NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Director of Transit Operations and Public Safety
Eugene, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$115K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Director of Transit Operations and Public Safety who will be responsible for efficient daily transit operations and management of public safety. This role involves overseeing departmental budgets, ensuring compliance with policies, and leading a team to enhance operational efficiency and safety.
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Responsibilities
Develop departmental budget
Manage departmental expenditures and ensure compliance with budgetary definitions
Develop departmental goals
Administer District policies and procedures, especially with regard to those policies and procedures having a direct association with the department’s functions
Serve as external liaison with other agencies
Establish mission-related priorities
Ensure continuous attention to workplace safety
Ensure cost-effectiveness in departmental operations
Recommend hiring, promotion and salary adjustments of departmental staff
Direct the continuous training and education of departmental staff
Provide departmental leadership and coaching for staff
Plan or implement efficiency changes to transportation services, such as , optimizing capacities, employing alternate modes of transportation, or minimizing idling
Monitor operations to ensure that staff members comply with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, union contracts, environmental policies, and government regulations
Promote effective employee relations
Participate as a member of the executive management team, contributing to policy-level discussions, and serve on designated management teams
Oversight of the Operations and Public Safety divisions
Plan, supervise and evaluate department activities to ensure cost effective and reliable system implementation; recommend and implement District policy; and monitor operating statistics
Oversee selection, training, discipline and evaluation of department personnel; provide counseling and advice on personnel issues; conducts annual staff evaluations
Participate and leads complex investigations and disciplinary related issues in conjunction with HR
Develop and present department budget; monitor expenditures and operating costs throughout the year
Represent department in various forums, including the executive management team, and other interdepartmental meetings
Monitor progress and status of key projects assigned to administrative staff and those with operational impact
Identify growth and improvement opportunities through training, networking, attendance at conferences and workshops and review of industry publications
Represent environmental management in his/her respected work group
Remain informed, educated and trained on job specific work instructions
Develop work plan and management practices that are consistent with the District’s mission, vision and Strategic business plan
Develop and maintain a culture of safety
Develop and manage the District’s all-hazards emergency response and Continuity of Operations plans
Develop and maintain culture of teamwork and fairness
Assume Chief Operations Officer responsibilities as needed
Qualification
Required
Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job
A Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university in planning, business administration or public administration, significant relevant public transit management experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in transit operations, with possible substitution of three years of transit planning for three years of transit operations
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in supervision and budget development
A valid Oregon driver's license and a driving record acceptable to the District's insurance carrier, or ability to attain within 60 days of employment
Preferred
A Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred
Bilingual
Benefits
LTD provides a competitive benefit package and pays 100% of the medical, dental and vision premiums for the employee and their dependents.
This includes a generous HRA contribution, long term disability, a retirement package plus more!
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
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