Transit Director

Transit Strategy Director

Salary Range $115,684-$186,251

Purpose of Classification:

The purpose of this classification is to provide strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for developing and executing DeKalb County's transit strategy in alignment with County priorities and community mobility needs. This role guides long-range transit policy, planning, and capital investment initiatives; ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations; and serve as the principal advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and County leadership on transit policy, planning, and system performance.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Directs enterprise transit strategy and policy development; establishes the County's long-range vision for mobility and public transit aligned with County strategic priorities, economic development goals, and regional transportation plans; advises the Chief Executive Officer, Board of Commissioners, and executive leadership on transit policy, system performance, and capital investment strategies; develops and advances countywide transit policies, initiatives, and programs in coordination with executive leadership including the Chief Economic Development Officer and Chief Housing Officer;

provides executive oversight of major transit planning initiatives, consultant engagements, and procurement activities including the development and implementation of the Transit Master Plan; coordinates with regional transit authorities, state agencies, and federal partners to align County transit investments with regional mobility strategies; and directs long-term system planning for service expansion, infrastructure investment, system resilience, and sustainable mobility.

Directs financial strategy and capital investment planning and policies that shape decisions for bus rapid transit corridors, transit hubs and stations, new rail lines or extensions, micro transit, and other forms of public transportation; establishes long-term operating and capital funding strategies to support transit programs, infrastructure development, and service expansion; develops, administers, and monitors annual operating and capital budgets to ensure fiscal sustainability and alignment with County priorities;

identifies and secures federal, state, and regional funding opportunities, grants, and strategic partnerships to advance transit initiatives; ensures financial accountability through transparent fiscal oversight, performance monitoring, and compliance with County, state, and federal funding requirements; and provides strategic financial analyses, investment recommendations, and budget briefings to the Chief Executive Officer, Board of Commissioners, and senior leadership; engages with Federal Transit Authority, USDOT and attends statewide transit meetings with the Georgia Transit Association.

Leads regional, state and local partnerships and public engagement; serves as the County's chief representative and spokesperson on transit policy, planning, and system performance; represents the Chief Executive Officer in intergovernmental coordination and strategic engagement with regional and state transportation partners including MARTA, ATL, GDOT, ARC, regional transportation committees, and working groups; engages with local transit agencies, airports, city councils, school districts, and other mobility partners;

advances County transit priorities through regional policy discussions, planning initiatives, and funding collaborations; presents transit strategies, capital investments, and system performance updates at CEO briefings, Board of Commissioners meetings, public hearings, and community forums; promotes equitable, accessible, and community-responsive transit services; and cultivates collaborative partnerships with community stakeholders, advocacy groups, business organizations, and regional agencies.

Provides executive leadership and organizational…