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SOUTH BEND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION
In accordance with the provisions of 49 CFR Part 26, South Bend Public Transportation Corporation (TRANSPO) has established an overall goal of 1.28% for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) for Federal Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2009.
This goal and its rationale have been developed in accordance with the Federal Transit Administration’s DBE program. The goal and its rationale are available for inspection during normal business hours, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday at TRANSPO’s office at 901 East Northside Boulevard, South Bend, IN 46617 for thirty (30) calendar days from the date of this notice.
Comments regarding the goal and its rationale will be accepted for forty-five (45) calendar days from the date of this notice.
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
TRAIN DE-ICING SYSTEMS
No.: FRI-2009-RSV-001
Go Transit is seeking information on environmentally friendly systems to remove accumulated snow and ice from the undercarriage and trucks of its locomotives and coaches.
Contractors who supply such systems are requested to forward information concerning their systems to the address noted below by the date indicated. The information provided shall include, but not be limited to, a description of the de-icing method, installation requirements, deterrence to further ice and snow accumulation, energy requirements and locations where the system is currently in service with contact information.
In the event GO Transit decided to proceed with the acquisition of such a system, it shall be conducted in accordance with GO Transit’s procurement policies and procedures.
Interested Contractors are required to send the requested information to the attention of Ian Caie, Purchasing Agent, by e-mail at Ian.Caie@gotransit.com. Submissions will be received until the close of business on Thursday, May 28, 2009.
Pour plus de renseignements, veuillez composer le (416) 869-3200 ou le 1 888 GET ON GO (438-6646).
GO TRANSIT
20 Bay Street, Suite 600
Toronto, Ontario
M5J 2W3
www.gotransit.com
The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky is offering for sale by sealed bid the following used transit buses.
Sealed bids are due by 2:00 P.M. E.D.S.T. Thursday, June 11 2009 at which time they will be opened.
| (The following 11 buses will be sold as a package) |
| Two |
1998 |
Orion II Buses |
| Two |
1992 |
Flxible Metro 35/96 Buses |
| Two |
1993 |
Flxible Metro 35/96 Buses |
| Three |
1995 |
Gillig Phantom 35/96 Buses |
| Two |
1995 |
Gillig Phantom 40/102 Buses |
| Four |
2004 |
Goshen/Ford E450 Cutaway Paratransit |
| One |
1993 |
Chevrolet 1Ton Utility Truck |
| One |
1982 |
Tenant Sweeper/Scrubber |
| One |
1950’s |
6000 lb. Towmotor Forklift |
Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky
3375 Madison Pike,
Ft. Wright, KY 41017
Mary Lou Franzoni, General Manager
The vehicles are currently on scrap tires suitable for towing or flat bed transportation.
The buses are to be sold “where is … as is” and no warranty of suitability for operation is expressed or implied. Successful bidder assumes all costs and liability incident to the removal and use of the buses. All buses must be removed from T.A.N.K. property by
July 1, 2009.
The 11 buses will be only sold as a package deal and no reserve is set for them. T.A.N.K. also reserves the right to accept any bid or reject any or all bids in its own best interest.
Required bid forms are available by contacting T.A.N.K. at (859) 814-2141.
Request for Proposal (RFP)
Regional Transportation District (RTD)
RFP No. 19DH010
The Regional Transportation District (RTD) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide a
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - GROUP 21
For the Regional Transportation District
RFP’s are available
Requests for copies of the RFP should be directed to:
Kathy Melluzzo (303) 299-2251 (before 3:00 p.m. for same day mailing); by e-mail at Kathleen.Melluzzo@rtd-denver.com. To pick up in person-please arrive at 1600 Blake Street by 3:30 p.m.
Inquiries concerning the content of the RFP should be directed to:
Robert Brown, Contract Negotiator
Regional Transportation District
1600 Blake Street
Denver, CO 80202-1399
(303) 299-2228
Bob.Brown@rtd-denver.com
Proposals will be received until 1:00 p.m., Friday, June 12, 2009.
