EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILLIAMSBURG AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY - First Review of Applications: January 18, 2023

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILLIAMSBURG AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY - First Review of Applications: January 18, 2023
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
WILLIAMSBURG AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY

First Review of Applications: January 18, 2023

                                                 PUBLIC SECTOR EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILLIAMSBURG AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY - First Review of Applications: January 18, 2023
THE COMMUNITY
The greater Williamsburg area is
located in the heart of the Virginia
Peninsula, within 20 minutes of
Hampton Roads and less than one
hour from Richmond and Virginia
Beach. The area is well-positioned to
all markets on the East Coast with
access to all major transportation
venues and is one of the fastest
growing areas in Virginia. It is best
known for its historic attractions
including Colonial Williamsburg,
Jamestown, and Yorktown, and
amusement parks including Busch
Gardens and Water Country. Higher
education also draws people to the
area to attend the College of William
and Mary and Thomas Nelson
Community College.

Learn more about the community at:      THE ORGANIZATION
James City County
                                        Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA) has provided over
www.jamescitycountyva.gov
                                        40 years of service to the Greater Williamsburg Area. WATA is
                                        a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia,
City of Williamsburg
                                        providing fixed-route and ADA complementary paratransit
www.williamsburgva.gov
                                        services to the greater Williamsburg area, also known as the
                                        Historic Triangle, which includes James City County, City of
York County
                                        Williamsburg, and York County.
www.yorkcounty.gov
                                        WATA has a Fiscal Year 2023 operating budget of
Greater Williamsburg Chamber &          approximately $8.1 million. Operating revenues are obtained
Tourism Alliance                        from federal, state, and local sources. Local sources include
www.williamsburgcc.com                  contributions from area localities, contract services, and fare
                                        revenue. WATA is budgeted for 54 full-time and 14 part-time
                                        operations staff, in addition to an administrative staff of six.
                                        WATA’s Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Improvements Plan include
                                        over $14 million of ongoing projects. These include a major
                                        facility renovation project at the main administration and
                                        operations facility in addition to a new transfer facility being
                                        planned for the Lightfoot area. The purchase of new heavy-duty
                                        transit buses, specifically zero-emission electric buses, is also a
                                        major component of the CIP. Funding for the CIP also includes
                                        federal, state, and local sources at varying levels.
                                        The trend in ridership in FY2023 is projected to see a more than
                                        20% increase over ridership from FY2021. WATA has not yet
                                        reinstituted all of the service hours and miles that were in
                                        operation at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. ADA
                                        complementary paratransit service has seen a tremendous
                                        increase in growth since FY2021 and it is anticipated that will
                                        continue to be the case.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILLIAMSBURG AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY - First Review of Applications: January 18, 2023
KEY INITIATIVES
•   Workforce recruitment and retention, specifically for qualified transit operators.
•   Completion of major capital projects that utilize significant federal and state grant funding and are under
    deadlines for funding utilization.
•   Long-term financial planning that accounts for the expiration of one-time revenues from COVID relief
    spending accompanied by overall general inflation.
•   Completion of a ten-year Transit Strategic Plan that is underway and scheduled for completion around
    September 2023.
•   Implementation of completely new suite of vehicle technology that includes automatic vehicle location,
    mobile fare payment, and mobile video surveillance.
•   Recruitment of staff to perform duties of finance/grant administration.
•   Implementation of various route changes and operational changes for service within the Historic Area.
•   Development and implementation of new electrical vehicle technologies.
•   Dealing with current and future budget challenges created by current economic conditions.
•   Building underlying administrative (employee training, personnel policies, job descriptions, performance
    standards, etc.) and support systems (standard operational policies, etc.) for WATA
•   Reaching out to the Board members, member communities and organizations, and the community at
    large, and building strong sustainable relationships.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILLIAMSBURG AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY - First Review of Applications: January 18, 2023
THE POSITION

The Executive Director oversees all employees and the overall day-to-day
operations of the Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA) under the
direction of the Williamsburg Area Transit Authority Board of Directors,
which consists of appointed representatives from James City County, the
City of Williamsburg, York County, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, the College of William and Mary,
and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation. The Executive Director works closely with the
Board to propose activities and programs and carry out the Board’s policies and programs. The Executive
Director also acts as a liaison between WATA and federal, state, local, and regional organizations.

