Transit Manager

Please note:

This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries. We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise.

You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!

• Integrity:
  Saying what we mean and consistently doing what we say with no desire other than the good of the citizens we serve. It means standing up for beliefs.
• Responsibility: A continual process that emphasizes a high level of personal accountability by each member of the organization.
• Partnership:
  Adding competitive value and quality to the services provided to our residents, businesses, and visitors through responsible fiscal stewardship, increased innovation, greater use of technology, and expanded civic, neighborhood and regional partnerships.

The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefit package for full‑time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life‑long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 401K and 457B Retirement Plans
• PTO earned within first year
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one

The Transit Manager leads efforts to plan, direct, manage and oversee the activities and operations of the High Point Transit System (HPTS) including transit planning and transit operations; coordinate assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies; and provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Transportation Department Director. This position will play a crucial role in ensuring that our service runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently.

Responsibilities include oversight of the City’s public fixed‑route and paratransit operations, managing regional Federal Transit Administration grants, and ensuring high‑quality public transit services for the community. Other responsibilities include federal, state, and local regulations (including ADA) compliance, and support continuous improvement in scheduling, routing, and customer experience. Supervision is exercised over all transit staff.

The starting salary for this role is $86,045.44 with final compensation determined by the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The Transit Manager leads efforts to plan, direct, manage and oversee the activities and operations of the High Point Transit System (HPTS) including transit planning and transit operations; coordinate assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies; and provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Transportation Department Director. This position will play a crucial role in ensuring that our service runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently.

Responsibilities include oversight of the City’s public fixed‑route and paratransit operations, managing regional Federal Transit Administration grants, and ensuring high‑quality public transit services for the community. Other responsibilities include federal, state, and local regulations (including ADA) compliance, and support continuous improvement in scheduling, routing, and customer experience. Supervision is exercised over all transit staff.

• Manage the overall planning and development of transit services to maximize the efficiency and responsiveness of public transit service for the City of High Point. Evaluate system performance, develop service options, and provide oversight of the creation of schedules, run cuts, and work packages utilizing industry best…