ADVERTISEMENT
FOR INDUSTRY REVIEW COMMENTS ONLY OF
DRAFT RFP FOR
PROCUREMENT OF
TRANSIT VEHICLES
The SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT (“BART” or the “District”), 300 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, California, by this Advertisement for Industry Review, solicits review comments on a DRAFT Request for Proposals (RFPs) for the procurement of new heavy rail transit vehicles. This draft document is for an industry review only and does not represent a request for proposals.
The purpose of this Industry Review is: 1) to familiarize prospective carbuilders with the contract requirements and the RFP process, and 2) to receive comments and questions from prospective carbuilders before finalizing the RFP documents. The provisions of the RFP are subject to additional review and changes by BART staff. The total estimated contract value is between $1.0 billion and $3.4 billion, and is subject to financial assistance from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
The scope of work, in general, consists of providing the design, engineering, mockups, manufacture, assembly, testing, delivery, materials, tools, equipment, performance and acceptance testing for 200 new heavy rail transit vehicles, ready for revenue service as an integral part of the District's transportation system, and associated program management, in service support, publications, warranty, training and data submittal. Additionally, there are two Options of 250 vehicles each, and two Options of 150 vehicles each.
Interested parties may contact the following carbuilders to participate in the Industry Review:
ALSTOM Transportation, Inc.
Attn: Mark Stover, Manager Bid and Tender Group
1 Transit Drive
Hornell, NY 14843
Tel: 585-279-1462
Fax: 585-279-1430
Email: mark.stover@transport.alstom.com
AnsaldoBreda, Inc.
Attn: Lorenzo Reffreger, Director of Marketing, Sales and Service
101 The Embarcadero, Suite 210
San Francisco, CA 94105
Tel: 415-397-7008
Email: Ireffreger@alsaldobredainc.com
Bombardier Transportation
Attn: Robert Furniss
3260 Tillman Drive, Suite 110
Bensalem, PA 19020-2029
Tel: 443-340-7349
Email: robert.furniss@us.transport.bombardier.com
CAF USA, Inc.
Attn: Virginia Verdeja, VP, Sales
1401 K Street NW, Suite 803
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: 202-898-4848
Fax: 202-216-8929
Email: virginia.verdeja@cafusa.com
Kawasaki Rail Car, Inc.
Attn: Hiroji Iwasaki, Executive VP
29 Wells Avenue, Building 4
Yonkers, NY 10701
Tel: 914-376-4715
Fax: 914-376-4779
Email: iwasaki@kawasakirailcar.com
Kinkisharyo International, LLC
Attn: Rainer Hombach, VP & General Manager
20 Caven Point Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
Tel: 201-209-2520
Email: rainer@killc.com
Rotem Company
Attn: Jack Martinson, VP, Business Development
1 Crescent Drive, Suite 102
Navy Yard Corporate Center
Philadelphia, PA 19112
Tel: 215-227-6836, x203
Email: jmartinson@rotemusa.com
Siemens Transportation Systems, Inc.
Headquarters
Attn: Frank Guzzo, Marketing Manager
7464 French Road
Sacramento, CA 95828
Tel: 916-681-3000
Fax: 916-681-3116
Email: frank.guzzo@siemens.com
Nippon Sharyo USA, Inc.
Attn: Ted Oshima
2340 S. Arlington Heights Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Tel: 847-228-2700, x138
Fax: 847-228-5530
Email: oshima@nipponsharyo.com
The Industry Review Draft RFP may be obtained from BART in person by written request (fax request acceptable at (510) 874-7379) to
Susan Presley,
Project Manager
Rail Vehicles Capital Program,
300 Lakeside Drive,
21st Floor,
Oakland, CA 94612
. Closing date for receipt of written comments is by 5:00 PM, PDT, May 26, 2009. The Industry Review Draft RFP includes a Comment Form for the reviewer's use.
Dated at Oakland, California this 21st day of April, 2009.
