Executive Director

Transdev is a leading provider of transportation services, operating in 19 countries and employing over 110,000 team members worldwide. Our mission is to empower the freedom to move every day through safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good.

The Administrator for Windham Region Transit District (WRTD) will be responsible for leading and managing the transit system, including route planning, fiscal planning, maintenance management, labor relations, personnel management, contract management, program development, stakeholder engagement, and working with the Board to develop and implement strategies to facilitate the mission, goals, and objectives of the transit district.

• Motivate, lead, train, and develop exempt and non-exempt employees in a union and non-union environment.
• Responsible for the development, implementation, and updating of the programs, policies, and procedures of WRTD.
• Direct the administrative management of the District, including equal employment, affirmative action, procurement, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Act as liaison between WRTD Board and other organizations, municipalities, groups, and individuals, including federal, state, and local elected officials, operators, and all levels of employees.
• Prepare grant applications for funding WRTD operations, capital acquisitions, and other special projects, and administer the terms and conditions of grant contracts and other funding sources.
• Work with the Finance Director to prepare, amend, and submit annual budgets, biennial budgets, and five and ten-year capital budget projects and requests.
• Encourage and maintain communication with community stakeholders to promote WRTD's services.
• Prepare, present reports, and make recommendations to WRTD Board on current and pending issues.
• Coordinate with FTA, Connecticut DOT, UConn, and towns on transit and transportation matters.

• 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.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Proven ability to effectively and professionally interface with stakeholder agencies, directors, federal, state, and local elected officials, operators, and all levels of employees.