Overview

https://www.prothman.com/Open_Recruitments/ViewJob.aspx?job=3103

Job Description     

Salary: $130,000 – $160,000. Grant Transit Authority (GTA) is a Public Transportation Benefit Area located in Grant County, Washington, covering the entire county. GTA is headquartered in the city of Moses Lake, which is the county’s largest city. GTA operates under the direction of a ten-member board of directors and with 42 employees who support and provide Fixed-Route, Paratransit/Demand Response and Vanpool services throughout Grant County. GTA’s 2022 budget was $6 million.

Responsibilities     

The General Manager will work under the Board of Directors to direct and oversee the efficient business and operations of the GTA system(s).

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in transportation management, public administration and/or business administration or a closely related field, and 7 years of progressively responsible experience in the areas of public transportation, labor relations, budget preparation and administration, grant writing, marketing and public relations is required, with 10 years being highly desirable. Candidates must have 5 years of increasingly responsible supervisory experience in transit operations, preferably in a union environment, which produced broad knowledge of operational policies and procedures, good performance and work history, and relevant leadership and decision-making skills. Any equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree, per board discretion.

Additional Information         

For a complete position profile, full job description and to apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on “Open Recruitments”. For questions, call 206-368-0050. Grant Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply by June 18, 2023. (Applications reviewed as submitted. Open until filled.)