/s/ Kenneth A. Duron
Kenneth A. Duron,
District Secretary
San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District
SOLICITATION OF LETTERS OF INTEREST – COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) OVER THE ROAD MOTOR COACHES
The City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) is soliciting Letters of Interest (LOI) from bus manufacturers interested in manufacturing Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), forty-foot and/or forty-five (45) foot, over-the-road, 102” wide, commuter style vehicles, which have been certified by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for transit applications, for the Commuter Express program.
If your firm is interested in receiving the complete document for solicitations of Letter of Interest (LOI), contact Kari Derderian at kari.derderian@lacity.org
All questions must be submitted via e-mail prior to 5:00 PM PDT on Monday, May 18, 2009.
The goal of this solicitation is to gain a better understanding of the number of companies that would be interested in manufacturing these vehicles for the City.
In order to give fair consideration to all responses and render the findings from this
solicitation in a timely manner, the interested parties shall submit their LOI such that it
is received at the address below no later than 5:00 PM PDT on Friday, June 5,2009. All responses shall include three (3) hard copies and one (1) compact disc
(CD-ROM) containing all documents in a PC‑compatible Adobe Acrobat or Microsoft
Office document format. This package shall be delivered to the following address:
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
Department of Transportation
Bureau of Transit Programs
100 South Main Street, 10th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90012
Attention: Kari Derderian
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
THE MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
MARC TRAIN SERVICE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES
The Maryland Transit Administration is preparing to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a qualified Contractor to operate and maintain MARC Commuter Rail Service operations on the Brunswick Line and the Camden Line as set forth in the Scope of Services. The contract will include a one-year Mobilization Phase in a base service term of five (5) years, with a renewal option for five (5) years.
The RFP, MTA-1227 will be posted on or after May 1, 2009 at eMaryland Marketplace (www.emarylandmarketplace.com), and will be available for downloading by visiting the MTA website, (www.mtamaryland.com), and clicking on Doing Business.
For further information concerning this procurement, please contact:
Office of Procurement
Maryland Transit Administration
William Donald Schaefer Tower
6 St. Paul Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Attention:
John Cousins
(410) 767-3359
Request for Proposal
Bus Shelters
The Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority is seeking proposals from professional companies in the manufacturer, sale, and installation of “BRT style” bus stop shelters for our public transit system. Shelters should include both 3 and 4 sided configurations. Shelters proposals should include options for customization.
A copy of the complete Request for Proposal can be obtained by contacting Pat Downs at (615) 880-3977, fax: (615) 862-6208, or email at patricia.downs@nashville.gov. Any questions pertaining to the Proposal must be received in writing by Monday, May 18, 2009 before 4:00 p.m (Central time).
All proposals must be received on or before 11:00 a.m. (Central time) Monday, May 25, 2009 in accordance with the instructions and specifications. This project is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).
The NMTA reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, if, in its judgment, is in the best interest of NMTA.
Capital Grants Administrator
Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority
130 Nestor Street
Nashville, TN 37210
CAPITAL AREA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
PROJECT #2009-110
Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) is soliciting proposals for the rebuild of several buses.
Copies of the above Request For Proposal (RFP) may be obtained from: the CATA website: www.cata.org; or from:
Ray Irvine,
Purchasing & Contracts Manager,
Capital Area Transportation Authority,
4615 Tranter Street,
Lansing, MI 48910
e-mail address: rirvine@cata.org.
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Purchasing & Contracts
600 South Grand Central Parkway
Las Vegas, Nevada 89106
Fax: (702) 676-1588
Request for Proposals
RFP No. 09-085
Title: ADA Paratransit Services-Functional Ability Assessments
Scope of Work: Contract with a Company to provide space and staffing to provide in-person functional ability assessments to determine ADA Paratransit Service Eligibilty for the RTC.
0 The successful Proposer shall cooperate with the RTC in meeting its commitments and objectives with regard to ensuring nondiscrimination in the award and administration of U.S. DOT-assisted contracts and shall use its best efforts to ensure that barriers to participation of DBEs do not exist.
Pre-Bid Conference: Will be held on 05/11/09 at 11:00 a.m., at the RTC Administration Building, 600 S. Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89106, conference room #296. The purpose of this conference is to discuss the specifications.
