June 17, 2008 in Opportunities & Employment
Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA), located in Lewisville, TX, in the DFW area and beautiful Denton County, is seeking a Managing Director of Communications & Marketing for a rapidly growing Transportation Authority.
Detailed job description and application: http://www.dcta.net
The Managing Director is responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing the activities and programs of the Communications and Marketing Department. The department provides critical external and internal communications support, develops marketing strategies for all DCTA services, and coordinates all marketing, promotion, community and media activities. Directs and coordinates public participation plan, creates and coordinates speaker bureau, conducts media relations training for key personnel, acts as an internal consultant to bring attention and solutions to institutional priorities.
Develop and implement a strategic marketing plan, coordinate special events, oversee collateral material development, maintain public relations efforts to meet interest, needs and objectives of DCTA, and coordinates website design and maintenance.
Must be a proactive and creative individual with a Bachelor’s Degree with major course work in marketing, journalism, communications or other related discipline. 5 - 8 years of increasingly responsible work in solid writing and editing, marketing, public relations, journalism, and/or advertising. Public transportation or government entity experience highly desirable. Excellent starting salary and benefits package.
Please submit resume with cover letter stating salary requirement to jobs@dcta.net.
June 10, 2008 in Opportunities & Employment
Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) in Lewisville, Texas, is seeking a CFO. Position open until filled.
Detailed job description and application: http://www.dcta.net/CurrentJobOpenings.asp.
Position responsible for providing DCTA staff and Board of Directors with direction, management of company’s financial strategy, business planning, and directing the overall financial policies. Oversees administrative functions including accounting, payroll, budget, debt, insurance, IT, HR, and treasury. Develops and maintains systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of the company. Directs and manages accounting and financial activities including preparation and management of annual operating and capital budget, cash flow analysis, and budget forecast. Assumes full management responsibility for all administration functions and application process. Leads and directs the work of employees in the finance and administrative departments.
CPA Certification desired. Experience equivalent to seven years of increasingly responsible experience in governmental financial planning and administration, including three years of administrative and supervisory responsibility. Public transportation, governmental, and transit/rail experience preferred. Competitive salary and benefits package available.
Please submit resume with cover letter stating position applying for with salary history to jobs@dcta.net.
May 29, 2008 in Opportunities & Employment
Metropolitan Transit Authority is seeking a Traffic and Transportation Engineering Director in Houston, Texas.
Position Description:
- Functions in the lead role and directs department activities for Traffic Engineering analyses, transportation planning and roadway geometric design in the support of preliminary planning, conceptual development, engineering design and construction of METRO transit-related projects and intelligent transportation systems associated with HOV lanes operations.
- Responsible for preparing department budgets, strategic department planning and managing staff issues.
- Responsible for the overall implementation of traffic and transportation–related tasks and for the supervision of involved staff.
- Must be able to direct others in the review and monitoring of activities being conducted by traffic consultants under contract to METRO involved in the above-related tasks.
Functions in the lead role and directs department activities for Traffic Engineering analyses, transportation planning and roadway geometric design in the support of preliminary planning, conceptual development, engineering design and construction of METRO transit-related projects and intelligent transportation systems associated with HOV lanes operations. For further information contact:
Functions in the lead role and directs department activities for Traffic Engineering analyses, transportation planning and roadway geometric design in the support of preliminary planning, conceptual development, engineering design and construction of METRO transit-related projects and intelligent transportation systems associated with HOV lanes operations. For further information contact:
Functions in the lead role and directs department activities for Traffic Engineering analyses, transportation planning and roadway geometric design in the support of preliminary planning, conceptual development, engineering design and construction of METRO transit-related projects and intelligent transportation systems associated with HOV lanes operations. For further information contact: Thuyvi Vinh
Metropolitan Transit Authority
1900 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002
Tv03@ridemetro.org
www.ridemetro.org
Functions in the lead role and directs department activities for Traffic Engineering analyses, transportation planning and roadway geometric design in the support of preliminary planning, conceptual development, engineering design and construction of METRO transit-related projects and intelligent transportation systems associated with HOV lanes operations. For further information contact: Thuyvi VinhMetropolitan Transit Authority1900 Main StreetHouston, TX 77002
May 29, 2008 in Opportunities & Employment
Sr. Project Control Specialist
Metropolitan Transit Authority
Houston, TX
Position Description:
- Develops and monitors capital program costs and schedules.
- Provides support to Project Managers and coordinates cost and scheduling activities with various groups.
- Other duties include supervising Program Control Staff and Consultants. Coordinates with Project Directors to develop and monitor costs and schedules for capital projects.
- Develops and utilizes computerized cost and scheduling systems for project monitoring and analysis.
- Develops and monitors detailed engineering and construction costs and schedules.
- For further information contact:
Thuyvi Vinh
Metropolitan Transit Authority
1900 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002
Tv03@ridemetro.org
www.ridemetro.org
May 29, 2008 in Opportunities & Employment
Metropolitan Transit Authority
Document Controller
Houston, TX
Position Description:
- Verifies that project documents progress on a predetermined path and that any change to that path receives the proper level of technical review and management approval. Ensures that all FTA and other state/government agencies procedures and regulations are adhered to. Assists in establishing policies and procedures that govern the design, construction and management of project documentation for METRO Solutions and also ensures that the program/projects procedures are followed.
- Provide technical services required to support METRO Solutions, PMIS & document management system.
- Documents the communication and flow of information between the PE&C divisions, Facility Provider and other Consultants involved in the METRO Solutions programs. Provide documentation assistance to the Legal Department in help of resolving legal claims.
- For further information contact:
Thuyvi Vinh
Metropolitan Transit Authority
1900 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002
Tv03@ridemetro.org
www.ridemetro.org
May 29, 2008 in Opportunities & Employment
We are happy to post employment opportunities for all TTA member organizations. Please send current job posting information to Gail at gaillord@texastransit.org.
