Jobs for Sunset Empire Transportation District

Executive Director

Executive Director

Opening Date: December 16, 2024

Closing Date: March14, 2025 (updated)

The Executive Director serves as the district’s chief executive officer and reports to a seven-member elected board of directors.

Location: Astoria, Oregon

Application Deadline: March 14, 2025

Pay and Benefits:

Starting Salary: $110,000.00 annually

Desirable Starting Date: On or Before June 16, 2025

Position Summary:

Sunset Empire Transportation District is currently recruiting qualified applicants to fill the position of Executive Director. Serving as the district’s chief executive officer, the Executive Director reports to a seven-member elected board of directors.

The district is looking to hire a person who, through collaborative leadership, board, staff, and customer engagement, and outstanding management and administrative skills will enhance the district’s ability to deliver transportation services efficiently and effectively. The Executive Director must be able to develop and manage a district-wide budget and keep the board apprised of any irregularities. The Executive Director is also expected to continually look for opportunities to raise additional funds through grants and other means that will enhance the transportation system. Additionally, the Executive Director must have exceptional communication skills with the ability to address issues calmly, tactfully, and proactively.

About the District

The Sunset Empire Transportation District (SETD) was formed by the Clatsop County Board of Commissioners on March 24, 1993. The district has been providing transportation in Clatsop County ever since and is located in the northwest corner of the state of Oregon along the coast. SETD encompasses the entire county covering approximately 840 square miles and serving over 37,000 citizens

The Ideal Candidate –

The individual appointed to this position will possess well-developed business management, administrative and leadership skills. They will recognize that policy is set by the Board of Directors and provide an open and direct flow of information to help form District policies. The ideal candidate will also:

  • Be an excellent communicator and representative of the district.
  • Act as a catalyst and “front” person who can help the board of directors, staff and the community create a clear vision for transportation in the community.
  • Promote innovative ideas and concepts and sell them in the broader community.
  • Maintain responsibility for establishing and nurturing successful press relations.
  • Secure grants and other funding sources to assist with transportation improvements and/or development.
  • Prepare and track the annual district budget.
  • Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with public agencies, private industry, and non-profit organizations.

To review the full job announcement and job description and to complete the application please see this link: https://www.sdao.com/classifieds. To be considered as a candidate, please submit a completed and signed application, resume, and cover letter to the address or email listed below. Electronic submission is preferred.

Attn. Shanta Carter

Sunset Empire Transportation District – Executive Director Process

Special Districts Association of Oregon

PO Box 23879

Tigard, Oregon 97281

Email: [email protected]

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

 

  • $62,732 -$74,323 (DOE)
  • Full-time (40 hours)
  • GREAT EMPLOYER-PAID BENEFITS!CLOSES: Until the position is filled.

Based in Warrenton, Oregon, SETD is seeking applications for enthusiastic individuals with respectful workplace training and employee development skills to fill a full-time Human Resources Manager position. The Human Resources (HR) Manager is a confidential position that will oversee the District’s human resources duties. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, certificate, or degree in Human Resources preferred. Two (2) years of experience related to Human Resources. Experience in recruiting, interviewing, and screening prospective employees. Experience administering required state and federal drug and alcohol programs. Experience in administration and negotiation of employment contracts. Proficient in Microsoft Office products. Ability to exercise independent judgment. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Ability to handle multiple work assignments and work well under pressure. This is a confidential position. You must be able to maintain confidentiality. 1. Excellent benefits: 100% paid medical, dental, life, STD, LTD and retirement benefits 2. 12 days of vacation * 12 days of sick leave * 10 employer-paid holidays!

To apply

Please apply at https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?from=appsharedroid&jk=73d6a7b2c2498ff1 or pick up an application and job description at the Astoria Transit Center, 900 Marine Drive
Astoria, Oregon or visit our website at https://nwconnector.org

Return your application along with a resume to the attention of: Debbie Boothe-Schmidt, Interim

Executive Director, 900 Marine Drive, Astoria, OR 97103 or email [email protected].

BUS DRIVER

 

  • $19.94 -$25.75 (DOE)
  • Full-Time
  • EXCELLENT EMPLOYER PAID BENEFITS!
    CLOSES: UPON FILLING THE POSITION

Based in Astoria, Oregon, SETD is seeking applications for enthusiastic individuals with great customer service skills to fill a full-time Fixed Route Bus Driver position. Possession of a CDL B is required. Fixed Route Drivers are responsible for operating buses which require being in control of the bus and knowledge of all equipment used in a safe and efficient manner. The driver is responsible for providing safety and well-being to their passengers. Qualifications include high school diploma or GED, two (2) years previous driving experience (preferred), operating transportation vehicles and experience working with elderly and/or disabled riders. CPR and First Aid Certification is provided by SETD. Certifications include Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) w/air brakes, passenger endorsement and a CDL Medical Certificate. Pre-employment drug screening and background check required.

