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The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) was founded in 1990 and provides public transit services through a Joint Powers Agreement to the cities of Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Prior Lake, Rosemount, Savage, and Shakopee, MN (southern suburbs of the Twin Cities). Since its founding, MVTA has grown to be the second largest public transit agency in the state with nearly 3 million rides in 2016.

MVTA has a career opportunity for a Transportation Administrator. Under limited supervision of the Transportation Director, the Transportation Administrator assists with the day-to-day transit operations. They ensure safe and efficient service using various technology systems while assisting with service expansion, determining safe, efficient operational procedures for new service and facilities, prioritizing and resolving service performance issues, creating operational plans, determining transit stop and shelter placement, acting as a transit advocate, and educating the public and others about transit benefits and requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education:
  • Training at a technical or vocational school with a focus on business management, operations, or a related field.

• Experience:
  • Four (4) years of transportation experience with two (2) years of supervisory experience

• Training, Certificates, or Licenses
  • Possess a valid Driver’s License

  • Possess knowledge of State and Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations

2019 Salary Range: $56,050.80 – $84,076.20 DOQ

For the complete job description, application materials, and application process, visit https://www.mvta.com/about/employment/. Application must include cover letter, resume, and completed job application. Forward complete applications to [email protected]. Position opened until March 29, 2019.