Job Posting
Operations Manager
Position Title: Operations Manager
Reports to: Director of Transportation
Wage Classification: Non-Exempt
JOB SUMMARY
This position supervises and coordinates daily operations and activities. Assists in the management of all day-to-day business operations, ensuring that the Department operates efficiently and effectively while maintaining operational excellence and regulatory compliance. Other duties include explaining and enforcing laws, ordinances, or regulations; develop, and implement policies and procedures, methods, or standards; and monitor staff activities for compliance and execution; provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance to higher level management staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Coordinates the organization, staffing, and day-to-day operational activities to provide support to the Transit operations.
2. Assist Director of Transportation in compiling, study, and evaluate background information to prepare narrative documents for planning the Seminole Nation’s future transportation needs. Monthly reports to all Federal and State entities, both written and verbal. This includes verbal and written reports to The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma General Council.
3. Assist Director of Transportation in determining the status of assigned projects, expedite operations that delay schedules and alter schedules to meet changing conditions.
4. Identify Transit projects to meet the needs of economic growth, traffic, public safety, health, and social strategies for the Seminole Nation.
5. Oversees and writes applications for additional Transit funding available to Tribes, including non-recurring funding such as High Priority Project Funding and Congressional earmarks such as but not limited to, public Transportation project discretionary grants, 5311c, 5310 and 5309, and other funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
6. Coordinates, supervise, manage day-to-day operations of Transit, Vehicle Maintenance and Dialysis.
7. Provides administrative and analytical support on projects and special assignments to the Director of Transportation
8. Identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identifies resource needs; reviews with appropriate management staff; implements improvements.
9. Coordinates and reviews the work plan for assigned services and activities; assigns work activities of the Transit staff.
10. Meet with Tribal and agency representatives to discuss Tribal needs.
11. Coordinates labor relations matters; investigates rule violations; documents and applies disciplinary procedures in consultation with the Director.
12. Prepares project documentation and reports including Transit Operations manuals; research items to be included; writes and assembles manuals and Standard Operating Procedures.
13. Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to appropriate authorities as well as analyze expenditures and other financial information for development of plans, policies, contracts, and budgets.
14. Assists in researching and acquiring federal, state, and all available funding sources and grant applications.
15. Responsible for ensuring compliance with FTA Alcohol and Drug Policies for Safety Sensitive positions and maintains proper documentation.
16. Improve the operational systems, processes, and policies in support of Organization’s mission -- specifically, support better management reporting, information flow and management, business process and organizational planning.
17. Conforms to the program requirements and objectives of the FTA covered in the Code of Federal Regulations.
18. Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES
Transit Department, Vehicle Maintenance, Dialysis Transport
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a closely related field from an
accredited college or university is preferred. High School Diploma/GED required.
2. Two (2) years of verifiable administrative experience including at least one (1) year of supervision in closely related work experience as outlined above.
Experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.
3.Valid Oklahoma driver’s license with ability to meet Seminole Nation liability insurance requirements and maintain eligibility for insurance.
4. Must be able to pass background check, with no prior convictions and/or felonies.
5. Must be able to comply with the Seminole Nation Drug Free Workplace policies.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1. Knowledge of operational characteristics, services, and activities
2. Knowledge of Transit system operational principles, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
3. Knowledge of accounting procedures and Financial Operations.
4. Ability to comprehend and follow all Federal regulations regarding Public Transit.
5. Procedures and requirements for record keeping and reporting of incidents, emergencies, labor hours and related topics.
6. Must be knowledgeable in current office procedures, methods, and equipment including computer programs such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.
7. Must have knowledge of principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
8. Must be able to comprehend complex information specifically related government rules, regulations, and guidelines.
9. Must be able to coordinate daily transit operations.
10. Must be able to interpret and explain the Tribal Transit policies and procedures.
11. Ability to operate radio communication equipment.
12. Must be able to prepare clear and concise administrative, procedural, and operational reports, logs, and records.
13. Must be able to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
14. Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing
15. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
1. Tasks may be performed on uneven, inclined, hard and soft carpeted floors, cement structures and surfaces.
2. Duties may involve walking, standing for long periods of time, sitting and crouching.
3. Specific required movements include the following:
Ø Trunk: bend, twist, rotate, push, pull, carry
Ø Arms: reach, carry, push, pull, lift, twist, rotate
Ø Legs: lift, push, pull, twist, rotate
Ø Hands: grasp, manipulate, bilateral coordination, eye and hand coordination, overall and finger dexterity.
Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.
Additional Information
Shift : Day
Closing Date: 05/04/2026 |
