Assistant Mass Transit Administrator - EM

assists in the management and administrative support services of the mass transit program for the county of hawai’i and assists in the planning, development, administration and direction of transportation programs; and performs other related duties as required. There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the mass transit agency - administrative support division in hilo.

the eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

• assists with managing the daily operational and personnel management functions of the mass transit agency.
• develops, recommends, implements, and amends programs, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• oversees the planning, direction, development and coordination of transportation services, multi-modal transportation mobility solutions and fixed-route and paratransit operations.
• oversees the delivery of capital projects for the mass transit agency, including coordinating construction and installation projects with public works, contractors and installers; performs project management duties.
• assists in planning, directing, and coordinating the operations and activities of the mass transit agency including the contracting of bus drivers, scheduling of bus routes, and the maintenance of buses.
• participates in the formulation and administration of agency administrative and operational policies and procedures in compliance with federal, state and county rules and regulations and collective bargaining agreements.
• assists with the development and implementation of long‑range plans for the county's mass transit program; conducts surveys and compiles data on service and bus routes; monitors and changes routes for program effectiveness and efficiency.
• assists with the management, planning, coordination and development of resources for programs including preparation of transportation grants and funding proposals.
• assists in the preparation of the agency's annual budget; monitors bus fare collections and other revenues; oversees expenditures and the department's materials and equipment requirements.
• participates in agency personnel hiring, training and organizing staff resources.
• assists with researching and preparing bid specifications, resolutions, ordinances and contracts.
• assists in the supervision, direction and management of the activities of subordinates.
• investigates and resolves transit problems and public complaints in conjunction with the secretary.
• operates a vehicle to perform work‑related travel.
• participates in the investigation and resolution of grievances with employees and unions.
• represents the mass transit administrator at meetings and conferences with government agencies, the county council and community groups regarding mass transit matters.
• performs other related duties as required.

• graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree (scan and attach a copy of your official college transcript to your application).
• three (3) years of professional work experience in planning and coordinating activities for a mass transit program.
• possession of a valid state of hawai'i driver's license (class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at time of filing. (you will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of hire.)

note: foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an official credential evaluation report to determine u.s. Equivalency. (scan and attach a copy of your official credential evaluation report to your application.)

examination: all applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.

please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each…