Tribal Transit ManagerWinnebago Tribe of Nebraska • Winnebago, Illinois, United States
Tribal Transit Manager
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
- Winnebago, Illinois, United States
- Winnebago, Illinois, United States
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Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Wellness resources
Closes: 1/5/2025
Tribal Transit Manager
Reports To: Physical Resource Director
Salary (Grade): $50,000.00/yr
Status: Reg. Full-Time (Exempt)
Location: Tribal Transit Program located in Winnebago, NE 68071
Job Purpose & Position Overview The Tribal Transit Manager will be responsible for the overall administration and daily operations of the Winnebago Tribal Transit Program. The Tribal Transit Manager will: create routes, determine transit needs of Winnebago, hire and supervise the Lead Driver and support staff, order busses and equipment, set and monitor policy, manage budget, coordinate maintenance, maintain related records and insure compliance with Federal Transportation Administration Grant Guidelines. Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates the Winnebago Tribe's core mission, vision, and values
- Responsible for the day to day administration of DOT Tribal Transit grants including creation and submission of required grant reports in the Transit Award Management System (TrAMS) and National Transit Database (NTD).
- Manage Tribal Transit Program budget, assuring that expenditures are appropriate and within allowable reserves.
- Responsible for the submission of DOT Grant applications in conjunction with the Tribal Planning department, including formula fund grants.
- Responsible for creation and evaluation of annual and long term plans for the Tribal Transit Program, as required by DOT.
- Work with Lead Driver to maintain regular routes on the route/drive schedule as needed.
- Responsible for the acquisition and disposal of vehicles in accordance with DOT and Tribal Procurement and Inventory policies. Coordinate with Lead Driver, Office Manager, and Inventory/ Insurance Clerk to maintain an accurate inventory of Transit vehicles during the acquisition and disposal of vehicles.
- Provide outreach to Tribal programs and General Public to coordinate services.
- Engage with the Tribal Transit Committee as appropriate.
- Conduct regular staff meetings and problem solving sessions with Transit employees.
- Evaluate and revise all policies, procedures and handbooks as needed per federal/State regulations and in accordance with agency directives and guidelines.
- Work with Tribal HR Department to evaluate and revise Tribal Transit Drug testing policies and procedures as needed to ensure compliance with DOT guidelines.
- Maintain accurate records documentations of training, licensing, drug and alcohol testing, physicals, driving records, timekeeping, etc.
- Work with Insurance/ Inventory Clerk and Lead Driver to ensure reporting is carried out to insurance carriers in the event of agency vehicle accident.
- Assess transportation, grant guidelines and training needs: evaluate requests for services, creating plans to assure that both adequate transportation and qualified drivers are available to meet needs.
- Conduct and attend meeting and trainings as appropriate.
- Duties listed are only an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment.
- High School Diploma or GED required. Associate and/or Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field preferred.
- Strong knowledge of bus transportation systems, typically acquired by working a minimum of one years as a transportation manager or three years as a bus driver combined with supervisory or management experience.
- Bus Driver "trainer" experience highly desirable.
- Working knowledge of state and local regulations governing public/private transportation schedules.
- Ability to coordinate efficient routes with service and educational schedules.
- Strong oral/written communications skills.
- Working knowledge of requirements for CDL Licensing.
- May be required to fill in as driver when necessary.
- Ability to pass drug screen and background checks.
- Must meet Driver Eligibility Guidelines
- Will supervise all Tribal Transit Lead Driver and Office Manager.
- Must attend all meetings and training courses as required or directed by Physical Resource Director.
- Normal to heavy office work which includes the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment. Occasional kneeling, stooping and bending.
- While performing daily duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
- Ability to work outside in weather extremes.
- Physical capability, strength and coordination adequate to operate a 20 and up passenger bus.
- Reading, writing, calculating
- Above average social interaction skills
- Reasoning/Analysis
- Works with minimal to no supervision
- Substantial decision making relative to personnel, safety, fiscal, and operations management.
- Significant decision making in the recommendation of training and/or referral to training.
- Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
- Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.
- All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section , C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL and PL regarding criminal records check.
- Submit an application at , a resume, cover letter, and two (2) letters of recommendation are required. Applications submitted after the closing date or without proper documents will not be considered.
- If claiming Native American or Veteran preference, please include pertinent documentation.
- Call Human Resources at for further information.
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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