BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL PUBLIC TRANSIT
Total population of the Twin Cities of Bloomington-Normal is 125,000 and growing. The Twin Cities offer a unique combination of a family oriented Midwestern community with the metropolitan sophistication typically found in much larger urban areas. Illinois State University, a public university, and Illinois Wesleyan, a private university, are both located in the Twin Cities. The communities have a very broad business base anchored by the 15,500 employees of State Farm Insurance. This combination of a diverse business and residential base shapes the Bloomington-Normal quality of life along with the many cultural, sports, outdoor, shopping and historical attractions of the Twin Cities.
Transportation is important to the area with the fourth busiest Amtrak station in the Midwest boarding more than 200,000 annually, one of the country’s fastest growing regional airports, bus and para-transit service, a 30 mile network of bike and pedestrian trails and a special bus service for the Illinois State University campus. The 2010 Strategic Plan goal is to make public transit a “first option” in Bloomington-Normal.
The Bloomington-Normal Public Transit System is governed by a five member Board of Trustees appointed by each community’s Mayor and City Council. The General Manager is selected by and reports directly to the Board. The General Manager is responsible for budget preparation and administration, which includes the FY 2010-11 adopted operating budget of $8.2 million, 32 fixed route buses, 8 para-transit vehicles, 88 full time employees. One very positive challenge for the new General Manager is a seamless transition and move to the new $8.3 million public transit facility, which is under construction to be completed in the fall of 2010.
The successful candidate must be a dynamic leader who is creative, energetic, tech savvy and a collaborative team builder with a thorough knowledge and understanding of local transit principles along with a thorough understanding of the relationships between Federal, State and municipal governments with respect to transportation policy and funding.
Candidate should possess the following credentials: Bachelor’s Degree in Business /Public Administration or Transportation Administration with a Master’s Degree in Public Administration or Transportation Administration preferred; at least seven years administrative or managerial experience working in public transit; excellent oral and written communications skills and strong managerial experience. The salary range is from $100,000 to $120,000 depending on qualifications. An attractive benefits package is included along with reasonable relocation expenses.
Send cover letter and resume, hard copy and email, by May 24, 2010 to: Gary Goddard, Senior Vice President, The Mercer Group, Inc., 85 South Seminary Street, Suite #3, Galesburg, Illinois 61401; garygoddard@usa.net; phone 309.368.0378 or check www.mercergroupinc.com for more information.
The Bloomington-Normal Public Transit System is an Equal Opportunity Employer