Executive Director
The El Dorado County Transit Authority (El Dorado Transit) is accepting applications for Executive Director. El Dorado Transit, based 50 miles east of Sacramento, provides directly operated rural and urban fixed route, commuter and paratransit public transportation. The Executive Director position is responsible for direction, oversight and coordination of transit services. Appointed by a five panel Board of Directors, this position carries essential policy, leadership, managerial, budgetary and public relations responsibilities. The Executive Director must adequately carry out his/her responsibilities with regard to local, state and federal regulatory oversight. This position works in conjunction with a managerial staff to provide proper administration of all El Dorado Transit affairs.
Salary:
$122,324.80 – $163,924.80 Annually
$58.81 – $78.81 (Step 1 – Step 7)
Opening Date:
June 2, 2023
First review of submission:
06/30/2023 – open until filled
Location:
Diamond Springs, CA
Minimum Job Requirements:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business or public administration, transportation planning related field, and five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in public transit transportation planning, operations or administration.
Please see the bottom of this page for a complete job description.
El Dorado County is rich in diverse communities, activities and the agricultural resources. Located in northern California, the county encompasses 1,805 square miles of rolling hills and mountainous terrain. El Dorado County Transit Authority provides public transportation on the western slope of El Dorado County under the authority of a Joint Powers Agreement between the County of El Dorado and the City of Placerville. US Highway 50 is the primary transportation corridor throughout the county and beyond. The climate, geography, agriculture, recreation and historical richness make it a highly acclaimed destination and an outstanding place to work and live.
Mission Statement
To provide effective public transit, coordinate transit services, reduce vehicle miles traveled on the Western Slope of El Dorado County, and actively support reducing emissions to improve air quality.
The Ideal Candidate
The Executive Director serves as a strategic role within the operations of transit services. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication abilities, enabling them to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.A successful candidate must be able to implement and direct daily transit activities to ensure the agency is providing safe, on-time and customer friendly service to the public. The next Executive Director will be a leader who can guide and collaborate with agency staff, partner agencies, and community leaders to support the agency’s objectives.
How to Apply
Interested persons should submit a cover letter and resume as well as answers to the following supplemental questions, not exceeding two pages:
1. Please provide up to three (3) examples and describe your experience or significant roles you’ve held within your organization(s) related to any of the following tasks:
- Budget development and monitoring
- Inter-agency coordination
- Negotiation/management of labor agreements with represented employees
- Administration of personnel policies/employee discipline
- Transit service planning and implementation
- Capitol project delivery
2. Please explain why you are interested in the Executive Director position and what you hope to achieve if selected.
Application Process
Please submit cover letter with resume and supplemental questions to:
Maria Harris, Human Resources Manager
6565 Commerce Way
Diamond Springs, CA 95619
Phone: 530-642-5383 ext. 209 Fax: 530-622-2877
Email: mharris@eldoradotransit.com
Compensation and Benefits
The current annual salary range for the Executive Director is $122,324.80-$163,924.80; 7 Steps (Salary and Benefits Negotiable)
The appointee will be offered a specific salary based on their qualifications.
As an appointed employee of the agency, the Executive Director also receives a comprehensive benefit plan including, but not limited to:
Retirement
California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); employee contribution required.
Insurance
Health, dental, vision and life insurance programs provided. Employee contributions may be required depending on programs selected.
Optional Benefit Plan – $6,000 agency paid
Leave Allowance
Vacation and sick leave benefits provided 12 holidays observed and 2 Floating Holidays 80 hours Management Leave
Download the full Job Description and Fringe Benefit Information in PDF Format
Executive Director Job Announcement
EL DORADO COUNTY TRANSIT AUTORITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Current Postings
Executive Director – Open Until Filled