Chief of Public Transportation
Job ID: 7576066
Sector: Government: State/Regional/Other
Company Name: Virginia Department of Rail & Public Transportation
Field of Interest: Transportation
Location(s): Richmond, Virginia, 23218, United States
Posted: January 20, 2011
Job Function: Management/Administrative
Entry Level: No
Job Type: Full-Time
Degree Desired: Master's: MPA, MPP, MPM, etc.
Chief of Public Transportation
Commonwealth of Virginia
The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) is conducting a nationwide search to fill the position of Chief of Public Transportation. The candidate will provide leadership at the executive level to help shape public transportation in Virginia and will develop key policy directives for the agency to increase the efficiency of Virginia's existing public transportation system, as well as plan for future system expansions.
DRPT is a fast-paced, growing agency associated with public transportation services, passenger and freight rail systems, and transportation demand management that provides mobility and transportation choices to Virginia's citizens. We are looking for a leader who seeks to be a part of the solution to Virginia's transportation needs.
The successful candidate will oversee the agency's public transportation division which includes transit, transportation demand management, and human service transportation programs. The position administers a $300 million annual state and federal grant program which supports over $1.1 billion in public transportation initiatives in Virginia as well as all public transportation planning activities for the Commonwealth.
The position requires significant experience within the transit industry including experience in project development and management, grant funding and administration, and transportation planning. The Chief of Public Transportation must possess excellent communication skills as they will routinely interact with diverse constituencies including elected officials; federal, state and local leaders; agency boards; public transportation providers; and the general public.
Qualifications and on-line application instructions can be found at http://www.dhrm.virginia.gov under position #00029.
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