Breeze Transit Assistant Director
Date postedJune 25, 2026
In this role, you will...
General
- Provide leadership and operational oversight for Transit Safety & Training, Operations, Planning & Performance, and Paratransit Services.
- Lead the development of policies, procedures, service plans, and performance measures that support safe, efficient, customer-focused, and compliant transit operations.
- Prepare and review reports, plans, and communications that support departmental goals and operational priorities.
Finance, Grants, and Compliance
- Partner with Transit Administration to develop and manage operating and capital budgets and support long-term capital planning efforts.
- Oversee transit services contract administration with associated procurement and grant-related activities.
- Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations and proactively address legislative or regulatory changes that may impact operations.
- Support risk management, fraud prevention, audits, and the implementation of effective internal controls.
Performance Management
- Monitor and analyze operational performance data to evaluate service effectiveness, identify improvement opportunities, and support informed decision-making.
- Lead initiatives that enhance safety, improve customer experience, maximize efficiencies, and implements change initiatives.
HR Coordination and Employee & Labor Relations
- Lead, develop, and support a high-performing workforce through coaching, performance management, accountability, and professional development.
- Partner with Human Resources to support employee engagement, retention, wellness, and workplace safety initiatives.
- Participate in labor relations activities, including collective bargaining agreement administration and fostering positive relationships with represented employees and labor organizations.
Other
- Represent the Transit Department and Sarasota County with government agencies, community organizations, stakeholders, and the public.
- Serve as a representative of the Transit Director as assigned and perform other related duties in support of departmental objectives.
About the Schedule
Work Hours:
- Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
Typical Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency.
About You
Minimum Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or related field -AND- a minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible work experience within the public administration and/or transit industry, including position related experience in bus transit operations, service planning, data analyses, budget development, performance reporting, labor relations, and project management.
- -OR- master’s degree -AND- six (6) or more years of progressively responsible related work experience.
- Must possess a minimum of four (4) years of supervisory/management experience.
- Must possess and maintain a current, valid Florida driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
About Everything Else
Starting Pay Range: $120,000 - $135,000.00, based on experience.