The City of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, is a beautiful and thriving community of 44,678 located at the foot of Lake Winnebago. Fond du Lac is a great place to live and work and its recreational opportunities are second-to-none. In addition, Fond du Lac is only an hour away from Green Bay, Milwaukee, and Madison and all those communities have to offer.

The City of Fond du Lac is accepting submissions for the position of Transit Manager. This full-time position reports directly to the Director of Public Works and will supervise, direct, and coordinate the operations of the Fond du Lac Area Transit (FDLAT) System including financial management, transit development, public relations and operations management, and procurement and contract management operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Risk Management
  • Budget
  • Federal, State and Local Compliance
  • Leadership
  • Customer Service
  • Grant Application and Funding
  • Training
  • Special projects and duties as assigned or required

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree is required and Master’s Degree preferred in Public or Business Administration; or any combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Minimum of five years of supervisory/leadership experience
  • Possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver’s license; a good driving record is required.
  • Knowledge of general office procedures and practices including experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, Publisher, Outlook, PowerPoint; Ride Systems GPS Bus Tracking; Social Media; Financial Enterprise; Bus Surveillance Systems; WisDOT Transit Management System; Appian for Federal reporting; and Token Transit applications with ability to learn additional computer programs as needed
  • Superior oral and written communications skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials, fellow employees and the public
  • Ability to perform assigned duties with minimum supervision
  • Ability to act independently and confidently in situations of stress
  • Knowledge of Public Transportation Operations is preferred, with additional training or experience in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) compliant procurement practices a plus.

BENEFITS:  We offer a comprehensive benefit package including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; long-term disability; 457 and Roth retirement plans; and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System. This continues to be one of the best-funded public employee retirement systems in the country. The financial strength of the WRS is attributable to its unique plan design, funding discipline, strong governance, and the effective investment strategies of the State of Wisconsin Investment Board.

Relocation and Educational Assistance is also available. https://www.fdl.wi.gov/hr/employee-resources/benefits/

PAID TIME OFF: We offer a generous paid time off package including compensatory time in lieu of overtime, 9 standard holidays, 5 floating holidays, sick leave (8 hours/month); and vacation schedule based on previous career and field experience.

SALARY RANGE: We offer a competitive compensation package ($83,258 – $96,000/annually) based upon knowledge, skills, and abilities with potential to receive additional step increases based on meeting and/or exceeding goals/expectations; annual COLA and step increases pending City Council approval of budgets; and future promotional opportunities in alignment with succession and career path.

If you are interested in this excellent opportunity, please submit a City application, or a detailed resume and cover letter describing your interest and experience as it relates directly to this position to Jackie Braatz.

Open until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer