Transit Services Supervisor - IT & Facilities

Description / Position Overview

Transit Services Supervisor

• IT & Facilities

As the Transit Services Supervisor you will oversee infrastructure support by managing transit information technology and facilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team of IT professionals and creating collaborative relationships with Transit Administration and the City IT department. Additionally, as Transit Service Supervisor, you will be responsible for managing facility assets, including the development and maintenance of ADA transition plans and project management standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT and experience managing assets, as well as excellent leadership and communication skills.

If you are looking for an exciting and challenging opportunity to lead a team of professionals and make a positive impact on the City of Colorado Springs, we encourage you to apply today!

This special at-will position is funded by a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant received by Transit annually.

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Essential Job Functions- the basic job duties an employee must be able to perform:

• Manage Transit Information Technology staff, in collaboration with City IT departments; create, review, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures; stay up to date with the latest trends

• Create collaborative relationships between the Transit IT team and Transit Administration as well as the City IT department and other stakeholders.

• Manage information technology assets including, specialized applications and intelligent transit technology, cellular phones, PC's, monitors, cameras, and tablets

• Select, develop, direct, motivate, and evaluate assigned staff; provide and/or coordinate staff training; and work with employees to obtain successful and positive outcomes

• Monitor team workflow; review and evaluate procedures and work product, and meet with reporting staff to identify and resolve operational or procedural problems

• Ensure all activities are carried out in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations; set policies and procedures to ensure activities are carried out by sound practices and with proper internal controls

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

Knowledge of:

• Transit operations, funding, planning, and rules and regulations

• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulation

• Principles and practices of various transit systems

Ability to:

• Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and best practices

• Prioritize, organize, and manage multiple projects

• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships

• Provide excellent supervisory skills needed to manage and direct operational services

Successful candidates will have

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in computer science, business administration, or another related area of study

• Five years of full-time, professional experience in information technology, transit, asset management, or a related field

• A minimum of three years of supervisory experience

One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.

Ideal candidates will also have

• Experience with operations related to facilities management and information technology.

• Experience with project management

• Knowledge of transit operations, funding, planning, and rules and regulations

Additional Information

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the United States.

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