Transit Director (Transportation/Safety and Security)

Benefits of Broward County Employment

High Deductible Health Plan - Bi-Weekly premiums: Single $10.90 / Family $80.79

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 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 2K annually)

THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT TO REMAIN POSTED UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners, Transportation Department is seeking qualified candidates for Transit Director of Safety & Security.

General Description

Maintains a safe and secure environment for employees, customers, and the public through the development, oversight, and direction of safety and security policies, procedures, and programming.

Works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in safety systems management, risk management, security management, crisis management, business administration, public administration, or a field of study related to the area of assignment.

(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)

Requires four (4) years of high-level experience related to the area of assignment, including four (4) years of supervisory experience.

Special Certifications & Licenses Required

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License for duration of appointment.

Preferences

Master's Degree in Criminal Justice, Business, Public Administration, Security Studies, Emergency Management or field of study related to the area of assignment.

5 or more years Contract Management Experience

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.

Assists in overseeing and maintaining a system for ongoing risk assessment, ensuring that programs and procedures are continuously updated to reflect the latest best practices, emerging threats, and all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Advises and coordinates with all BCT sections to ensure safety and security measures are accessible and employees are trained.

Assists in ensuring compliance with all transit agency requirements, local, state, federal laws, and environmental protocols.

Under the direction of the Chief Safety and Security Officer (CSSO), assures regular unannounced inspections are performed to audit safety and security compliance.

Provides feedback and recommendations to assigned leadership. Keeps inspection records.

Provides training to all BCT staff related to safety and security as requested by the CSSO.

Responds to employee concerns related to safety and security. Responds to BCT customer concerns and incidents related to safety and security performing and/or managing investigations and casual analysis of the incidents.

Establishes and maintains effective communication, liaison, and cooperative relationships with local, state, and federal governmental agencies, safety committees, labor unions, and transit associations.

Under the direction of the CSSO, participates and assists in the management of the annual budget for the Safety and Security Division.

Supervises staff and ensures coaching and performance management is provided for development, as directed by the CSSO.

Procures safety and security equipment/supplies as requested by the CSSO.

Assists the CSSO in assessing contracts for accuracy and needs of BCT. Ensures contract renewals are timely.

Assists in the recruitment process for vacant positions.

Works to ensure that a culture of safety is promoted throughout the organization and maintaining a healthy Safety Management System (SMS).

Under the direction of the CSSO, develops leading KPI's for continuous improvement with safety and security, keeps accurate records, provides analysis of trends and recommendations.

Position will act as the designee of the CSSO for the Collision Review Team and ensure follow-up actions are handled.

Performs related work as assigned.

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

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.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to extreme noise levels; animals/wildlife.

Competencies

• Financial Acumen

Interprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Provides rich and rigorous forecasts of the financial implications of ideas and opportunities. Makes well-balanced decisions regarding expenditures that take into account multiple considerations.

• Manages Complexity

Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Offers penetrating questions to help others get to the heart of complex situations and find strong solutions. Uses a range of inputs to fully understand and solve problems.

• Balances Stakeholders

Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders. Shares stakeholder feedback while inspiring others to consistently seek input and learn from their internal and external stakeholders. Promotes an environment of high ethical standards and cross-cultural sensitivity in working with all stakeholders.

• Strategic Mindset

Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. Keeps up to date on current and future industry trends and market forces and considers these when making decisions. Clearly identifies and prioritizes efforts and initiatives to have the greatest strategic impact on the organization.

• Plans and Aligns

Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Makes nimble plans accounting for a range of risks and contingencies. Achieves greater cohesion, integration, and alignment between own group and other areas. Both persistent in adversity and nimble in change.

• Optimizes Work Processes

Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Encourages and rewards continuous improvement and quality outcomes. Equips others to handle day-to-day tasks effectively on their own. Integrates systems to improve quality and service.

• Ensures Accountability

Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Helps team hold each other accountable for goals, adherence to policies and procedures. Tracks team metrics and milestones, redirecting effort, as necessary, for continued progress.

• Builds Effective Teams

Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Mentors others on how to build effective teams; takes actions to correct dysfunctional teams. Ensures that the team has the right mix of skills; leverages individual strengths effectively.

• Drives Vision and Purpose

Paints a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action. Makes the vision real for others and encourages people to buy in; paints an engaging and illuminating picture of future possibilities for the team. Gives people an understanding of how their efforts and contributions make a positive difference.

• Situational Adaptability

Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Is a powerful role model for adaptability; adeptly shifts approach and helps others do the same. Can be both persistent and flexible, as needed. Helps others adapt swiftly to new situations.

County Core Values

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.

Emergency Management Responsibilities

Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

Countywide Employee Responsibilities

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.