The City of Wooster serves as the county seat of the State and the largest city in Wayne County. The community boasts an excellent school system, a vibrant downtown, three colleges, a world-class community-owned hospital, a portfolio of growing businesses serving the global economy, and a network of volunteers and organizations dedicated to helping individuals succeed.
Aside from its 600 acres of parkland, two public pools and a natatorium, a growing urban bike trail network, and a full calendar of festivals, intriguing educational events, and concerts, Wooster provides plenty for visitors and residents alike to enjoy.
Downtown shops offer artsy and eclectic goods and the region's finest meals. At the same time, the city’s North End retail district hosts national retailers, exquisite restaurants, and indoor activities ranging from mini-golf to ice skating.
Ranked as the #14 Micropolitan Area nationally by Policom, Wooster and Wayne County continues to grow. Wooster’s continued strength largely owes itself to its heavily diversified manufacturing sector, which sees continual creative adjustments.
Wooster, named one of Ohio’s Best Hometowns in 2017, continues to be one of Ohio’s most innovative and exciting communities to live, work, and visit. We are one of the few Northeast Ohio areas to have gained residents based on the 2020 census.
ORGANIZATION
The City of Wooster is a charter form of government comprised of the Mayor, three Directors, and the Wooster City Council. The Mayor supervises and controls all of the Administrative Departments, including Law, Finance, and Administration.
The Director of Administration is responsible for all City Services except those headed by the Law Director and the Finance Director.
City Council consists of eight members elected to a fouryear term to oversee the city budget, establish goals, and set policies. The President oversees the meetings with four Ward and three At-Large council members acting as the voting body.
Mission
To partner with our community to deliver services, conserve resources, protect quality of life, and plan for the future.
Core Values
Accountability
Continuous Improvement
Leadership & Management
Respect & Communication
Honesty & Integrity
Stewardship & Trust
Full Time Employees = 202
Three Unions: IAFF, OPBA, WEA
Total Unionized Employees = 152 Employees
THE POSITION
Public Transportation Manager
The Community Service and Economic Development Manager (Transportation Manager) is responsible for the City’s transportation planning and operations; monitors regional, state, and federal actions, programs, and plans transportation services, regional passenger programs and projects; and performs related work as required
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in public or business administration, public administration, transportation planning, environmental studies, political science, public policy, economics, finance or related field is required or equivalent experience/knowledge/skills may be considered Valid Ohio Driver’s License and must have a satisfactory driving record and meet insurability guidelines.
Minimum of five years’ experience in a public transportation system, including transit management experience or in another equivalent organization that would confer a comparable skills base .
The selected candidate’s wage will be dependent upon experience and qualifications. The expected hiring range is
JOB FUNCTIONS
Responsible for managing and overseeing the business and operations of the Wooster public transportation program
Responsible for all community and economic development programs and activities related to Public Transportation
Research and prepare Public Transportation grant opportunities, work with community business leaders and market public transportation programs and opportunities
City point of contact for transportation development initiatives and programs with the Wooster Area
