Assistant Director of Transportation

Salary : $168,230.00 - $200,809.00 Annually
Location : General Office, Downtown Oakland, CA
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Job Number: 26-00259
Department: Operations
Division: Transportation Senior Managemt
Opening Date: 09/03/2026
Closing Date: 9/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


Summary


AC Transit is seeking a qualified Assistant Director of Transportation. Under general direction, this position, provides technical and professional assistance to the Director of Transportation in managing, planning, and organizing the activities and staff of the District's Transportation operations. This is an unrepresented at-will classification.

This is an excellent opportunity to work for the largest bus agency in California, make a difference in our local community, and promote AC Transit as a great employer of the East Bay. In addition to working with some of the best in the business, AC Transit also has an excellent benefits package that includes pension, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending, and 457 savings plan.

Representative Functions

• Assists in the implementation of and evaluates the effectiveness of the District's Transportation projects and programs including but not limited to On-Time Performance and Safety.
• Acts as Director of Transportation on a temporary basis, in the absence of the Director.

• Implements and manages new technology in the Department, including Computer-aided Dispatch and Automatic Vehicle Locator (CAD/AVL) applications, and oversees training on new technology for staff as needed.
• Works closely with department and division level managers in Transportation, Maintenance, and Planning to ensure an effective operational process.
• Assists in providing leadership to assigned areas; develops, mentors and guides staff in achieving goals and objectives; coaches and develops employees; provides constructive feedback on performance and behaviors; reviews and evaluates work; counsels and handles personnel actions as needed.
• Assists in the development and implementation of District service goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work plans.
• Develops and presents written and oral reports and analyses on a wide variety of highly complex transportation delivery issues to a wide variety of audiences.
• Participates in various labor/management committees and projects, and participates in problem solving, grievance resolution, and other related labor relations activities.
• Recommends the appointment of staff, provides or coordinates staff training, works with employees to correct deficiencies, implements discipline procedures, and recommends employee terminations.
• Provides technical direction to managerial, professional, and technical staff in carrying out transportation services supervision functions.
• Assists the Director in the preparation and administration of the budget of the Transportation Department.
• Travels to work sites and locations within or outside the District to oversee programs and functions.
• Develops, implements, and administers a variety of special projects, and provides staff assistance to the Director of Transportation.
• Performs related duties, as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Education : Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in transportation planning, public administration, business administration or a directly related field. Additional experience above the minimum in a directly relevant field will be considered in lieu of education on a year-for-year basis.

Experience: Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible experience in operations in a transit environment, that included at least three (3) years of management level experience equivalent to an AC Transit Transportation Superintendent.


License/Certification: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California Driver license and meet the District's safe driving standards

Special Requirement : (1) May be required to work outside regular business hours based on the demands of the job. (2) Must pass criminal background and credit review per board policy.

Additional Information

Physical Requirements : (1) Must maintain the physical condition necessary to perform tasks in an office setting operating a personal computer, keyboards, and other peripheral equipment. (2) Must maintain the mobility necessary to travel to other locations within the AC Transit District.
THIS POSITION IS UNREPRESENTED AT WILL

The Selection Process: The Human Resources department must receive a completed online application by the filling date. If this recruitment is "Continuous," it may be closed at any time without notice. Applications will be screened for job related qualifications, and those candidates who best meeting the qualifications listed on this Job Announcement will be invited to participate in an examination process that may include written, oral and/or performance segments. Current District employees must have satisfactory attendance and performance records. Finalists will be placed on an Eligibility List. When filling vacancies, the Human Resources Department will refer the top candidates to the hiring department for final screening and recommendation.

Benefits: The transit professionals who call AC Transit home represent the rich cultural diversity of the Bay Area. For more than 60 years, we have been an equal opportunity employer honoring religion, ethnic background, national origin, gender, gender expression, genetic information, disabilities, age, and veteran status. We are not only an inclusive employer but also offer a comprehensive benefits package rooted in choice, flexibility, and affordability. Most Benefits are effective the first of the month following your hire date. Employees and eligible dependents have access to the following benefits*:

• Medical - Choice of two Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs): Kaiser Permanente and Health Net. $10.00 office visit co-pays; $5.00 - $35.00 prescription co-pays.
• Dental - MetLife Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) $50 annual deductible per person/$150 per family; $3,000 per person annual maximum; preventative care covered at 100%; basic and major care covered at 90%; $4,000 lifetime maximum orthodontia covered at 50%.
• Vision - Vision Service Plan - $10.00 copay; eligible for an exam, lenses, frames or contact lenses every 12 months - based on the last date of service. $200 frame allowance or $120 allowance for contact lenses.
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
• Employee paid Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health Care, Dependent Care, Parking, Transit
• AC Transit contributes up to $50.00/month towards an employee's FSA Transit costs
• Free AC Transit Bus Pass
• Federal Credit Union
• Vacation and Sick Leave or Personal Time Off
• Ten (10) paid holidays; 2 paid floating holidays; 1 paid birthday holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $2500 per fiscal year on approved courses
• Wellness Program

*AC Transit benefits are negotiated and subject to change based on collective bargaining agreements.

Pension: All AC Transit employees participate in a lifetime defined benefit pension. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2016, may be in the District's Tier II pension plan covered by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). As such, he/she may be required to contribute a small portion of annual income towards the cost of his/hers District pension.

ADA Compliant and Drug Free Workplace: The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you have a need for an accommodation, please call Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

The Alameda Contra Costa Transit District has established the goal of a 100 percent drug and alcohol-free workplace. Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment and those in safety sensitive positions will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing through their period of employment, including random drug and alcohol testing.

In accordance with federal requirements, all job applicants selected for appointments in a safety sensitive position are subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. A final job applicant will be tested for five prohibited drugs: Cocaine, PCP, Amphetamines, Marijuana and Opiates. During employment, employees holding safety sensitive positions are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing. Additionally, in the event of an absence of more than 90 days from a safety sensitive position, pre-employment drug testing will be performed.
Equal Opportunity Employer
PEPRA: All employees hired on or after January 1, 2020, will be in the District's Tier II pension plan covered by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). As such, he/she may be required to contribute 7% or more of annual income towards the cost of his/hers District pension.

Medical, dental, orthodontic, vision, and prescription insurance coverage for employees and qualified dependents; plus regular pension with a five (5) year vesting. Depending on length of service, up to six (6) weeks of vacation and up to twelve (12) days of sick leave per year. Holidays: eleven (11) per year. Free transportation on AC Transit system. Group Life Insurance.