Para-transit General Manager
Transdev - Riverside, CA 

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Transdev (formerly Veolia Transportation) is the largest private sector operator of multiple modes of transit in North America, providing bus, rail, paratransit, shuttle, sedan and taxi services. We manage over 200 transportation contracts for cities, transit authorities and airports, providing safe and sustainable mobility solutions. Our mission is to improve public transportation, to enhance quality of life and combat global warming. The General Manager directs the operations of a Transdev location/contract, and has operations and other departments reporting into this position on a daily basis. Requires paratransit experience as well as strog budget and management experience. This requisition is for upcoming projects and will be used to build a candidate pipeline when those positions become available in the upcoming weeks, specific to our paratransit projects. Transdev New Name. Same Great Company Responsibilities: Provides general guidance to department managers Provides strategic planning and direction to the operations Manages contract compliance Develops and manages the operational budget Assists the Corporate office with contract procurement, operational analysis, and price proposals Investigates, makes and administers decisions up to and including terminations Has overall responsibility for scheduling, performance evaluation, and staffing responsibilities for the management staff of the facility Other duties as required. Qualifications: Education, Licensing, and Certifications: Bachelor’s degree or professional equivalent. Prefer a degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Transportation or related field. Experience: 5 or more years of relevant paratransit management experience required 5 or more years management/supervisory experience required Labor relations experience preferred Please attach a cover letter describing the size of the transit operations you've managed, including employees, vehicles and routes. Skills and Knowledge Required: Knowledge of relevant federal and state employment laws Thorough knowledge of laws, ordinances and regulations underlying the transit operation Thorough knowledge of the methods of operation of the transit system’s staff and operational departments Ability to deal with state and local government Ability to manage cost control and financial/budget experience handling multiple locations Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs Strong written and oral communication skills; excellent presentation skills; ability to influence people at all levels of the organization Ability to organize and perform work efficiently; strong attention to details Ability to work effectively with labor; including labor grievances and negotiations Travel requirement (as a percent): < 5% travel between properties and for meetings and outside training Physical Requirements: Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed. 100% of work is accomplished indoors and in air conditioned or well ventilated facilities Work is accomplished in an office or in a cubicle space equipped with a telephone and computer. The employee is generally subjected to long periods spent sitting, typing, or looking at a computer screen. For more information please visit our website at www.transdevna.com/careers Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status. Drug free workplace If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in US without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.