Proposal Opening: All proposals must be received by 06/04/09 at 3:00 p.m. at the Regional Transportation Commission, 600 South Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas, Nevada 89106, 1st floor reception desk. Proposals must be time-stamped no later than 3:00. Proposals time-stamped after that date and time will not be not be considered in the award and will be returned to the Proposer.
Solicitation Documents may be obtained on 05/04/09 at the
Regional Transportation Commission,
600 South Grand Central Parkway,
Las Vegas, Nevada 89106,
1st floor reception desk or by e-mailing a request to bilynskyl@rtcsnv.com.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Pension Actuarial Services
The South Bend Public Transportation Corporation (TRANSPO) is requesting proposals from qualified firms until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 for the procurement of Pension Actuarial Services Services. To obtain an RFP packet or for more information please contact Chris Kubaszak, Controller, by calling 574-239-8903 or via email ckubaszak@sbtranspo.com to P.O. Box 1437, South Bend, IN 46624.
The procurement for Pension Actuarial Services shall follow TRANSPO’s policies and FTA requirements for competitive procurement. The successful contractor will be required to comply with the applicable Equal Opportunity Laws and Regulations. TRANSPO, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended and 49 CFR Part 26, will afford Disadvantaged Business Enterprises full opportunity to respond and will not discriminate against any interested firm or person on the basis of race, color, sex, or national origin in the review of qualifications or contract award.
>Metropolitan Council Contracted Operation of Coach Bus Express Route Service from Lakeville to Downtown Minneapolis, MN. Contract Number 09P076.
The Metropolitan Council intends to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for contracted operation of fixed-route coach bus express service between Lakeville and downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota in May, 2009. Interested offerors are advised to monitor the Council’s contracting opportunities website (
www.metrocouncil.org/doing_business/solicitindex.htm) for the posting of the RFP.
If you have any questions regarding this advertisement, or need assistance accessing the Council’s notices, please contact Steve at 651-602-1499 or
steven.victorey@metc.state.mn.us.
Request for Proposals
Diesel-Powered Mid-Size Transit Buses
The Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) seeks proposals for the multi-year purchase of up to ten (10) diesel-powered mid-size transit buses (body-on-chassis design) with options for up to ten (10) additional buses. Proposals will be received by RGRTA at 1372 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14609, until Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 4:00 PM.
A competitive negotiated purchase procedure shall be used. The exact quantity of buses to be purchased is dependent upon the amount of federal and state assistance secured by RGRTA.
Copies of the RFP and Technical Specifications may be requested from Charles E. Walker, RGRTA Project Manager, by e-mail (cwalker@rgrta.com) or by fax (585/654-0289). Firms on the Comptroller General’s list of ineligible contractors may not participate.
Offerors may request, in writing, a clarification or interpretation of any aspect of the Contract Documents and Technical Specifications or any addenda thereto. Such written requests shall be transmitted by letter or by email and must be received no later than June 10, 2009.
Each proposal shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in an amount not less than 5% of the total base bid. Proposals are binding for 120 days after the due date.
RGRTA has the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any informalities therein, and to readvertise for proposals. RGRTA is a tax-exempt public authority.
Firms submitting proposals are fully responsible for their delivery. Reliance upon mail or public carriers is at the firm’s risk. Late proposals will not be considered.
Charles E. Walker
Project Manager
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority (Nashville MTA) is soliciting proposals from highly experienced and qualified companies to design and engineer and install an integrated Passenger Information System at the new Music City Central Transit Center and at bus shelters along the new Bus Rapid Transit Line. The Passenger Information System will consist of Bus Information, Visual/Audio Messaging, and Public Address. We are requesting that the system you propose be designed to work seamless with the infrastructure that is in place.
“This project is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).” Award of this project is subject to Nashville MTA receiving these funds.
Nashville MTA has scheduled a teleconference for Wednesday, May 13, 2009, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (CDT). If a Proposer is interested in participating via the teleconference, e-mail Ms. Hunter no later than 1:00 p.m. (CDT), Monday, May 11, 2009 and she will provide the call in number. Proposers are encouraged to participate in the teleconference.
