Executive Director

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Director to lead our transportation operations in the Windham Region Transit District (WRTD). As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for the overall management and leadership of our transit system, including route planning, fiscal planning, maintenance management, labor relations, and stakeholder engagement.

• Motivate and lead a team of exempt and non-exempt employees in a union and non-union environment.
• Develop, implement, and update programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Direct the administrative management of the District, including equal employment, affirmative action, procurement, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Prepare and submit grant applications for funding WRTD operations, capital acquisitions, and other special projects.
• Administer the terms and conditions of grant contracts and other funding sources.
• Develop a working knowledge of, and assist in assuring WRTD compliance with, federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Prepare and compile statistics, reports, and correspondence as needed to meet grant terms and legal requirements.
• Work with the Finance Director to prepare, amend, and submit annual budgets, biennial budgets, and five and ten-year capital budget projects and requests.
• Assist with oversight of WRTD's annual financial audit, and other audits as required.
• Oversee Finance Director's preparation of monthly invoices, financial records, and annual books.
• Encourage and maintain communication with community stakeholders to promote WRTD's services.
• Negotiate advertising trades with local media in exchange for bus ads/income.
• Facilitate the purchase, registration, insurance, and disposition of vehicles.

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in public transportation with progressively responsible management experience and a college degree in a related field is preferred.
• The candidate must possess a combination of education and experience in transportation administration, finance, planning, transit regulatory compliance, and operations, safety, training, and customer service.
• Must have evidence of building solid relationships with supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
• Proven ability to effectively and professionally interface with stakeholder agencies, directors, federal, state, and local elected officials, operators, and all levels of employees including senior management.
• A valid class B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement is preferred.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with a global company that is a leader in mobility, with operations in 19 countries and a team of 110,000 employees from around the world. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. Please review our CA Employee Privacy Policy before applying.