Transit Director

Position Summary

Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council’s Cascade East Transit (CET) is looking for a Transit Director. $8,027.00 - $12,881.00/Monthly, DOE and Qualifications. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong background in Public Transit Management who wants to lead one of Oregon’s fastest growing transit systems. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader with experience advancing mobility, stewarding complex regional systems, and driving innovative solutions in rural transportation.

Demonstrated ability to build and leverage executive-level relationships with ODOT, legislators, and local governments is essential. Come work for CET and join an organization that serves as a trusted regional partner, strengthening communities across Central Oregon through collaboration, innovation, and impactful public service.

Cascades East Transit (CET) is a department operating within the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC). The overarching purpose of CET is to strengthen regional transportation services and infrastructure through the development and implementation of regionally based transportation plans, administration and operations, service coordination, and project development. A regional approach to transportation enhances efficiencies among transportation organizations and ensures regional connectivity for Central Oregon’s residents, businesses and visitors.

Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council’s Cascade East Transit (CET) is looking for a Transit Director. $8,027.00 - $12,881.00/Monthly, DOE and Qualifications. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong background in Public Transit Management who wants to lead one of Oregon’s fastest growing transit systems. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader with experience advancing mobility, stewarding complex regional systems, and driving innovative solutions in rural transportation.

Demonstrated ability to build and leverage executive-level relationships with ODOT, legislators, and local governments is essential. Come work for CET and join an organization that serves as a trusted regional partner, strengthening communities across Central Oregon through collaboration, innovation, and impactful public service.

Cascades East Transit (CET) is a department operating within the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC). The overarching purpose of CET is to strengthen regional transportation services and infrastructure through the development and implementation of regionally based transportation plans, administration and operations, service coordination, and project development. A regional approach to transportation enhances efficiencies among transportation organizations and ensures regional connectivity for Central Oregon’s residents, businesses and visitors.

The Transit Director is responsible for all aspects of Cascades East Transit (CET). This position oversees all Transportation planning, operations, development, budgeting and staffing; ensuring operational safety, effectiveness, and efficiency. This position oversees the development of transportation options that create a strong transportation system to meet the growing needs of the region. Provide internal and regional leadership on transportation issues, and develop partnerships and support for all Transportation programs.

COIC supports the region as a trusted leader and partner, helping communities identify and address their unique and common needs through collaboration, shared service delivery, technical assistance, information sharing, and resource development.

COIC values the diversity of the people we hire and serve. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and fostering a workplace in which individual differences are appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways which elevates the delivery of our services to Central Oregon Communities.

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