Benefits of Broward County Employment
High-Deductible Health Plan - Bi-Weekly Premiums:
Single $10.90 - Family $80.79
Includes County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2,000 Annually
Consumer-Driven Health Plan - Bi-Weekly Premiums:
Single $82.58 - Family $286.79
Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation Employee Match
Eleven (11) Paid Holidays Each Year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 Weeks Per Year
Up to 40 Hours of Job Basis Leave for Eligible Positions
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K Annually)
Paid Parental Leave
THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
The Broward County Transportation Department (BCT), a public transportation agency under the Broward County Board of Commissioners based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, offers fixed-route, paratransit, community shuttle, and micro transit services within Broward County, as well as certain services to the neighboring counties. In addition, BCT will implement other modes of transit to become a multimodal agency with commuter rail, light rail, bus rapid transit and high-frequency bus service to our transit network.
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Superintendent of Transportation.
General Description
Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Transit garage and coach system. Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one (1) year of college from an accredited college or university or technical trade school.
Requires four (4) years in transit maintenance with supervisory experience or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses Required
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License for duration of appointment. May require valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with Passenger and Airbrake Endorsements (with No Restrictions) based on area of assignment.
Preferences
EPA 608 (40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F (608) Federal License for Handling Refrigerants)
ASE Certification in A3 Manual Transmission, A4 Steering and Suspension, A5 Brakes, or A7 AC
OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklift Compliance)
1 or more years Maintenance Management Software (Asset Works or comparable) experience
1 or more years Time & Attendance (Kronos or comparable) experience
1 or more years experience working in a supervisory capacity in a union environment and/or union negotiation
1 or more years transit electric vehicle operation or maintenance experience
1 or more years farebox maintenance/repair or automotive paint/body maintenance/repair experience
Technical Trade School Program Certification, Associate Degree, or higher in field of study related to the area of assignment
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Assist with the day-to-day operation of the garages as needed; monitors and directs subordinate staff in the management of road calls, attendance, overtime, parts and supply needs, repairs on buses, facility issues, safety concerns and any other issues that come up on a daily basis on the service line.
Creates and administers various service and commodity contracts for the agency to include contract compliance, purchase order management, threshold management, and authorizing invoices for payment; approves P-card purchases of subordinates.
Attends various meetings (staff, supervisors, component manufacturers, bus manufacturer, safety, pre-bids for projects, computer software, vendors, other county agencies, FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation), and FTA (Federal Transit Administration).
Writes various reports daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually, and ad-hoc; analyzes different reports to gather data to forecast future repairs, parts and labor needs, and fleet composition; assists in writing technical specifications for new buses and for shop equipment.
Manages the Training section to include the Training staff, development of curriculum, conducting needs assessments, coordinating with vendors/manufacturers to provide specialized training, and evaluation of new hires for all positions during their probationary period.
Manages the Fare-box section to include the maintenance staff, PM program compliance, parts and material procurement and inventory, and staffing levels and schedules.
Conducts monthly shop inspection and reports findings to shop Superintendent and coordinates with Facilities for resolution of any deficiencies/issues.
Reviews the shop work load and debriefs supervisor for amount of work completed and concerns he/she may have; meets with maintenance, Facilities, and Materials Management staff as needed to resolve issues.
Coordinates with Risk Management Division and Safety/Security Division for periodic shop inspections, safety/security concerns, and compliance with related internal and external policies and procedures. Performance management, Training, Discipline, Recruitment
Performs related work as assigned.
Competencies
Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals. Shows considerable business insight, beyond the fundamentals. Asks probing questions and draws on a variety of sources to gain insight and to explore business drivers or industry trends.
Interprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Swiftly assembles and fluently interprets the financial data and metrics relevant to the role. Draws rich insights from financial and quantitative data. Adheres to relevant budgetary guidelines.
Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Consistently looks at complex issues from many angles; obtains a rich and deep understanding; swiftly cuts to the core issue; skillfully separates root causes from symptoms.
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Knows when to act independently and when to escalate issues. Integrates various inputs, decision criteria, and trade-offs to make effective decisions. Typically makes good independent decisions.
Provides direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done. Delegates tasks, providing generally clear expectations to staff. Coordinates and integrates the team's work, reducing duplication. Measures team progress using the right indicators; recognizes when problems or shortfalls occur.
Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Makes nimble plans accounting for a range of risks and contingencies. Achieves greater cohesion, integration, and alignment between own group and other areas. Both persistent in adversity and nimble in change.
Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Encourages and rewards continuous improvement and quality outcomes. Equips others to handle day-to-day tasks effectively on their own. Integrates systems to improve quality and service.
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Helps team hold each other accountable for goals, adherence to policies and procedures. Tracks team metrics and milestones, redirecting effort, as necessary, for continued progress.
Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Holds self to high standards of performance; sets some challenging goals; wants to achieve meaningful results; pursues initiatives/efforts to successful completion and closure. Focuses on key goals, even during setbacks and obstacles.
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Disseminates knowledge, insights, and updates in a polished, precise, and compelling manner. Demonstrates a deep interest in others' comments. Creates rich documents and reports.
- Demonstrates Self-Awareness-Awareness
Uses a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. Actively seeks feedback from a variety of sources; asks clarifying questions to understand and improve own impact on others or on team performance. Reflects on and learns from own mistakes.
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward County, Florida
$81,248.38 - $129,671.76 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
Dec 23, 2025