work environment and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding workplace accommodation, including for individuals with disabilities. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process may contact the Talent Acquisition section of Human Resources. Inquiries about accommodations can be sent to Recruitment@FrederickCountyMD.gov