Director of Transportation

SALARY RANGE : $123,754 - $239,399 Annually (Offer of compensation will be between $123,754 and $181,577 annually, commensurate with background and experience of the individual selected.) REPORTS TO : Chief Operating Officer POSITION SUMMARY Under direction of the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Director of Transportation will oversee the department’s operations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient public transit service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (Typical duties are listed below, and may include assisting with other various tasks and special projects as needed or assigned) Oversight of the Transportation department to ensure quality service and operational readiness including extra board operations and staffing resources. Support and enforce County Connection rules, policies, and procedures, and ensures compliance with two Memorandums of Understanding (MOU’s).

Maintain a visible presence in the field and develop productive working relationships with supervisors, operators, school officials, and external stakeholders through regular communication and operational engagement. Serve as the primary decision-maker regarding operational resource allocation, including emergency bus bridge coordination, mutual aid response, and interagency transit support during service disruptions.

Direct and oversee school transportation supervision activities, including issue resolution, stakeholder communication, and operational coordination with school officials and district representatives. Develop and maintain departmental policies, procedures, and operational practices that support County Connection’s goals and ensure regulatory compliance.

Coordinate with Safety & Training to ensure effective Operator, Supervisor, and compliance training programs. Monitor transportation safety performance and collaborate with internal departments to support continuous improvement in safety practices and regulatory compliance. Lead or support collective bargaining, negotiations, grievance resolution, and labor-management discussions with professionalism, collaboration, and strategic focus.

Represent County Connection through participation in internal and external committees or groups as needed. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES The Director of Transportation provides strategic leadership and oversight for departmental staff and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with County Connection policies and applicable laws.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

Education

equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, with major course work in business administration, public administration, transportation, or closely related field. Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in public transportation operations, including at least five (5) years of supervisory and management experience in a unionized work environment including interpreting and administering collective bargaining agreements, grievance, arbitration and lawsuit handling, and labor-management relations.

Comprehensive knowledge of public transit operations, including fixed-route bus service operations, transportation safety practices, regulatory compliance requirements, and service delivery standards. Related experience or training that demonstrates substantial knowledge and abilities pertinent to specific job functions may qualify for substitution of the education requirement.

BENEFITS

County Connection offers several benefits to employees, which include the following: Health: California Public Employee’ Retirement System (CalPERS) health insurance for both active employees and eligible retirees. Employee has a contribution towards the total premium based on the plan selected. Dental: County Connection contributes 100% of premium for active employees and dependents.

CalPERS Retirement Program: 2% at 60 plan or 2% at 62 plan based on the provisions of the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA). Supplemental Retirement: Mission Square 457 supplemental retirement and ROTH plans. Life Insurance: County Connection contributes premium for employee. Paid Time-Off: Vacation and sick leave accrual; 6 holidays per year; 6 floating holidays per year.

Additional: Vision, Colonial Life Supplemental Insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Credit Union, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Wellness Program, On-site Fitness Rooms. TO APPLY Please complete the online application. Internal candidates may access their employee ADP account to apply and must have a minimum of six (6) months in their position to transfer to another department.

To be considered for this opportunity, please include a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references. References will only be contacted for finalists in this process, and applicants will be advised in advance. The closing date for this recruitment on December 4, 2026. County Connection will invite only those candidates whose qualifications most closely match the position requirements to continue in the selection process.

Please contact the County Connection Human Resources department at (925) 680-2121 or [email protected] if you have any questions or need assistance.