Assistant Director of Transit

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC TRANSIT

SALARY RANGE: $72,165 – $87,000 DOQ

The historic and vibrant City of

Fredericksburg is seeking a highly qualified person to fill the

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

Assistant Director is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations

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 Assistant Director

reports to the Director of Public Transit and assists the Director in

managing all FRED operations including vehicle and facility maintenance,

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; and developing policies and

procedures. Direct reports to the Assistant Director are the Operations

Manager and the Fleet Manager. 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 three (3) 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 January 17, 2020. Priority will be given to applications received by January 3, 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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