Nashville MTA will accept Proposals at its office located at 130 Nestor Street, Nashville, TN 37210, until 1:00 p.m., Central Daylight Time (CDT), Friday, May 29, 2009. Proposals received after this date and time will not be accepted.
Disadvantage minority and women-owned business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals in response to this notice and there will be no discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, disability or marital status in the award of the contract or any subcontract.
Detailed specifications, addenda and other information regarding the RFP are available via the internet at www.NashvilleMTA.org/procurements or by contacting Mrs. Frances Hunter via e-mail: frances.hunter@Nashville.gov or by phone: (615) 862-6118.
Nashville MTA reserves the right to accept or reject some or all proposals received.
For purposes of this RFP, the Nashville MTA ADA Coordinator and Title VI Coordinator can be reached at (615) 862-5950
NASHVILLE MTA Web site – www.NashvilleMTA.org
Passenger Transport
The City Paper
NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE PROPOSERS
RFP 09-12 SALES TAX AUDITING & RECOVERY SERVICES
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to p;rovide auditing of transaction and use tax receipts to identify misallocations and underreporting. Parties interested in obtaining a copy of this Request for Proposals may do so by accessing the VTA website at www.VTA.org and clicking on Procurement (preferred method), or by faxing their request to (408) 955-9729. Please include the following information
- Name and Address of Firm
- Contact Person
- Telephone AND Fax Number
A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for 1:00p.m. on May 18, 2009 in Building A, 3331 N. First Street, San Jose, CA. Proposals are due by close of business on June 1, 2009.
Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART)
San Francisco/Oakland, California
Labor Relations Manager (Director)
BART is a highly visible and crucial component of the daily life and economic vitality of the Bay Area, and one of America’s premier transit systems. This job is among the most complex and visible labor relations positions in the industry, a career-making challenge. 88% of BART’s 3225 employees are represented by 5 unions: SEIU, ATU, AFSCME, and two police associations. All contracts have run 4 years simultaneously, and collective bargaining of all of them is currently underway. As they are implemented, you will have ample time to build relationships, develop the Department, establish new collaborations, improve interpretation consistency and contract adherence, execute a communications program, and lay the groundwork for the next negotiations.
Requires a sophisticated strategist and tactician, administrator and advocate, whose counsel is respected by all parties; a sophisticated political player; and a centered person.
Minimum requirements:
- A Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) in a closely related field.
- A minimum of five years professional labor relations experience, two as a manager, and likely more.
- Public transit labor relations experience preferred, and/or contentious, politically complex public sector labor relations experience on scale.
Anticipated salary $155-160K, DOQ. Outstanding benefits package.
Position open until successful hire. BART is an AA/EEO Employer.
Inquiries or referrals welcome. To apply, in confidence, please submit resume and cover letter including salary history (as a single document) via email to:
Ned Rightor, Principal
CIVIC SOLUTIONS
781/449-4448 direct
NedRightor@MXCIX.com
TRANSIT PLANNING DIRECTOR
LIVERMORE, CA
$67,114 – $90,837 Annual Salary with a Generous Benefit Package
(Please note: Salary Range currently under review)
Applications/resumes will be reviewed starting on May 29, 2009
The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) seeks a new Planning Director. LAVTA provides area-wide fixed route and paratransit services to cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton and unincorporated areas of Alameda County in California.
The Planning Director reports directly to the Executive Director and plays a primary leadership role within the Authority, managing transit operations planning, short/long range planning, and capital planning functions.
Visit www.wheelsbus.com for a full job description, application information, and details regarding the benefit package.
LAVTA is an equal opportunity employer.
SMART (Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation)
General Manager Position
The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) is seeking a highly motivated leader for the position of General Manager. This position serves as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the agency, oversees a staff of 919 employees, and reports to a seven member Board of Directors.