Responsibilities of this position include:

•   Manages all WATA activities of the public transportation system; oversees the management and
    development of WATA fixed routes and paratransit services and the development and implementation of
    programs for all areas of WATA transit operations, including marketing, public relations, operator
    regulations, safety, preventative maintenance, purchase of services agreements, etc.

•   Provides effective supervision of assigned staff including selection, performance management, employee
    relations, training, prioritizing and assigning work and related activities; works with staff in the
    development and execution of WATA’s budget and grants; ensures all equipment, materials and work
    conditions are adequately maintained to prevent accidents; provides management and oversight over
    operations and maintenance.

•   Prepares the annual budget for Board consideration, executes contracts approved by the Board, and
    reports to the Board on a regular basis concerning WATA’s operations.

•   Works with local, state and federal government officials to ensure that WATA complies with all applicable
    rules, regulations and requirements; determines transportations needs of citizens, visitors and students;
    participates in coordinating various transportation resources in the community to provide more efficient
    service.

•   Prepares and presents resolutions, reports, and other information to the WATA Board of Directors; makes
    presentations to member governing bodies; provides orientation to new Board members of WATA; works
    with the Board of Directors to develop WATA goals and objectives.

•   Serves as the Authority’s representative on the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization
    and prepares, submits, and monitors requests to federal, state, and local funding partners.

•   Provides assistance to local, regional, state, and transit organizations and committees as needed.

•   Interacts professionally with various levels of employees, outside representatives, public officials, the
    media, and the community at large; provides oversight of a citizen advisory group consisting of the cross
    section of the public and business community.

•   Establishes standard operating procedures; oversees the implementation of all policies established by the
    WATA Board of Directors.

•   Performs other duties as assigned.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILLIAMSBURG AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY - First Review of Applications: January 18, 2023
DESIRED
CAPABILITIES

The desired candidate will be an efficient, effective leader with thorough knowledge of transit operations,
management practices, and government, political, planning, and management processes. The hired
candidate will have well-developed organizational skills with a high attention to detail, and the ability to
develop and adhere to timelines for the annual budget and transit projects. In addition, the candidate will
possess:
•   Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations affecting public
    transportation.
•   Strong understanding of local government services and their relationships.
•   Knowledge of modern principles, practices and techniques of
    budget development, preparation, and administration.
•   Thorough understanding of principles and processes for
    providing customer service, including setting and meeting
    quality standards for services and evaluation of customer
    satisfaction.
•   Experience scheduling, supervising, training, assigning,
    motivating, influencing and evaluating the work of assigned
    staff and directing in a way that promotes achievement of
    board established goals and objectives.
•   Ability to analyze complex information and develop
    reasonable, practical, and
    innovative solutions to identified
    internal and external problems and
    management issues.
•   Understanding and appreciation
    for the diverse needs of various
    transit system users, the
    community at large, and private
    sector groups.
•   Strong communication and
    interpersonal skills; ability to relate
    to and communicate effectively
    with a wide range of different
    audiences to include staff, Board
    members, media, and the
    community and engage them in
    discussing public transportation
    needs.
•   Ability to effectively represent
    WATA’s transit operation functions
    with concerned individuals,
    organizations, and other
    government agencies.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILLIAMSBURG AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY - First Review of Applications: January 18, 2023
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
This position requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in
business or public administration, public policy, finance, planning, transportation planning or related field;
with extensive experience in public and/or private sector management, to include supervisory experience.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The salary range for this position is $105,476 to $167,185, depending on qualifications and experience.
Benefits include but are not limited to WATA vehicle for business use, participation in the Virginia
Retirement System, vacation and sick leave, group life insurance, medical insurance, and approved
professional dues and conference expenses. Relocation expenses negotiable.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
We invite qualified professionals to submit a cover letter and resume by visiting our website at:

https://governmentjobs.com/careers/bakertilly
This position is open until filled; however, first review of resumes occurs on January 18, 2023.

Following the first review date, we will evaluate all applications against the criteria outlined in this
brochure. For more information, please contact Art Davis at art.davis@bakertilly.com or 816.868.7042, or
Yolanda Howze at yolanda.howze@bakertilly.com or 312.240.3401.
For more information about Williamsburg Area Transit Authority, please visit https://www.gowata.org/

                  Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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