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Benefits of Broward County Employment
High Deductible Health Plan – Bi-Weekly premiums:
Single $10.90 / Family $80.79Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan – Bi-Weekly Premiums:
Single $82.58 / Family $286.79
Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation Employee Match
Eleven (11) Paid Holidays Each Year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 Weeks Per Year
Up to 40 Hours of Job Basis Leave for Eligible Positions
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to $2K Annually)Paid Parental Leave
THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
The Broward County Transportation Department (BCT), a public transportation agency under the Broward County Board of Commissioners based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, offers fixed-route, paratransit, community shuttle, and micro transit services within Broward County, as well as certain services to the neighboring counties. In addition, BCT will implement other modes of transit to become a multimodal agency with commuter rail, light rail, bus rapid transit and high-frequency bus service to our transit network.
Provides leadership and direction in the areas of the Transportation Administration Divisions. Reports directly to the Deputy General Manager of the Transportation Department, the AGM of Administration will lead and guide efforts of Human Resources, Information Technology, Workforce Training, Compliance, and Materials Management, Procurement and Small Business Development ensuring adherence to the methodologies, policies, procedures, compliance requirements, rules, and regulations set by federal, state, and local authorities.
Collaborates under administrative supervision to develop and implement programs in alignment with organizational policies, providing regular updates on significant activities to executive-level administrators through presentations and reports.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in finance, business or public administration or closely related field; Master's degree preferred.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education)
Requires six (6) years progressively responsible experience in the administration and management of a public transit system, negotiations, financial management and budget activities, information technology and human resources including some experience in the supervisory aspects of the work or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License for duration of appointment
Preferences
Master’s Degree in Business, Public Administration, or closely related field
Executive level administrative experience in a Public Transit Agency
Policy/Procedure development and implementation experience
Knowledge of Federal Transportation Administration Policies and Procedures
Knowledge of Worker’s Compensation
Thorough knowledge and experience of Human Resources policies and Collective Bargaining Agreements (union environment)
Experience in Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Programs
Experience in Purchasing Codes
Experience in Audit Preparation and Readiness
Experience in Workforce Development
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Assists the Transportation Deputy General Manager in administering the county public transit administration, information systems programs; directs through subordinates the planning, scheduling and coordination of activities, develops policies, priorities and procedures to meet established goals.
Aligns activities of the department’s administrative functions with those of other County Departments, divisions and when necessary, with comparable organizations in other public jurisdictions.
Recommends, authorizes and implements organizational and administrative changes.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all Transportation sections and other agencies throughout Broward County.
Reviews existing departments organization’s structure, reporting relationships and manpower utilization.
Promotes efficient function procedures thought standardization, process improvement, simplification and implementation of new operating systems.
Manages, develops and motivates staff. Exercises sound judgment, recognizes issues and implements solutions.
Serves as Acting Deputy General Manager in the absence of the Deputy General Manager.
Attends meetings with superiors to share information and receive input; meets with outside agencies to address issues and concerns regarding services provided.
Provides direction with regard to employee issues and emergency management; ensures security for facilities and employees as well as the public safety concerning Transportation management.
Directs and manage the Transit Purchasing Contract Officer and the Small Business Development Specialist.
Coordinates and collaborate with other divisions for internal audits/reviews preparedness.
Administrators and comply with established requirements with FTA programs, such as, Drug and Alcohol, ADA, Title VI, EEO, Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE).
Oversees and coordinate transit related projects, programs, contracts and liaison with Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development.
Administers the transit purchasing responsibilities with Broward County Purchasing Department.
Liaises with Broward County Central HR Division.
Oversees the analytical and forecasting to assure materials management inventory meets the demand of the maintenance department.
Oversees and manage Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) record requests for the Division and other assigned areas.
Ability to navigate in a multi-union environment, with knowledge of collective bargaining, labor relations - grievance administration, negotiation, and arbitration.
Ability to development Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), goal setting, monitor progress, provide reports and be solution oriented.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Ability to manage human resource functions related to employee performance management, recruiting processes and annual employee evaluations.
Performs related work as assigned.
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 25 pounds of force on an occasional basis or sustained keyboard operations. Requires frequent driving to park locations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
None.
Competencies
Interprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Provides rich and rigorous forecasts of the financial implications of ideas and opportunities. Makes well-balanced decisions regarding expenditures that take into account multiple considerations.
Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Offers penetrating questions to help others get to the heart of complex situations and find strong solutions. Uses a range of inputs to fully understand and solve problems.
Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders. Shares stakeholder feedback while inspiring others to consistently seek input and learn from their internal and external stakeholders. Promotes an environment of high ethical standards and cross-cultural sensitivity in working with all stakeholders.
Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. Keeps up to date on current and future industry trends and market forces and considers these when making decisions. Clearly identifies and prioritizes efforts and initiatives to have the greatest strategic impact on the organization.
Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Makes nimble plans accounting for a range of risks and contingencies. Achieves greater cohesion, integration, and alignment between own group and other areas. Both persistent in adversity and nimble in change.
Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Encourages and rewards continuous improvement and quality outcomes. Equips others to handle day-to-day tasks effectively on their own. Integrates systems to improve quality and service.
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Helps team hold each other accountable for goals, adherence to policies and procedures. Tracks team metrics and milestones, redirecting effort, as necessary, for continued progress.
Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Mentors others on how to build effective teams; takes actions to correct dysfunctional teams. Ensures that the team has the right mix of skills; leverages individual strengths effectively.
Drives Vision and Purpose
Paints a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action. Makes the vision real for others and encourages people to buy in; paints an engaging and illuminating picture of future possibilities for the team. Gives people an understanding of how their efforts and contributions make a positive difference.
Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Is a powerful role model for adaptability; adeptly shifts approach and helps others do the same. Can be both persistent and flexible, as needed. Helps others adapt swiftly to new situations.
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
