Transit Manager

Department: Tribal Transit Grant Program

Supervisor: Tribal Administrator

Status: Full-time, One Year Grant Funded position with benefits

In-House/Tribal Applications Due: Wednesday, July 30, 2025

All Other Applications Due: Until filled

Salary: $22.00+/hour & benefits

Job Summary:

The Transit Manager is responsible for the planning, development, and administration of Federally funded transit programs, regional transit planning, grant administration, and serving as a liaison for public transit with the Tribal community, Western Arizona Council of Governments, Federal Transit Administration, and other governmental agencies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Plans, develops, implements and administers the Tribe’s public transit program including regional transit planning, continually ensuring an effective and efficient program which complies with all federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies

Prepares, submits, and manages annual Federal Section 5311(c) Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program (Tribal Transit Program) Grant applications

Performs all aspects of Federal Section 5311(c) Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program Grant administration. This includes, but is not limited to: monitoring and reporting system performance on a daily, weekly and monthly basis; National Transit Database (NTD) reporting

Develops, administers and monitors the annual budget for transit service administration, operation, and capital projects; monitors and forecasts expenditures of funds needed for staffing, training, equipment, materials and supplies

Participates in federal audits and site visits (if applicable)

Works with Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) as well as other governmental agencies to provide efficient public transportation services and maximize coordination efforts. Submit required planning data to WACOG for annual Coordination Plan Updates

Develops and maintains departmental policies and procedures

Prepares transit reports and presentations for Tribal Council

Participates in Transportation Committee meetings on a quarterly basis

Travels occasionally to attend all mandatory federal conferences and training sessions

Works with the Tribe’s Consultant for background information and ongoing administration as necessary

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the methods, practices and procedures involved in transit system planning and operations management

Knowledge of transit equipment and relevant technologies

Knowledge of traffic and safety laws

Knowledge of modern business financial principles and practices

Knowledge of record keeping practices

Knowledge of marketing concepts that can be employed to promote transit use

Knowledge of contract administration

Skill in operating computer software programs and spreadsheets

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Ability to interact with citizen groups, elected officials and high-level administrators

Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public

Ability to provide leadership in formulating and directing policies and programs and engendering a creative environment

Ability to prepare clear and concise reports

Ability to prepare grant proposals and administer grants

Ability to travel as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Public or Business Administration, Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Engineering, or related field, plus two years experience in public transit administration, planning, management or operations or,

Completion of two years course work beyond high school in Public or Business Administration, Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Engineering, or related field, plus five years experience in public transit administration, planning, management or operations or,

Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to five plus years’ experience in public transit administration, planning, management, or operations.

Possess a valid driver’s license

The Kaibab Paiute Tribe abides by the Indian Preference Act. We are committed to providing a drug-free workplace, and all positions require pre-employment, accident, and random drug testing. Candidates will be required to sign a Confidentiality Agreement.