Deputy Director of Transportation

Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Transportation, the Deputy provides general oversight and direction to the Department of Transportation which is primarily responsible for the planning, scheduling, and operations of public transit within the City of Detroit.

Examples of Duties

• Sets and changes policy and operational direction consistent with legal requirements and the vision, mission, and goals set forth by the department.

• Ensures the effective acquisition, scheduling, dispatching, and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.

• Establishes and implements policies, procedures, and standards for the efficient, safe, and effective operation of the municipal public transportation system.

• Creates and implements strategic planning for the internal divisions and provides direction to division managers.

• Ensures operational metrics, goals, and key performance indicators are measured accurately and met consistently.

• Manages public transportation operations and activities, including facility and fleet maintenance in compliance with Federal Trade Association (FTA) and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.

• Recommends and implements improvements to transportation programs that meet the needs of the ridership, while maintaining a customer-focused environment.

• Represents the department at City Council and with other public events and official contacts.

• Assists in the preparation and management of the Department's budget.

• Interfaces with other City agencies to ensure that programs and activities are consistently aligned with other City-related priorities and to ensure efficient and seamless provision of overlapping City services.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, or a closely related field.

• Five or more years of experience at the executive level management for a transportation department including extensive knowledge of transit operations, facility, and fleet maintenance.

• Thorough understanding of laws and regulations related to the transportation industry.

• Demonstrated ability to work well with internal shareholders including other departments and collective bargaining units.

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education requirements of this position.