Assistant Transportation Director

The Town of Snowmass Village is looking to hire an Assistant Transportation Director to join our Transportation Department!

 

This is an in-person position  

$1,000 sign-on bonus available! 

 We are looking for a Transportation Director who will assist in planning, organizing, and directing the operation of a year-round municipal bus system, public parking operation, and related properties; ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to transit services; and assist in preparing budgets, coordinating capital purchases, managing grants, and reporting technical data. In addition, this position serves as the Town Safety Officer, overseeing the development, implementation, and enforcement of the Town's safety protocols, including risk assessments, safety training, emergency preparedness, and accident prevention across departments

Some of the day-to-day duties are listed below:  

• Assists in planning and directing the operation of a municipal bus system, public parking operation, and related properties.
• Supports financial oversight of revenues and expenditures, ensuring proper account coding and monitoring of purchases.
• Recommends and manages contractual agreements as delegated by the Director.
• Prepares and presents information on services, safety, and planning efforts in a public forum.
• Assists with the hiring of employees and helps oversee employee development.
• Serves as the Town Safety Officer, developing and enforcing town-wide safety procedures, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Conducts regular risk assessments, safety meetings, safety audits, and emergency drills across all town departments.
• Coordinates information and services with other departments, public agencies, and private operators, particularly regarding safety protocols.
• Supports the application and management of state and federal grants and ensures compliance with guidelines for reimbursement and reporting.
• Analyzes transit and parking services for efficiency and plans for future department needs.
• Evaluates progress in meeting departmental goals and safety standards.

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The ideal candidate has the following qualifications/skills: 

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as transportation planning, land-use planning, public administration, or a related discipline or any combination of experience in related fields that equates. Advanced degrees or certifications may be preferred.

• Minimum of Three (3) years of experience working in transportation planning and/or transit operations.

• Experience in grant administration, state and federal planning processes, and the regulations, guidelines, and principles of mass transit services is required.

• Possession of trainer certificates in safety and training related programs such as Passenger Assistance Safety & Sensitivity (PASS), Defensive Driving, and Accident Investigation is preferred. 

• Valid CDL, Class B rated with P2 and Air Brake endorsements or ability to acquire within 3 months. 

• Comply with Drug and Alcohol Testing guidelines per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of Transportation, at 49 C.F.R. Part 382, and the Town’s Drug and Alcohol Policy. 

• Certification in “Reasonable Suspicion” and “Post Accident” drug and alcohol testing or ability to acquire within 3 months. 

• Travel to conferences/trainings within state 2-4 times per/year. Travel to conferences/trainings outside of state 1-2 times per/year. 

• Proven knowledge of Federal and State Regulatory Guidelines and Laws. 

• Proven knowledge of and ability to assess, develop, design, and implement training and educational programs. 

• Proven ability to develop and design curriculum and safety programs. 

• Expert Ability to develop and produce policies and procedures. 

• Knowledge of Risk Management principles and practices 

• Knowledge of Guidelines and Requirements for Occupational Hazards and Safety Practices and Procedures. 

• Knowledge of the laws and regulations relative to transit operations under the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration and the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), the Americans with Disabilities Act and Passenger Service and Safety (PASS) program, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act, and Drug and Alcohol policies. 

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