Bureau Chief of Public Transportation

Connecticut Department Of Administrative Services

Manages state resources, operations, and services, streamlining efficiency for Connecticut government.

Lead CTDOT’s public transportation bureau overseeing rail, bus, ferry services and strategy.

16 days ago ago

$151,950 - $207,189

Expert & Leadership (13+ years)

Full Time

Newington, CT

Hybrid

Company Size

1,700 Employees

Service Specialisms

Construction services

Project Management

Consulting

Engineering

Architecture

Property Development

Design

Technical Services

Sector Specialisms

Human Resources

Information Technology

Fleet Vehicle Services

Building and Construction

Procurement

Grants Administration

Role

What you would be doing

strategic planning

data reporting

program management

service delivery

stakeholder engagement

team development

Help shape the Department’s long-term vision, strategy, and programs for serving the mobility needs of Connecticut’s residents and businesses while supporting economic growth, strong communities, and a healthy sustainable environment;
Build the capacity of the Bureau of Public Transportation team through staff development, coaching, mentoring and team building opportunities.
Help CTDOT adapt to evolving state and federal priorities relative to future public transportation needs, issues, and best practices;
Lead the preparation of the state’s long-term strategic vision for public transportation;
Fulfill all planning, data collection, and reporting requirements as called for in state and federal laws and regulations;
Oversee and manage the two offices that constitute the Bureau of Public Transportation;
This capacity is interpreted as planning, supervising, organizing, directing and/or controlling resources of a major subdivision of an agency or organization.
Play an integral role in reducing transportation emissions by increasing utilization of public transportation;
Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
Partner with the contracted service providers to deliver safe, clean, and efficient public transportation services to sustain and build ridership and customer satisfaction levels;
administer a large scale public transportation program;
deal with public advocacy groups and public transportation users.

What you bring

leadership

public transit

master's

negotiation

stakeholder

legislative

Leadership experience with a demonstrated record of achievement in the public transportation sector
and ability to apply management principles and practices;
Experience with public transportation operations, transit industry best practices, emerging technology, and transportation policy
For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Transit Manager or Transportation Assistant Planning Director.
A Master's degree in urban or transportation planning or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
Experience leading a multidisciplinary professional team to deliver large projects or programs
Knowledge of state and federal legislative, contractual and procurement processes;
Experience in organizational and staff development and involvement in collaborative initiatives
College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
Considerable knowledge of
relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
oral and written communication skills;
Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
Experience with complex negotiations
interpersonal skills;
Experience communicating effectively in both written and verbal formats
Experience interacting and coordinating among high-level stakeholders across various levels of government
Experience working in government to include experience with legislative and public budgeting processes
Ability to
First shift