  • Wage range is $19.94 – $25.75 per hour depending on experience.
  • Excellent Benefits – 100% paid Medical, Dental, Life, STD, LTD and Retirement benefits
  • 12 Days Vacation * 12 Days Sick Leave * 10 Holidays All Employer Paid!
  • Shifts are variable according to routes. To Apply

Pick-up an application and job description at the Astoria Transit Center, 900 Marine Drive
Astoria, Oregon or go to our website at www.ridethebus.org, www.indeed.com/jobs

OR

Return your application along with a resume to SETD Attn: Debbie Boothe-Schmidt, Interim
Executive director, 900 Marine Drive, Astoria, OR 97103 or Email to [email protected]

FIXED ROUTE BUS DRIVER

FIXED ROUTE BUS DRIVER

$19.94 -$25.75 (DOE)

Full-Time

EXCELLENT EMPLOYER PAID BENEFITS! 

 CLOSES:  Friday, November 8, 2024 at 5pm

 Based in Astoria, Oregon, SETD is seeking applications for enthusiastic individuals with great customer service skills to fill a full-time Fixed Route Bus Driver position.  Possession of a CDL B is required.

Fixed Route Drivers are responsible for operating buses which require being in control of the bus and knowledge of all equipment used in a safe and efficient manner. The driver is responsible for providing safety and well-being to their passengers.

Qualifications include high school diploma or GED, two (2) years previous driving experience (preferred), operating transportation vehicles and experience working with elderly and/or disabled riders. CPR and First Aid Certification is provided by SETD.

Certifications include Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) w/air brakes, passenger endorsement and a CDL Medical Certificate.  Pre-employment drug screening and background check required.

  • Wage range is $19.94 – $25.75 per hour depending on experience.
  • Excellent Benefits – 100% paid Medical, Dental, Life, STD, LTD and Retirement benefits
  • 12 Days Vacation * 12 Days Sick Leave * 10 Holidays All Employer Paid!
  • Shifts are variable according to routes.

To Apply

 Pick-up an application and job description at the Astoria Transit Center, 900 Marine Drive Astoria, Oregon or go to our website at  www.ridethebus.org,  www.indeed.com/jobs

OR

 Return your application along with a resume to SETD Attn: Sue Farmer, Human Resources, 900 Marine Drive, Astoria, OR 97103 or Email to [email protected]. 

Sunset Empire Transportation District is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sunset Empire Transportation District operates its programs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, marital status, age or disability in accordance with Title VI of The Civil Rights Act, ORS Chapter 659A or other applicable law. Alternative formats of this information are available upon request. For more information, please contact Mary Parker 503-861-5370 or [email protected]

CONDUCTOR DE AUTOBÚS DE RUTA FIJA

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CONDUCTOR DE AUTOBÚS DE RUTA FIJA
$19.94 -$25.75 (DOE)
Jornada completa
¡EXCELENTES BENEFICIOS PAGADOS POR EL EMPLEADOR!
CIERRA: viernes 8 de noviembre de 2024 a las 17h
Con sede en Astoria, Oregon, SETD está buscando solicitudes para personas entusiastas con grandes habilidades de servicio al cliente para ocupar un puesto de conductor de autobús de ruta fija a tiempo completo. Se requiere la posesión de una CDL B.
Los conductores de ruta fija son responsables de operar los autobuses, lo que requiere tener el control del autobús y el conocimiento de todo el equipo utilizado de manera segura y eficiente. El conductor es responsable de brindar seguridad y bienestar a sus pasajeros.
Las calificaciones incluyen diploma de escuela secundaria o GED, dos (2) años de experiencia previa de manejo (preferido), operación de vehículos de transporte y experiencia trabajando con pasajeros mayores y / o discapacitados. La certificación de RCP y primeros auxilios es proporcionada por SETD.
Las certificaciones incluyen Licencia de Conducir Comercial (CDL) con frenos de aire, endoso de pasajero y un Certificado Médico CDL. Se requiere una prueba de detección de drogas y una verificación de antecedentes antes del empleo.
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El rango salarial es de $ 19.94 a $ 25.75 por hora, dependiendo de la experiencia.
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Excelentes beneficios: beneficios médicos, dentales, de vida, STD, LTD y de jubilación 100% pagados
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12 días de vacaciones * 12 días de licencia por enfermedad * 10 días festivos pagados por el empleador!
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Los turnos son variables según las rutas.
Para aplicar
Pick-up an application and job description at the Astoria Transit Center, 900 Marine Drive Astoria, Oregon or go to our website at www.ridethebus.org, www.indeed.com/jobs
O puedes
Devuelva su solicitud junto con un currículum vitae a SETD Attn: Sue Farmer, Human Resources, 900 Marine Drive, Astoria, OR 97103 o envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected].