Director of Public Transit

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DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC TRANSIT

SALARY RANGE $90,000 – $105,000 DOQ

The historic and vibrant

City of Fredericksburg is seeking a highly qualified person to fill the

full-time position of Director of Public Transit. The Director is

responsible for managing all aspects of a 30-bus, 20-route/route

deviation service in the City and the surrounding counties of

Spotsylvania and Stafford. FREDericksburg Regional

Transit (FRED) employs approximately 90 full- and part-time drivers,

mechanics, planning and administrative staff with a budget of

approximately $5,000,000 annually. FRED has completed major capital

projects over the past decade that include a passenger terminal,

maintenance facility and operations center. The Director reports to the

Assistant City Manager, but has full authority to manage all FRED

operations, planning, personnel, government and customer relations and

financial affairs. Work involves managing system safety and security;

planning, programming and budgeting for current and future services;

planning for and procurement of facilities and equipment; applying for

and managing Federal and State grants; ensuring compliance with Federal

and State regulatory requirements; hiring, training, evaluating and

disciplining staff; communicating with City Council and County Boards,

the business and academic communities, and the public; developing

policies and procedures; and managing the organization of full-time and

part-time employees. The Director serves as a

member of the City Manager”s Executive Leadership Team and will be

expected to play an integral role daily in advancing the City”s “one team for a great community” motto. In

addition to offering a great work team and excellent salary, the City

of Fredericksburg provides a generous benefit package. Additional

information about FRED can be viewed at rideFRED.com.

Applicants should have a minimum of a Bachelor”s Degree and six (6) years of transit/transportation experience with

financial/budgeting, media relations, government affairs/liaison and

supervisory experience. Applicants with equivalent combinations of

education and/or experience will be considered.

While

the position is open until filled, completed City Applications and

resumes should be submitted before the close of business on Monday, December 23, 2019. Priority will be given to applications received by Friday, December 13, 2019.

Check out why it is so great to work for the City of Fredericksburg: City Values

City of Fredericksburg

Human Resources Department

715 Princess Anne Street, Room 217

P. O. Box 7447

Fredericksburg, VA 22404-7447

jobs@fredericksburgva.gov

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