TRANSIT SYSTEM MANAGER

Public Transportation ManagerNestled in the vibrant region of eastern North Carolina, the City of Rocky Mountproudly known as "The Center of It All"offers a unique opportunity for an experienced and visionary leader. Spanning both Edgecombe and Nash counties, Rocky Mount serves as the principal city of the "Twin Counties" metropolitan area, a community rich in history, culture, and growth. As the city continues to evolve, it seeks a dynamic leader to help guide its most valuable assetits dedicated workforce. This pivotal role is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by advancing the city's strategic goals and fostering a culture rooted in excellence, innovation, and inclusion. If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for public service and a strong track record in organizational leadership, we invite you to explore this outstanding career opportunityand become a vital part of the Rocky Mount community.The city of Rocky Mount is located in the Coastal Plains of eastern North Carolina, was incorporated in 1867 and lies in Edgecombe and Nash Counties. Rocky Mount is a two-time All-America City that sits on the Tar River. The city was recognized as one of 10 winners nationwide of the 2020-21 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Prize. Serving as the Gateway to Eastern North Carolina, the city's nearly 1,000 employees serve approximately 54,000 residents daily. The city's mission is to advance community well-being, safety and quality of life by delivering excellent public services and actively collaborating with the community toward a fulfilling and inspired future for its citizens. As a publicly owned utility, the city of Rocky Mount is committed to safe, reliable service for its customers and operates in Nash and Edgecombe counties, providing customers with electricity, natural gas, water, wastewater (sewer), refuse, recycling and/or storm water services.Established at the falls of the Tar River, Rocky Mount is a leading cultural, economic and education center of Eastern North Carolina. With lovely parks and greenways, this city of over 50,000 lies in two counties, Nash and Edgecombe, and is home to North Carolina Wesleyan College as well as Nash and Edgecombe Community colleges. The 165,000 square-foot Rocky Mount Event Center is the region's premier sports and entertainment venue and the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences, which is housed in a lovingly renovated tobacco warehouse, serves as the community's cultural gem. The city is served by three major highways: Interstate 95 to its west; U.S. 87 is its main east-west corridor and U.S. 301 (Wesleyan Boulevard) is the main north-south corridor. The city has easy access to Raleigh (55 miles) and the Research Triangle. It is also a two-hour drive from Wilmington and the beautiful North Carolina coast. Easy access to major highways and Raleigh-Durham International Airport make Rocky Mount a great place to live and do business. With its temperate climate and proximity to both the North Carolina mountains and Atlantic Ocean beaches, Rocky Mount provides residents with the best of both worlds.The city of Rocky Mount operates under a council/manager form of government with a city manager, assistant city managers and 18 departments employing about 800 employees. The city manager reports to the Mayor and a seven-member City Council. Holding an Aa2 bond rating and multiple GFOA budget awards, the city has an annual budget of about $270 million, which includes a General Fund, an Electric Fund and a Gas Fund. In addition to traditional municipal departments, Rocky Mount is a member of ElectricCities, has a fixed route transit system, museum and theater. The city also boasts the Rocky Mount Event Center, which has received a Convention South Reader's Choice award.The Manager will be responsible for managing the City's public transport system. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.This individual manages and directs the public transportation service for the city and two-county area, ensuring funding, personnel, and equipment are adequate. Plans and designs routes and schedules that meet the needs of the area population. Develops plans for increasing ridership. Develops annual operating and capital budgets. Develops grant applications and administers related funds. Prepares grant funding reimbursement requests quarterly. Provides oversight for the preventive maintenance program. Reports quarterly operational and financial data to the governing board and the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). Performs other related duties as assigned.Education and Experience: A Bachelor's degree in in a course of study related to the occupational field and four (4) years' experience in a related field of work. This individual has knowledge of accounting and financial concepts, state and federal funding guidelines, vehicle depreciation concepts, as well as knowledge of general vehicle maintenance, service area and passenger demand. The individual should have skills in the supervision of personnel, analyzing problems and identifying solutions, preparing clear and accurate reports, establishing cooperative and productive working relationships, evaluating and establishing written policies and procedures, setting priorities for competing projects, performing mathematical calculations, operating computers and other standard office equipment, interpersonal relations, oral and written communication. Special Qualifications: Valid North Carolina driver's license.Knowledge of accounting and financial concepts. Knowledge of state and federal funding guidelines. Knowledge of vehicle depreciation concepts. Knowledge of general vehicle maintenance. Knowledge of service area and passenger demand. Skill in the supervision of personnel. Skill in analyzing problems and identifying solutions. Skill in preparing clear and accurate reports. Skill in establishing cooperative and productive working relationships. Skill in evaluating and establishing written policies and procedures. Skill in setting priorities for competing projects. Skill in performing mathematical calculations. Skill in operating computers and other standard office equipment. Skill in interpersonal relations. Skills in oral and written communication.This position has direct supervision over the Transit Specialist. This position provides managerial oversight to Transit contract manager and employees.The work is light which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion, sitting, standing, and walking. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.Work is performed primarily indoors where exposure to dust, dirt, fumes, and noise is typically encountered.Starting salary $72,762.49 - $109,143.73 Annually will depend on experience and qualifications. The city provides an excellent benefits package. To learn more, visit.Applicants must complete an online application and upload a resume and cover letter to be considered. This position will remain open until filled.