Location: Arlington Heights
Office: Revenue Services
Department: Revenue Services
Company Overview:
Pace is the premier suburban transit provider, safely and efficiently moving people to work, school, and other regional destinations. Pace’s family of public transportation offers affordable and environmentally responsible transit options for the residents of 274 municipalities in Cook, Will, DuPage, Kane, Lake, and McHenry counties. The backbone of Chicago’s suburbs, Pace serves tens of thousands of daily riders. One of the largest bus services in North America, Pace covers 3,677 square miles, an area nearly the size of the state of Connecticut and about 15 times the size of the City of Chicago. Pace’s innovative approach to public transportation gives the agency a national reputation as an industry leader.
Job Description:
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Department Manager, Chief Operating Office and Operations Development, serves as the direct supervisor of Chief Operating Office support staff. The Department Manager, Chief Operating Office and Operations development manages and coordinates work assignments and work completed by the direct reports to the Chief Operating Officer, including Fixed Route, Regional ADA Services (city and suburban), Vanpool, Contract Carriers, Maintenance and Safety, and Training and Security; coordinates new business within the Chief Operating Office such as new technology and new services, and relocation of departments; and is responsible for administrative assignments including procedures, reporting requirements, strategic formulation as well as budgetary responsibility and accountability. Essential functions include:
- Direct supervision of Chief Operating Office administrative staff.
- Assigning task responsibilities to direct reports of the Chief Operating Officer and follow up and provide status reports of the same.
- Managing coordination of projects among the Chief Operating Office, including Paratransit, Vanpool, Operations, Safety, Training and Security, Maintenance and Technical Services, as well as Pace’s nine Operating Divisions.
- Managing all correspondence, purchase requisitions, training of support staff, counseling staff when needed, developing job descriptions, managing and developing performance appraisals, administering discipline when necessary.
- Interviewing potential candidates for various positions within the Chief Operating Office.
- Representing the Chief Operating Officer at Meetings
- Assisting with the development of Chief Operating Office Operating and Capital Budgets.
- Other duties as assigned or required.
Qualifications
Education:
Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, or related field.
Experience:
Must have five to ten years prior experience in public transit operations and administration.
Certifications/Licenses:
Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
Proficiencies:
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and must be prepared to write documents related to job duties using the word processing applications. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be capable of liaising between all levels within the agency.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in an office setting, where the candidate will be expected to sit for long periods of time, type on a computer, and attend meetings. The position requires travel to Pace operating divisions and offsite locations to meet business needs. This position is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year. This position is not eligible for telecommuting or a hybrid work schedule.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to stand and sit for extended periods, lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
This is a safety sensitive position.
Salary:
Full salary range: $73,543 - $162,305
Midpoint: $117,924
Starting salary range: $95,734 - $117,924
Pace provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential. The final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications.
Apply online at www.pacebus.com and include your resume with your application.
Pace is committed to ensuring that our career website and recruiting process are accessible to all individuals. If you encounter difficulties or limitations in using or accessing our online application, or if you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, participate in interviews, complete any pre-employment testing, or engage in any other aspect of the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Devlin.collins@pacebus.com.
Pace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
