Transit Program Administrator I (Program Administrator I)

Transit Program Administrator I

About the Job: In this position you will support the coordination and monitoring of various transit programs for Mountain Metropolitan Transit including but not limited to fixed-route paratransit and security. This position also ensures program compliance with Federal State and local rules regulations and standards.

Work Schedule: This position will respond to after-hours emergencies and service impacts as part of an on-call rotation.

This is a special at-will position funded by an FTA grant received by Transit annually.

As a Transit Program Administrator I you will:

• Provide contract compliance monitor key performance indicators track and assess liquidated damages process and administer invoicing and ensure Mountain Metropolitan Transits Policies and Procedures are being followed.
• Create update and present key performance indicator reports for staff management and outside agencies.
• Utilize analytical data key performance indicators and expertise to provide recommendations for service improvements.
• Monitor complaints and inquiries; respond where appropriate and ensure contractors correct issues.
• Review and respond to contractor incidents and safety and security reports; follow up with contractors on corrective actions.
• Develop scopes of work and cost estimates for transit projects.
• Develop and maintain project budget and financial information; monitor and track expenditures to ensure compliance within program budgets.
• Demonstrate expertise and provide technical support in the application of Federal State and Local rules and requirements.
• Respond as needed to after-hours emergencies and service impacts as part of an on-call rotation.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on theCity of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of program development implementation and management
• Procedures methods and techniques of budget preparation and control
• Pertinent federal state and local laws codes and regulations
• Methods and techniques of data collection
• Modern office technology and software including Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Power Point and Outlook)

Ability to:

• Recommend and implement goals and objectives for service delivery
• Evaluate and develop programs that meet community needs
• Ensure program compliance with mandated policies procedures rules and regulations
• Prepare and administer assigned program budgets
• Use independent judgment to make reasonable decisions and recommendations
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees contractors and community groups

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration business administration community development social sciences or other related field
• One year of full-time professional program administration experience

The following qualifications are not required but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Experience working with public transit operations paratransit services and/or fixed-route services
• Experience monitoring program compliance
• Experience working with Trapeze Route Match or other similar transportation management systems

Please contact City Recruiting at for any questions about this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position area of assignment and specific job assignments including shift differential pay differential acting or lead special assignment hazard pay longevity cell phone allowance uniform allowance relocation awards standby call out compensatory time off tuition overtime extra duty incentive holiday premium proficiency and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities knowledge skills and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1 H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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