VTA
Overview
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is seeking a seasoned transportation professional to serve as Deputy Director of Transit Operations. This executive leader will oversee the Agency’s bus and light rail divisions, Service Management and special events, and the Operations Control Center, while advancing innovation and shaping the future of transit operations. Base pay range $216,632.00/yr - $281,632.00/yr Job Description
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is seeking a seasoned transportation professional to serve as Deputy Director of Transit Operations. This executive leader will oversee the Agency’s bus and light rail divisions, Service Management and special events, and the Operations Control Center, while advancing innovation and shaping the future of transit operations. Ideal Candidate
Proven executive-level leader with extensive experience in public transit operations, including bus, light rail, paratransit, fleet management, and labor relations. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement policies, programs, and operational strategies that enhance service quality, safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Skilled in managing large, unionized workforces, with success in supervising, training, motivating, and developing senior staff and frontline personnel. Expertise in budget preparation, fiscal oversight, and resource allocation, ensuring cost-effective operations while meeting organizational goals. Strong communicator with the ability to represent the agency before boards, commissions, government entities, and the public, building credibility and trust. Strategic thinker with a track record of analyzing complex operational challenges and implementing innovative, effective solutions in dynamic transit environments. What You\'ll Be Doing
Under the administrative direction of the Chief Operating Officer, the Deputy Director of Transit Operations manages and directs the activities of bus and/or rail operations for the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) including all regular transit and paratransit services. This incumbent is responsible for directing all activities and functions of assigned Bus and/or Light Rail Transportation, Operations Control Center, Field Supervision, and related programs. Operations Division
Under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer, the Operations Division operates, analyzes, maintains, and manages VTA's bus and rail transit system and facilities. It also oversees contracted shuttle and ADA paratransit services. Operations consist of the Chief Operating Officer's Administrative unit - Operations Administration - as well as Bus & Rail Transit Operations, Bus & Rail Transit Maintenance, Special Event Service, Facilities Maintenance, Operations Analysis Reporting & Systems, and Regional Transportation Services. Together, Operations comprises 14 functional units - Operations Administration; Bus & Rail Transit Operations; Service Management; Rail Maintenance; Bus Maintenance; Way, Power & Signal Maintenance; Facilities Maintenance; Maintenance Engineering; Warranty & Quality Assurance; Regional Transportation Services; and Operations Analysis, Reporting and Systems. About VTA
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority employs more than 2,000 people dedicated to providing solutions that move Silicon Valley. Unique among transportation organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area, VTA is Santa Clara County’s authority for transit development and operations (light rail and bus), congestion management, transportation-related funding, highway design and construction, real estate and transit-oriented development, and bicycle and pedestrian planning. With local, state, and federal partners, VTA works to innovate the way Silicon Valley moves and provide mobility solutions for all. Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is an independent special district that provides sustainable, accessible, community-focused transportation options that are innovative, environmentally responsible, and promote the vitality of our region. VTA provides bus, light rail, and paratransit services, as well as participates as a funding partner in regional rail service including Caltrain, Capitol Corridor, and the Altamont Corridor Express. As the county’s congestion management agency, VTA is responsible for countywide transportation planning, including congestion management, design and construction of specific highway, pedestrian, and bicycle improvement projects, as well as promotion of transit oriented development. VTA provides these services throughout the county, including Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga and Sunnyvale. VTA continually builds partnerships to deliver transportation solutions that meet the evolving mobility needs of Santa Clara County. As we continue to implement our VTA Forward Plan, we aim to strengthen and increase our workforce to take on future opportunities and challenges by elevating our people and our services. For more information about our VTA Forward Plan, visit: https://www.vta.org/VTAForward Family-Friendly Workplace Certification Program (FFWCP)
The County of Santa Clara FFWCP recognizes VTA as a business that creates supportive workplaces for employees and their families. Family-friendly workplaces improve health outcomes and job satisfaction for employees and increase work productivity and retention for employers. Employers can create a family-friendly workplace by meeting and exceeding state and federal employment laws relating to parental leave, lactation accommodation, and work/family balance. EEO Statement
VTA is an equal employment opportunity employer. VTA does not and will not tolerate discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age, ancestry, color, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, national origin, immigration status, political affiliation, race, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, medical condition, disabled veteran or veteran status, etc. Employment details
