Specialized Transportation Administrator

About the role

Pierce Transit is seeking a skilled and innovative transportation professional to serve as our Specialized Transportation Administrator. This position provides leadership in the development, administration, and expansion of specialized transportation services, with a focus on ADA Paratransit services that enhance access to transit throughout our community.

Responsibilities

• Manage key partnerships with public agencies, community organizations, and service providers while overseeing and developing a team of direct reports.
• Lead, supervise, and develop assigned staff through coaching, performance management, goal setting, and ongoing professional development, fostering a collaborative, customer-focused, and high-performing team.
• Prepare and coordinate intergovernmental agreements and other partnership documents, working closely with internal departments and legal counsel.
• Analyze program performance and financial data, developing reports and tools that support informed decision-making by Agency leadership, the Board of Commissioners, and the public.
• Cook up and coordinate projects, programs, and partnerships aligning with Agency priorities, operational objectives, and strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Public Administration, Business, Marketing, Transportation or related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in progressively responsible customer service, operational support and relationship management in support of a transportation program.

Benefits

• Two on-site employee fitness rooms and an incredible Wellness Program.
• Earn up to $18,000 in Tuition Assistance after one year.
• Participation in the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
• Reimbursable moving expenses of up to $2,500 for relocation to the Pierce/King/Thurston County area.
• Up to 2 Wellness Days for qualifying wellness activities and the annual survey.
• 11 paid holidays, 2 personal paid holidays, 6 days of major sick leave, 22 days of paid time off (PTO) per year.
• Ability to earn up to 2 Wellness Days by participating in a qualifying wellness activity and the annual survey.
• PAID LEAVE: Full-time Pierce Transit employees receive 11 paid holidays, 2 personal paid holidays, 6 days of major sick leave, 22 days of paid time off (PTO) per year, and the ability to earn up to 2 Wellness Days by participating in a qualifying wellness activity and the annual survey.

Skills

• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature (multi-tasking).
• Communications (verbal and written).
• Conflict management and resolution.
• Organizational/time management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Computer and database skills.

Compensation

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

TBD.

Pay

TBD.