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SMART (Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation)

General Manager Position

The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) is seeking a highly motivated leader for the position of General Manager.  This position serves as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the agency, oversees a staff of 919 employees, and reports to a seven member Board of Directors. 

The General Manager is responsible for and has authority for all operations and activities of the Authority, subject to the provisions of the enabling legislation and to the by-laws, policies, program limitations and budgets established by the Board.  SMART provides a unique array of public transit services in the tri-county Metropolitan Detroit area including fixed routes (284 buses), paratransit services (82 buses) and Community Partnership Services (265 small buses and vans).

Requirements:

Must have a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in public administration, business administration, urban planning, regional planning, transportation management, or similar field of study, or a Juris Doctor degree.  Candidate must have at least five years in a senior management position with overall responsibility for a public/private sector agency with extensive experience in union management relations, financial management and budgetary controls, and intergovernmental and community relations.  Experience in various modes of public transportation including bus, rail and paratransit preferred.  Strong oral and written communication skills are also required.  Salary for this position is $141,149 - $156,853 and is commensurate with experience.  For additional information visit our website at .

Qualified applicants may e-mail a cover letter and resume to swilson@ or fax to 248-244-9254 by close of business May 22, 2009.  SMART is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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