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GTC Executive DirectorRegional Transit Service • Rochester, NY, US
GTC Executive Director

GTC Executive Director

Regional Transit Service • Rochester, NY, US
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Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY :

The Executive Director of the Genesee Transportation Council (GTC) provides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for all activities of the Council. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal and state transportation planning requirements, overseeing staff and resources, and advancing the region's transportation vision through effective planning, coordination, and stakeholder engagement.The role requires exceptional independent judgment, strong leadership, and the ability to manage complex, multi-agency initiatives involving local, state, and federal partners.

REPORTS TO : GTC Chair

COMPENSATION : $102,000 - $112,000 (depending on experience)

BENEFITS INCLUDE :

  • Staying Healthy : Medical, Dental,and Vision (Dental & Vision currently free), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Feeling Secure : Disability Insurance, Pension Plan, NY State Deferred Compensation Plan, Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, Accident Insurance, Group Specified Disease Insurance and Hospital Insurance
  • Work-Life Balance : Paid Time Off (PTO : 3 weeks + 2 days grantedupon hire; accrue additional time after 1 year), Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, Verizon Wireless Discount, On-site Fitness Center open 24 / 7, Employee Wellness Program, Culture & Inclusion Council, BJ's Wholesale Club Discount, and more!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Strategic and Program Leadership :

  • Lead the development, coordination, and implementation of the Long Range Transportation Plan, Unified Planning Work Program, and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) in alignment with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements.
  • Oversee strategic planning and establish measurable objectives, metrics, and outcomes to ensure alignment with federal, state, and regional transportation goals.
  • Develop and administer the annual operating budget and staffing plan, subject to GTC and Planning Committee review and approval.
  • Administration and Staff Management :

  • Employ, manage, and mentor staff in accordance with RGRTA / GTCS, Inc. policies and procedures.
  • Create and implement programs that support professional development, performance management, and team growth.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable administrative, fiscal, and personnel regulations.
  • Stakeholder and Community Engagement :

  • Serve as the primary liaison between GTC and local, state, and federal agencies regarding program administration, funding, and regulatory compliance.
  • Communicate transportation planning activities, priorities, and outcomes to elected officials, municipal leaders, partner agencies, and the general public.
  • Promote and maintain ongoing citizen participation in transportation planning processes.
  • Council and Committee Support :

  • Provide staff support to the GTC Board and Planning Committee, facilitating meetings, preparing materials, and ensuring effective communication.
  • Moderate and coordinate Planning Committee meetings related to the Transportation Improvement Program and related budgets.
  • Carry out additional services or tasks as directed by the Council or its Planning Committee.
  • Organizational Development :

  • Lead strategic and budgetary planning for GTC, Inc., ensuring organizational sustainability and effectiveness.
  • Advance initiatives that enhance efficiency, innovation, and employee engagement across the organization.
  • ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Other duties as assigned.
  • EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :

  • Bachelor's degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in transportation planning, government, or public sector administration, including two (2) years in a supervisory role.
  • Master's degree preferred.
  • Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.
  • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :

  • Comprehensive understanding of federal transportation planning processes and documentation requirements for funding eligibility.
  • Strong knowledge of government operations at the local, state, and federal levels.
  • Proven ability to lead and develop staff through mentoring, training, and empowerment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, public speaking, and report-writing skills.
  • Ability to interpret maps, construction plans, and geospatial data.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with attention to detail.
  • Skilled at managing multiple projects, priorities, and stakeholder relationships simultaneously.
  • Proficiency in data analysis, statistical interpretation, and performance measurement.
  • Familiarity with GIS applications and transportation modeling systems.
  • Working knowledge of budgeting, program evaluation, and strategic planning practices.
  • Demonstrated understanding of community infrastructure, zoning, transit operations, and environmental review processes.
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT :

  • Regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or operate office equipment, and communicate verbally.
  • Frequently required to see, hear, and use a computer.
  • Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
  • Must be able to lift or move up to 10 pounds.
  • Work environment is typically quiet and office-based, with occasional travel to meetings or project sites.
  • ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Performs other duties as assigned to support the mission and operations of the Genesee Transportation Council
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

    Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship and / or immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal or state law. RGRTAwill make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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