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Transit Administrator, City of Clemson / Clemson Area Transit System (CATS)

Job Category
Administration
Employee Status
Full Time
Job Duties

The City of Clemson is seeking a dynamic and experienced Transit Administrator to lead and enhance the Clemson Area Transit System. Clemson Area Transit is a fare free system that serves partners in Anderson, Oconee and Pickens Counties. The Transit Administrator will oversee the planning, development, and management of transit services. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a strategic vision for urban mobility, and a commitment to advancing transportation solutions that support the city's growth and quality of life.

Plans, organizes, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates programs, plans, services, staffing, training, and equipment of the transit system. Coordinates operations to obtain optimum use of facilities, equipment, and personnel. Works with community agencies, local, state, and federal officials on transit issues within both of the CATbus’ designated UZA and Rural Areas. Maintains direct fiscal responsibility for the development and management of the overall Transit System budget.

Supervises department employees which involves such duties as instructing, assigning and reviewing work, maintaining standards, acting on employee problems, selecting new employees, appraising employee performance, and recommending promotions, discipline, termination, and salary increases.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in management, business administration, or related field Six years of transit experience and administration management experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must have a valid South Carolina driver's license or the ability to obtain one with a commercial driver’s license with air brake and passenger endorsement.

 

Pay Info
The expected compensation for this position is between $89,000 - $115,000, depending upon qualifications. Budgeted allowances will be provided for professional development and participation in professional organizations. Comprehensive benefits are available as well.
How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply through the FGP posting at https://www.fgp.com/jobs/cats-transit-administrator-48169/. 

Candidates may also submit questions to Christin Mack, Manager of Public Sector Executive Search at FGP, cmack@fgp.com. Please indicate “City of Clemson - Transit Administrator” in subject line.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Clemson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Prospective and current employees should contact Human Resources to request an ADA accommodation.