Job description

CENTRAL COMMUNITY TRANSIT JOINT POWERS BOARD
SERVING KANDIYOHI RENVILLE MEEKER

CITY OF WILLMAR AND LITCHFIELD

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

JOB TITLE: Executive Director

JOB LOCATION: Willmar, MN

SALARY RANGE: $85,000-$110,000

STATUS: Full-time – exempt employee; Flexible schedule as necessary, including full benefits package.

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the management of the CCT Public Transit

System.

ACCOUNTABLE TO: The CCT Operations Board that directly oversees the transit program; and to the CCT Joint Powers Board

POSITION PURPOSE: Responsible for planning, developing and implementing all functions of the CCT System while maintaining compliance with all laws, rules and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of 5 years management and supervisory experience and demonstrated ability in the areas of:

1. Service planning, development & operations.
2. Working with boards and diverse community organizations.
3. Contract negotiations and proposal development
4. Finance and personnel management.

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in related field. Experience in transit management.
Communication and organizational skills.

FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES PERFORMED BY TRANSIT DIRECTOR
Plan, develop and implement all functions of the CCT system including:

1. Development and oversight of annual budgets

• Procurement of all expenses and revenues

2. Planning

• Work with the Operations Board and the Joint Powers Board to develop and implement short- and long-range plans for the transit system including transit system design, technology applications, office

procedures and policies in order to achieve enhanced efficiencies, financial health, customer satisfaction and growth of the transit system

• Serve or participate on boards such as MNDOT, the Minnesota Public

Transit Association, Area Transportation Partnership, RegionalTransportation Coordination Council and others
3. Grant Writing

• Write the annual management proposal to the Mn/DOT Office of Transit and Active Transportation (OTAT)
• Identify funding sources, gather information for, complete grant applications
• Comply with all terms and provisions of awards, grants, and contracts

4. Marketing and Promotion

• Promote the transit program through such means as trade shows, radio, television, newspaper and personal appearances
• Coordinate between agencies and organizations to facilitate the use of the transit system and to subcontract direct service from the program

5. Customer Satisfaction and Contract Service

• Respond to customer concerns or complaints to ensure their satisfaction with the transit system
• Create new ways to provide enhancements, for reliable, customer- friendly service to customers.
• Negotiate, administer and monitor contracts and working agreements with both public and private partners to best utilize available equipment and funds.

6. Supervise Employee Management

• Oversee employee recruitment, hiring, training and supervision of all employees of the CCT Transit System
• Manage labor contract

7. Oversight of other programs

• Volunteer Driver/Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Programs
• Elderly and Disabled Transportation Program (5310 Transportation)

8. Vehicle Management

• Oversight of Vehicle Maintenance and Safety
• Reporting and Vehicle Procurements

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will perform other related duties assigned by the Operations Board and Joint Powers
Board.

The Joint Powers Board reserves the right to revise this job description and change the job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

The Joint Powers Board is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Cover Letter and Resume needed

Interviews will begin on April 1, 2023 and continue until position is filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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