N473 Program Services Section Director - Public Transportation Division

Public Transportation Division Manager

Oversees and directs a section of professional, technical and administrative employees responsible for program management, program compliance and grant management work for the Department’s Public Transportation Division. Reports to the Director, Public Transportation Division. Work requires contact with national, state and local executives and governmental officials. Employees at this level perform work at the highest level of discretion and independent judgment and are responsible for final outcome.

Essential Duties: Assists in overseeing, coordinating and implementing the Department public transportation related programs involving rural transportation contractors, urban public transportation contractors and client transportation services. Develops goals, objectives and measurement tools that integrate support and functional activities to ensure effective accomplishment of division responsibilities. Makes field visits to evaluate compliance and monitoring efforts. Oversees preparation of requests for proposals and related competitive selection processes. Provides technical assistance to transit systems officials and Department personnel. Recommends Department policy on public transportation grant, operations and compliance matters including writing minute orders, rules and policies to determine funding allocations and define procedures for transportation system operations. Responds to inquiries concerning public transportation program matters from the Administration, Department personnel, consultants, contractors, transportation system sponsors and the public. Reviews, analyzes and interprets federal and state laws, rules and regulations regarding public transportation or planning. Directs, develops and implements the Department's public transportation program management, program compliance and grant management efforts. Develops and implements required State Management Plans and Standard Operating Procedures to ensure efficient adherence to all federal and state grant program requirements with minimal risk to the department. Interacts and represents the department on a routine basis with local elected officials, lead agency staff, and federal regulators.