Benefits of Broward County Employment. High-Deductible Health Plan – Bi-Weekly Premiums:Single $10.90 – Family $80.79 Includes County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2,000 Annually. Consumer-Driven Health Plan – Bi-Weekly Premiums:Single $82.58 – Family $286.79 Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan 457 Deferred Compensation Employee Match. Eleven (11) Paid Holidays Each Year. Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 Weeks Per Year. Up to 40 Hours of Job Basis Leave for Eligible Positions. Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2 K Annually)Paid Parental Leave. THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. The Broward County Transportation Department (BCT), a public transportation agency under the Broward County Board of Commissioners based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, offers fixed-route, paratransit, community shuttle, and micro transit services within Broward County, as well as certain services to the neighboring counties. In addition, BCT will implement other modes of transit to become a multimodal agency with commuter rail, light rail, bus rapid transit and high-frequency bus service to our transit network. The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Superintendent of Transportation. General Description. Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Transit garage and coach system. Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Requires specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one (1) year of college from an accredited college or university or technical trade school. Requires four (4) years in transit maintenance with supervisory experience or closely related experience. Special Certifications and Licenses Required. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License for duration of appointment. May require valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with Passenger and Airbrake Endorsements (with No Restrictions) based on area of assignment. Preferences. EPA 608 (40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F (608) Federal License for Handling Refrigerants)EPA 609 Certification. ASE Certification in A 3 Manual Transmission, A 4 Steering and Suspension, A 5 Brakes, or A 7 ACOSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklift Compliance)1 or more years Maintenance Management Software (Asset Works or comparable) experience 1 or more years Time & Attendance (Kronos or comparable) experience 1 or more years experience working in a supervisory capacity in a union environment and/or union negotiation 1 or more years transit electric vehicle operation or maintenance experience 1 or more years farebox maintenance/repair or automotive paint/body maintenance/repair experience Technical Trade School Program Certification, Associate Degree, or higher in field of study related to the area of assignment SCOPE OF WORK Duties and Responsibilities The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary. Manages the day to day operation of the garage; monitors road calls, attendance, overtime, parts needed, repairs on buses, safety concerns and any other issues that come up on a daily basis. Administers different contracts for the agency including authorizing invoices for payment; approves p-card purchases of subordinates; attends various meetings (staff, supervisors, component manufacturers, bus manufacturer, safety, other division needs, pre-bids for projects, computer software, vendors, other county agencies, FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation), FTA (Federal Transit Administration). Writes various reports daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually; analyzes different reports to gather data to forecast future repairs; assists in writing technical specifications for new buses, specifications for new shop equipment as well as expiring contracts. Inspects the shop and work load and debriefs supervisor for amount of work completed and concerns he/she may have; meets with maintenance staff, if there is an issue with parts, assignments, instructions or other issues. Performs related work as assigned. Competencies. Business Insight: Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals. Shows considerable business insight, beyond the fundamentals. Asks probing questions and draws on a variety of sources to gain insight and to explore business drivers or industry trends. Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Consistently looks at complex issues from many angles; obtains a rich and deep understanding; swiftly cuts to the core issue; skillfully separates root causes from symptoms. Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Consistently demonstrates strong judgment; may be sought out by others for expertise and guidance. Takes smart, independent action in urgent and non-routine situations, knows when to escalate for others' involvement. Directs Work: Provides direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done. Confirms mutual agreement on accountabilities, fostering strong coordination and minimizing duplicated efforts. Communicates delays or problems early so others can manage their own work schedules effectively. Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Strengthens alignment and coordination between own work and others', providing well-sequenced activities and exact time frames. Foresees and resolves many potential bottlenecks and delays. Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Accepts responsibility for own work, both successes and failures. Handles fair share and does not make excuses for problems. Usually meets commitments to others. Drives Results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Holds self to high standards of performance; sets some challenging goals; wants to achieve meaningful results; pursues initiatives/efforts to successful completion and closure. Focuses on key goals, even during setbacks and obstacles. Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Disseminates knowledge, insights, and updates in a polished, precise, and compelling manner. Demonstrates a deep interest in others' comments. Creates rich documents and reports. Drives Engagement: Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. Readily includes people and ensures their efforts are recognized; seeks to learn from their success. Ensures that people understand exactly why the work is important and meaningful. Demonstrates Self-Awareness: Uses a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. Actively seeks feedback from a variety of sources; asks clarifying questions to understand and improve own impact on others or on team performance. Reflects on and learns from own mistakes. WORK ENVIRONMENT Physical Demands Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office equipment or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy. Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment) Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. None.