Transit Program Administrator I
About the Job: In this position, you will support the coordination and monitoring of various transit programs for Mountain Metropolitan Transit including but not limited to fixed-route, paratransit, and security. This position also ensures program compliance with Federal, State, and local rules, regulations, and standards.
Work Schedule: This position will respond to after-hours emergencies and service impacts as part of an on-call rotation.
This is a special at-will position funded by an FTA grant received by Transit annually.
As a Transit Program Administrator I, you will:
- Provide contract compliance, monitor key performance indicators, track and assess liquidated damages, process and administer invoicing, and ensure Mountain Metropolitan Transit’s Policies and Procedures are being followed.
- Create, update, and present key performance indicator reports for staff, management, and outside agencies.
- Utilize analytical data, key performance indicators, and expertise to provide recommendations for service improvements.
- Monitor complaints and inquiries; respond where appropriate and ensure contractors correct issues.
- Review and respond to contractor "incidents" and "safety and security" reports; follow up with contractors on corrective actions.
- Develop scopes of work and cost estimates for transit projects.
- Develop and maintain project budget and financial information; monitor and track expenditures to ensure compliance within program budgets.
- Demonstrate expertise and provide technical support in the application of Federal, State, and Local rules and requirements.
- Respond as needed to after-hours emergencies and service impacts as part of an on-call rotation.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on theCity of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of program development, implementation, and management
- Procedures, methods, and techniques of budget preparation and control
- Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
- Methods and techniques of data collection
- Modern office technology and software, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook)
Ability to:
- Recommend and implement goals and objectives for service delivery
- Evaluate and develop programs that meet community needs
- Ensure program compliance with mandated policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
- Prepare and administer assigned program budgets
- Use independent judgment to make reasonable decisions and recommendations
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors, and community groups
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration, community development, social sciences, or other related field
- One year of full-time professional program administration experience
We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.- Experience working with public transit operations, paratransit services, and/or fixed-route services
- Experience monitoring program compliance
- Experience working with Trapeze, Route Match, or other similar transportation management systems
Please contact City Recruiting at city.recruiting@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.
