Job Details

At the City of Twin Falls, you will be part of a team who encourages our employees to think critically, continually ask questions to understand the “why” and encompasses our shared values of Commitment, Connection, Honesty, Integrity, and Teamwork. As an organization, the City of Twin Falls takes great pride in providing quality customer service to both our internal and external customers. We provide excellent benefits to our employees including flexible work schedules, paid holidays, paid family bonding for that new bundle of joy, medical and dental insurance, PERSI retirement, vacation and sick time upon hire, and much more.

The City of Twin Falls has its first ever opening for a Transit Coordinator! This position came about due to the growth that Twin Falls has experienced over the last 10 years. With a population now over 50,000, Twin Falls is implementing a public micro transit system to serve the residents of the community. This system will be operated through a third-party contract with Downtowner LLC. The Transit Coordinator will be responsible for managing the contract and the relationship with the provider. The ideal candidate will be a critical thinker who possesses an enthusiasm for working with community partners and stakeholders to help establish public transportation in the Twin Falls community; possess experience with Federal and State funding and reporting requirements, including grant compliance; have knowledge of the principles and practices of transit operations (desired but not required). Duties will include:

• Overseeing the contractual relationship for transit services and operations with Downtowner LLC; ensures the provision of safe, reliable, and comfortable transportation to City residents.
• Preparing grant applications, quarterly reports, budget revisions, and amendments.
• Overseeing compliance with all FTA regulations and guidance; includes requirements for financial management oversight, satisfactory continuing control, procurement, public participation and drug/alcohol testing.
• Assisting in the management of the advertising program; coordinates with City’s marketing partner to maximize advertising revenues for the City.
• Coordinating with local and regional agencies on transit-related matters; participates in planning meetings as directed.
• Serves as a liaison between the City and the community to promote the transit system and to establish partnerships that can assist with local match from authorized sources.

Qualifications: A high school diploma or GED is required for this position. A bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration or related field is preferred. Candidate must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in marketing, grant administration, public transit management, or project management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license.
 

Application procedure: Submit an online application (www.tfid.org) with your polished resume attached. Thank you!