City and County of San Francisco

General Manager, Public Transportation Dept. (#9186)

$0.00-$0.00 Hourly / $0.00-$0.00 Monthly / $0.00-$0.00 Yearly


Definition

Under policy direction and approval of the Public Transportation Commission, plans, organizes and directs all functions and activities of the Public Transportation Department; directs the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations; oversees budget preparation for all departmental divisions and recommends departmental budget for approval of Commission, establishes and maintains community relations and professional interest in departmental matters; represents the Public Transportation Department before meetings of legislative bodies, administrative officials, public agencies and private groups; prepares and presents reports to Commission on activities, problems and needs of the department; and performs related duties as required.

Distinguishing Features

The General Manager, Public Transportation Department, acts as executive and appointing officer of the Public Transportation Department and is responsible for all functions and activities of that department.

Supervision Exercised

This position supervises management staff and manages additional staff through subordinate managers.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

The class specification shall be descriptive of the class and shall not be considered as a restriction on the assignment of duties not specifically listed." (CSC Rule 9)

1. Manages and coordinates the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies and priorities; determines the allocation of resources and service levels.

2. Plans, organizes, directs, controls and reviews the operation of all departmental functions and activities; coordinates departmental programs and priorities; consults with deputy general managers and others regarding specific activities and operations of their divisions; confers with staff members on policy and procedural matters pertaining to their responsibilities.

3. Manages and oversees the development and implementation of the department's budget; makes presentations to the Commission, Mayor and Board of Supervisors on budget matters; directs tile monitoring of budget expenditures and revenues; directs the implementation of adjustments as necessary.

4. Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of the departmental organization structure, staffing patterns, service levels and administrative systems; identifies and analyzes opportunities for improvements; implements improvements.

5. Makes recommendations to the Public Transportation Commission on matters affecting transit system management and operations; attends meetings of the Public Transportation Commission.

6. Communicates regularly with the Mayor and Mayor's staff in regard to the Department's activities and coordination of efforts with other City departments in addressing needs of the City; represents the Public Transportation Department before meetings of legislative bodies to address Issues pertinent to tile Department.

 7. Confers and negotiates with various City departments, administrative officials of local, regional, state and federal agencies and other groups on fiscal and operational matters affecting the Public Transportation Department; renders consultation and advice to boards, committees, and representatives of local, state and federal agencies; interacts with groups concerned with community issues; assesses and responds to community needs; represents the Public Transportation Department before community groups, labor organizations, technical industry organizations and the media.

8. Reviews and approves staff recommendations on proposals for construction, design and planning improvements; confers with consultants, architects and others; prepares or supervises the preparation of important technical and complex correspondence relative to transit system activities and operations; or delegates such functions to subordinate administrative personnel.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: operation and methods of managing a large municipal transit system; principles and practices of public administration and financial management; organizational and management principles and practices; principles and practices of labor relations; federal, state, and local rules and regulations pertaining to activities and functions of the Public Transportation Department.

Ability to: coordinate and direct the work of subordinate managers engaged in diverse activities; perform and oversee complex and difficult negotiations in connection with all operations of a municipal transit system; deal effectively, tactfully and courteously with government officials and high-level representatives of federal, state, and local agencies; establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, subordinate staff, directors and members of other departments, civic organizations, agencies and the public; exercise administrative ingenuity, independent analysis, adaptability and judgement on highly specialized proposals and negotiations, with difficult, complicated choices of action; make recommendations and present them effectively to the Mayor, boards, commissions and the public; and the ability to provide guidance to managers in critical situations.

Experience and Training

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

Experience: Four years of progressively responsible administrative and management experience in a transportation environment.

Training: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in business administration or a related field.

Disaster Service Workers

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

CLASS: 9186; EST: 1/1/1900; REV: 1/1/1900;