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City of Detroit Assistant Director - DDOT Operations in Detroit, Michigan
Assistant Director - DDOT Operations
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Assistant Director - DDOT Operations
Salary
$73,492.00 - $120,000.00 Annually
Location
MI, MI
Job Type
Appointed (Other)
Job Number
20243941003DDOTSL
Department
Dept of Transportation
Opening Date
02/15/2024
Bargaining Unit
9030-Non Union Appointees Level II
Description
Benefits
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Description
Under the executive appointment of the Mayor, the Assistant Director - DDOT Operations/Maintenance assists in planning, directing and coordinating operations in the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT). This position is also responsible for providing leadership to attain the goals and objectives of the department.
Examples of Duties
Oversee management of staff and the day to day activities of the division in the repair, preventive maintenance, and cleaning of buses and service vehicles.
Implement policies and procedures formulated by division heads in the areas of transit operations, rolling stock and physical plant maintenance, materials management and traffic engineering.
Ensure the inspection of facilities to assess operational efficiency and resolve problems.
Assist in preparing operating statistics, reports and cost analyses to determine and compare efficiency of operations.
Assist in determining the impacts of changes and procedures on services, costs, purchasing requirements, and personnel/budget requests.
Participate in fiscal management, budgetary planning and staffing analysis.
Research and analyze trends in public transit operations and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
Assign and oversee special projects to division managers and staff.
Represent the department at City Council meetings and interface with City agencies, other public officials and key stakeholders to ensure departmental programs and activities are aligned with related City priorities in the absence of the Director and/or Associate Director.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree preferred
High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum seven (7) years' experience in the administration and management of transportation systems.
Minimum three (3) years' experience in a leadership capacity.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirement of this position.
Supplemental Information
Evaluation Plan
Interview: 70%
Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
Additional points may be awarded for:
Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
Detroit Residency Credit: 15 point
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
HEALTH
Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
Dental
Vision
INSURANCE
Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
PAID TIME OFF
Sick Leave
Vacation
Holidays
OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.
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Please indicate the highest grade completed
High School Diploma/GED
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
PhD/J.D.
n/a
02
Please explain how many years of experience you have in management or a supervisory capacity.
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Please explain your working knowledge of Federal, state, and local rules and regulations governing the use and operation of a public transit system?
Required Question
Agency
City of Detroit
Address
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226
Website
http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job
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