Director of Escambia County Alabama Transit System (ECATS)

Postion Overview

Reports to: County Administrator
Supervises: Dispatcher, Drivers, and Secretary

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Transportation System Operations

Manage the daily operations of the Escambia County Alabama Transit System (ECATS), currently consisting of 11 buses.

• Oversee the scheduling of routes and employees.
• Monitor the quality of transportation services provided to riders.
• Monitor daily operations to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations established by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT).

2. Records and Reporting

• Ensure that all required records, reports, and documentation are completed accurately and submitted to appropriate oversight agencies in a correct and timely manner.
• Maintain organized records in accordance with applicable federal, state, and county requirements.

3. Contracts and Community Relations

• Maintain regular contact and positive working relationships with representatives of existing contract clients.
• Develop and pursue new contract opportunities to expand transportation services and funding.
• Attend meetings, conferences, and other events concerning transportation-related matters.
• Represent ECATS before community organizations and other appropriate agencies or groups.

4. Funding and Grant Resources

• Actively identify and pursue funding sources to supplement federal grant resources.
• Assist with the development, preparation, and administration of applicable grant and funding opportunities.

5. Other Duties

• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the County Administrator.
• Must be willing to work overtime to complete work within specified period of time.
• Willing to travel to attend training or to other County Functions required by supervisor.

6. Minimum Requirements

• Associates Degree or higher (preferred).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Salary Commensurate with Experience

Submit resume to kwardrop@co.escambia.al.us

Education Requirements

Associate's degree

Skill, Certification & Experience Requirements

• No minimum skills/certifications/experience required

Position Benefits

• Paid sick leave and vacation time

Closing Date for Applications

Applications accepted continuously.