The General Manager is responsible for and has authority for all operations and activities of the Authority, subject to the provisions of the enabling legislation and to the by-laws, policies, program limitations and budgets established by the Board. SMART provides a unique array of public transit services in the tri-county Metropolitan Detroit area including fixed routes (284 buses), paratransit services (82 buses) and Community Partnership Services (265 small buses and vans).
Requirements:
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in public administration, business administration, urban planning, regional planning, transportation management, or similar field of study, or a Juris Doctor degree.
- Candidate must have at least five years in a senior management position with overall responsibility for a public/private sector agency with extensive experience in union management relations, financial management and budgetary controls, and intergovernmental and community relations.
- Experience in various modes of public transportation including bus, rail and paratransit preferred.
- Strong oral and written communication skills are also required.
Salary for this position is $141,149 - $156,853 and is commensurate with experience.
For additional information visit our website at www.smarbus.org.
Qualified applicants may e-mail a cover letter and resume to
swilson@smartbus.org or fax to 248-244-9254 by close of business May 22, 2009. SMART is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer
The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJTA) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Executive Director (“Director”). BJCTA was created in 1972 and has an annual ridership of over 3 million with an operating budget of $28 million. BJCTA operates both fixed route and paratransit services, including a downtown trolley system.
The Director reports to the Board of Directors and directs a staff of 270 including management staff. The Director is responsible for overall planning, organizing, organization and direction of all services of the system.
BJCTA operates in an eight member metropolitan area covering over 186 square miles with a population of over 400,000. In partnership with the city of Birmingham, planned projects include construction of the second phase of BJCTA’s intermodal facility. In partnership with a local university, BJCTA is poised to test a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle in 2009. The BJCTA receives some dedicated funding, but receives no state funding, so any future growth will require additional dedicated funding. The Director will need to work closely with the Board of Directors, public officials and business leaders in securing dedicated funding to provide continual growth of the system.
Candidate must possess a minimum of ten years of first hand knowledge and experience in public administration, operations and maintenance, including finance, planning, transit regulatory compliance and customer service. A bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration or a related field required; a master’s degree in business administration or public administration desired. Candidate must possess a minimum of five years experience in an executive level managerial capacity. BJCTA offers a competitive benefit package, including health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance and professional development.
Interested candidates may submit their resume and salary requirements to:
HR JA08-42 –
P.O. Box 10212,
Birmingham, AL 35202
or
1735 Morris Avenue,
Birmingham, AL 35203
No electronic applications will be accepted.
Salary: Commensurate with experience and education.
Deadline: Open until filled. Candidates may refer to the BJCTA’s website at www.bjcta.org for job specifications.
The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority is an equal opportunity employer.
Director
Technical Services
Washington-based trade association has an immediate opening for a dynamic, Director-Technical Services for the Association.
- Incumbent will be responsible for oversight and management of many transit technical services such as development and maintenance of transit industry standards in such areas as:
- procurement
- materials management
- design
- construction
- operations
- maintenance and facilities.
- Will also be responsible for the work of several technical committees as well as planning and preparation of technical content for conferences, workshops and seminars.
- Must be able to represent the association’s position regarding legislative, regulatory, and safety issues; and understand members’ operations, technical and financial issues.
- Must be able to establish and maintain effective contacts with relevant government agencies, trade associations and groups that are involved with issues of interest to the association.
- Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of project or technical/management experience in, or pertaining to, public transportation.
- Must have proven team-building and staff management skills, excellent project management skills, demonstrated oral and written communications skills and a passion for providing quality service to members.
- Must be able to work independently and under pressure with multiple deadlines.
Excellent fringe benefits package including 401(k), medical and dental plan. Salary is commensurate with experience. Send resume with salary history to: APTA, HR, 1666 K Street, NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20006 or email aptajobs@apta.com or fax to 202-496-4323 EOE M/F/D Principals Only
CATA Seeks Assistant General Manager
The Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant General Manager, which serves as the Authority’s chief operating officer.
This position is responsible for oversight of the operations and maintenance departments, including management of major capital projects, administration of the paratransit service contract, and the procurement of vehicles and equipment. The selected candidate will also have oversight over personnel issues and labor relations. This second-in-command position will assume responsibility for the Authority in the absence of the General Manager.
Candidates must have excellent communication skills and demonstrated leadership ability to effectively maintain working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, transit stakeholders and the public, and to plan and direct the work of others. All candidates should have education/experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree, and extensive supervisory and administrative experience in the transit industry.
CATA is located in State College, PA, and serves both the community and the Pennsylvania State University with fixed-route, paratransit, and alternative commute services. With nearly 7.0 million rides annually, CATA operates like a large transit system but on a small scale. CATA is heavily involved in the transit industry and an acknowledged leader in alternative fuels, technology and planning.
CATA offers competitive compensation, a great working environment, and the chance to grow in one of the most progressive small agencies in an emerging, “green” industry!
CATA is an EEO employer. Please submit a resume and letter of interest to
CATA,
Attn: HR Manager,
2081 W. Whitehall Road,
State College, PA 16801
or jhartley@catabus.com.
Technical Advisor
Part-Time potentially leading to Full-Time
Located in the New York Tri-State Area
Looking for a Technical Advisor with significant (20+ years) experience in commuter and passenger rail including project development, construction, permitting, etc., to advise on the technical and other aspects of the development of a commuter rail project. Please send resume/CV to jacob.bowman@infraco.com
Pace, the Suburban Bus Company has a Manager, Paratransit Quality Control & Compliance position available at our Chicago office. This individual is to ensure that paratransit services provided for Pace by contractors, municipalities & the employees utilized to provide such service are in compliance with Pace’s requirements, procedures, policies, and standards.
Receive and evaluate accident/incident reports.
Analyze paratransit fleet needs, develop capital fleet request, and administer fleet assignments.
Qualifications:
- Must have a Master’s Degree or equivalent along with 7 years experience in multiple aspects of Public Transportation, at least 2 of which are in supervisory positions.
- Excellent communication & computer skills must also have be familiar with paratransit operations, policies, and procedures.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
- CLD is preferred but not required.
Apply online at www.pacebus.com or in person at Pace 550 W. Algonquin Rd Arlington Heights Il, 60005 or Fax: (847) 228-4206 e-mail: Anna.gonzalez@pacebus.com EOE.
DIRECTOR OF CUSTOMER SERVICES
AKRON METRO RTA
METRO Regional Transit Authority, a 300+ employee transit authority located in Akron, Ohio is seeking dynamic experienced professional to join our transit management team as the Director of Customer Service.
This position has 2 distinct areas of responsibility: Directing the “SCAT” bus program which provides transportation services for older adults and individuals with disabilities, as well as, contract service for the special populations; and directing our outstanding Customer Services Department.
Excellent Communication skills, two year college certificate and 3-5 years relevant work experience, and a minimum requirement for the position. Familiarity with transit services and ADA requirements is a big plus. Two years college and 3-5 years relevant experience are required.
We offer a very competitive wage and benefit package. For consideration, please send a cover letter and up-to-date resume no later than May 15, 2009 to:
METRO Regional Transit Authority
ATTN: HUMSN TRDOUTVRD FRPY
416 Kenmore Boulevard
Akron, OH 44301
Or fax to 330-762-0854
WWW.AKRONMETRO.ORG
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Transit Manager
City of Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Department of Public Works
The City of Eau Claire, Wisconsin (pop. 65,000), a university community that serves as a regional center in northwest Wisconsin, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Transit Manager. The Eau Claire Transit system provides public transportation to one million riders per year on a 15-route hub bus system together with a paratransit program operated under a private vendor contract. The Transit system consists of 38 employees that include 24 full-time bus operators.
Desirable qualifications include a minimum of five years supervisory experience in public transportation or a related field and a Bachelors Degree. Experience managing the operational aspects of a paratransit and fixed-route bus program similar in scope and complexity is preferable.
Salary range is currently $56,427.07 to $71,828.43 DOQ.
The online application form and full job description are available on the City web site at www.eauclairewi.gov/jobs .
Application deadline: May 22, 2009.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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