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The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is seeking a seasoned transportation professional to serve as Deputy Director of Transit Operations. This executive leader will oversee the Agency’s bus and light rail divisions, Service Management and special events, and the Operations Control Center, while advancing innovation and shaping the future of transit operations. Base pay range $216,632.00/yr - $281,632.00/yr Job Description
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is seeking a seasoned transportation professional to serve as Deputy Director of Transit Operations. This executive leader will oversee the Agency’s bus and light rail divisions, Service Management and special events, and the Operations Control Center, while advancing innovation and shaping the future of transit operations. Ideal Candidate
Proven executive-level leader with extensive experience in public transit operations, including bus, light rail, paratransit, fleet management, and labor relations. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement policies, programs, and operational strategies that enhance service quality, safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Skilled in managing large, unionized workforces, with success in supervising, training, motivating, and developing senior staff and frontline personnel. Expertise in budget preparation, fiscal oversight, and resource allocation, ensuring cost-effective operations while meeting organizational goals. Strong communicator with the ability to represent the agency before boards, commissions, government entities, and the public, building credibility and trust. Strategic thinker with a track record of analyzing complex operational challenges and implementing innovative, effective solutions in dynamic transit environments. What You\'ll Be Doing
Under the administrative direction of the Chief Operating Officer, the Deputy Director of Transit Operations manages and directs the activities of bus and/or rail operations for the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) including all regular transit and paratransit services. This incumbent is responsible for directing all activities and functions of assigned Bus and/or Light Rail Transportation, Operations Control Center, Field Supervision, and related programs. Operations Division
Under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer, the Operations Division operates, analyzes, maintains, and manages VTA's bus and rail transit system and facilities. It also oversees contracted shuttle and ADA paratransit services. Operations consist of the Chief Operating Officer's Administrative unit - Operations Administration - as well as Bus & Rail Transit Operations, Bus & Rail Transit Maintenance, Special Event Service, Facilities Maintenance, Operations Analysis Reporting & Systems, and Regional Transportation Services. Together, Operations comprises 14 functional units - Operations Administration; Bus & Rail Transit Operations; Service Management; Rail Maintenance; Bus Maintenance; Way, Power & Signal Maintenance; Facilities Maintenance; Maintenance Engineering; Warranty & Quality Assurance; Regional Transportation Services; and Operations Analysis, Reporting and Systems. About VTA
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority employs more than 2,000 people dedicated to providing solutions that move Silicon Valley. Unique among transportation organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area, VTA is Santa Clara County’s authority for transit development and operations (light rail and bus), congestion management, transportation-related funding, highway design and construction, real estate and transit-oriented development, and bicycle and pedestrian planning. With local, state, and federal partners, VTA works to innovate the way Silicon Valley moves and provide mobility solutions for all. Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is an independent special district that provides sustainable, accessible, community-focused transportation options that are innovative, environmentally responsible, and promote the vitality of our region. VTA provides bus, light rail, and paratransit services, as well as participates as a funding partner in regional rail service including Caltrain, Capitol Corridor, and the Altamont Corridor Express. As the county’s congestion management agency, VTA is responsible for countywide transportation planning, including congestion management, design and construction of specific highway, pedestrian, and bicycle improvement projects, as well as promotion of transit oriented development. VTA provides these services throughout the county, including Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga and Sunnyvale. VTA continually builds partnerships to deliver transportation solutions that meet the evolving mobility needs of Santa Clara County. As we continue to implement our VTA Forward Plan, we aim to strengthen and increase our workforce to take on future opportunities and challenges by elevating our people and our services. For more information about our VTA Forward Plan, visit: https://www.vta.org/VTAForward Family-Friendly Workplace Certification Program (FFWCP)
The County of Santa Clara FFWCP recognizes VTA as a business that creates supportive workplaces for employees and their families. Family-friendly workplaces improve health outcomes and job satisfaction for employees and increase work productivity and retention for employers. Employers can create a family-friendly workplace by meeting and exceeding state and federal employment laws relating to parental leave, lactation accommodation, and work/family balance. EEO Statement
VTA is an equal employment opportunity employer. VTA does not and will not tolerate discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age, ancestry, color, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, national origin, immigration status, political affiliation, race, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, medical condition, disabled veteran or veteran status, etc. Employment details
Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: Business Development Industries: Transportation/Trucking/Railroad We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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