Deputy General Manager, Bus Division

Position Summary

The Deputy General Manager,oding bus Transit Division plans, organizes, and directs

all activities of the Bus Transit Division and performs all duties and responsibilities subject to executive approval by the General Manager within limits of Board of Directors policy. The Deputy General Manager, Bus Transit Division exercises the maximum degree of initiative and judgment in developing, coordinating, and executing policies, programs, methods, and procedures relating to operations, maintenance, administration, and related activities.

Responsibilities include routine high-level personal contact with transit agency personnel, civic groups, and members of boards and commissions. This individual must have the ability to negotiate effectively, resolve conflict, and inspire others to achieve the vision of the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District. The Deputy General Manager, Bus Transit Division collaborates extensively with the General Manager, District Board of Directors, Officers, Deputy General Managers for the Bridge Division, Ferry Division and Administration and Development Division and various department managers to formulate and implement strategic objectives to successfully execute the District’s mission.

Essential Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and directs the administration, operations, safety, trainingाघ fleet and facility maintenance, and service scheduling activities of the Bus Transit Division. Collaborates extensively with the Deputy General Manager-Ferry and other transit agencies to effectively coordinate service

• Oversees operations and maintenance at several facilities including San Rafael, San Francisco, Santa Rosa and Novato

• Directs and manages a customer-focused approach to services consistent with the District’s values, including service, respect, integrity, accountability, teamwork, safety and inclusion; establishes policies and procedures to address operational and administrative issues/challenges within that framework

• Leverages performance monitoring systems, programs and/or technologies for identifying strategies and approaches to achieving the most economical use of workforce and equipment while maximizing service for meeting ridership needs

• Champions the implementation of new technologies and innovative solutions in response to operating challenges and regulatory changes within the Bus Transit Division

• Identifies and supervises implementation of cost control procedures and training programs to effect safe, efficient, and economical bus transit service

• Develops the Bus Division’s annual, performance-based operating and capital budget for presentation to the General Manager and the Board of Directors that meets the Division’s goals, projects, and operating priorities

• Reviews and approves plans for scheduling changes and expansion of service; coordinates activities of the Scheduling Department in preparing for new service or for changes in service in coordination with adjoining transit systems

• In collaboration with the District’s Planning Department, researches, recommends and implements solutions for transportation issues and concerns including service expansion or reduction planning

• Participates in the preparation of procurement documents and makes recommendations to the General Manager and Board for acceptance of the various bids and proposals received

• Plans, assigns, reviews and evaluates work of staff; selects and trains employees as appropriate; responds and resolves personnel issues and problems; recommends and implements employee discipline

• Provides leadership in creating a work environment that encourages process and continuous coletiva , performance management, communication, accountability, and collaborative problem solving

• Identifies and facilitates relevant training, workforce development, and teambuilding programs for promoting customer service and improvements to processes to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency

• Participates directly in labor negotiations, labor and employee relations, and labor contract administration; may conduct final step grievance hearings on appeal decisions with unions…