Transit Program Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY

Plan, develop, implement, operate, monitor and report on public fixed route and demand response transit services administered by Benton County. Works independently to coordinate with local, state and federal partners in the operation, maintenance, and grant compliance requirements for the transit program.

For a complete list of the duties, responsibilities and physical requirements for the Transit Program Coordinator

First review of applications is scheduled for Monday, January 26,2026. Applications submitted after this date may or may not be considered. This listing may close at any time after the first review date.

Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!

• 11 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.

$0 Health Insurance Premium!

• Medical, Dental and Vision - cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
• In addition, the County contributes up to $1,900 per year to your Health Savings or Reimbursement account, depending on plan and personal contributions!
  • Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren’t traditionally paid by insurance – i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications
  • You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year
• Dependents up to age 26 are covered!

Get ready for retirement. Generous employer paid contributions!

• After 6 months of employment:
  • The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!
  • The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.

A free and award-winning wellness program

• Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.
• Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities.
• Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs!

100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long-Term Disability coverage.

• Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!

Annual salary range of $69,716.88 - $

Transit Program Coordinator

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

• Associate's degree in business administration, Public Policy or Administration, Urban or Transportation planning, or a related field. A bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Three years of professional experience in public policy, public transportation, planning, or a related field. Experience must include communication with the public in a customer service, public education and/or involvement capacity.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of and the ability to maintain a valid Oregon Driver's License.

An equivalent of education and experience may be accepted. Applicants must have at least 6 months of actual work experience to receive equivalency.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• A bachelor's degree.
• Additional and/or specific public transit program management experience is highly desirable.
• Certification as a Certified Community Transit Manager

Gary Stockhoff, Public Works Director Benton County Public Works Telephone:  Gary.

Stockhoff

Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the county’s 90,000 residents like to say they “have it all.”

• To apply for this position, click on the Apply button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
• Only complete applications received by the posted Final date to receive applications date, or the first review date will be considered.
• Answer all supplemental questions.

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