Chief Administrative Officer

Chatham Area Transit - Savannah, GA

Full-time - Executive

Savannah, GA

Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation

About the position

Chatham Area Transit is seeking a Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to provide strategic administrative control and oversight in various operational areas including Enterprise Risk Management, Procurement, Human Resources, IT, Safety, and Civil Rights. The CAO will work closely with the Executive Director/CEO and the Leadership Team to enhance the organization's reputation and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative control, guidance, direction, and oversight for various departments.
• Manage Enterprise Risk Management, Procurement, and Human Resources functions.
• Maintain liaison with union leadership and assist in Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations.
• Work with the Leadership Team to enhance the organization's reputation through best practices and key performance indicators.
• Assist the CFO in developing operating and capital budgets.
• Lead compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Master's degree in business administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of progressively increased experience in managing resources and staff.
• Proven success in organizational transformation resulting in improved efficiency and effectiveness.
• Experience in transportation/transit or public sector organizations, with personnel management and labor relations experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in organizational transformation/performance management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.