Palm Tran, Inc., the public transit provider for Palm Beach County, is seeking a seasoned Chief Operations Officer (COO) to lead its Transportation Operations. This senior-level executive position involves high-level managerial responsibilities, including directing, coordinating, and overseeing the activities of multiple specialized sections. Each section comprises professional staff and skilled technicians engaged in a wide range of infrastructure operations and maintenance, including: Fixed Route Operations, Paratransit, Maintenance & Facilities, and Safety Training and Security. Oversees and coordinates a multi-faceted team focused on improving awareness of existing transportation options, including identifying partnering opportunities with community groups and organizations to leverage ideas and resources. Responsibilities include service delivery and improvement, safety, security and operational oversight, communication and engagement, federal and state compliance, risk management compliance and mitigation, policy/procedure oversight and creation, labor relations, emergency preparedness, and training oversight. Other responsibilities include analyzing and developing plans for transportation facilities to improve amenities, joint development opportunities, and connectivity to other modes. Represents Palm Tran at public hearings and meetings, advisory boards and committees, other governmental agencies, and with the public. Work is performed under the general direction of the Executive Director and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and evaluation of results obtained.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in Business/Public Administration or related field with a minimum of six (6) years of responsible transit operational management experience, which includes three (3) years of responsible management or supervisory experience.
Equivalencies:
- Related Master's Degree and four (4) years of responsible transit operational management experience, which includes three (3) years of responsible management or supervisory experience.
- Unrelated Bachelor's Degree OR related Associate's Degree and eight (8) of responsible transit operational management experience, which includes three (3) years of responsible management or supervisory experience.
- Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification and 10 years of responsible transit operational management experience, which includes three (3) years of responsible management or supervisory experience.
Please apply by clicking on the below link:
https://secure.co.palm-beach.fl.us/OnlineJobs/Job/JobOpening?Job=OTIzMw
BENEFITS: The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners provides an excellent benefits package, including 13 paid holidays, medical, dental and life insurance, as well as vacation, paid parental, and sick leave, tuition reimbursement and participation in the Florida Retirement System.
Visit discover.pbcgov.org/palmtran for more details on the organization.