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Transit Operations Supervisor

Job Details:

  • Transit
  • Washington County
Deadline: 09/17/2026 04:00 PM

Job Description:

Washington County offers a full compensation package that reflects how much we value our employees. Please take a look at what you can expect to earn during your first year as a full time Employee with Washington County Government:

  • Sixty (60) Paid Personal Hours
  • Eighty (80) Paid Vacation Hours
  • Fourteen (14) Paid Holidays
  • One Hundred & Twenty (120) Paid Sick Hours
  • County and Employee funded Healthcare including Health, Prescription, Dental and Vision Coverage
  • County Paid Employee Assistance Plan
  • County Paid Life Insurance
  • County Paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • County Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
  • County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Up to $2,500.00 Annual Tuition Reimbursement Assistance
  • County and Employee funded Defined Pension Plan
    • Vested in just five (5) years.
    • Credit for Prior Active Military Service and Unused Paid Sick Days.
  • An annual salary of $69,285 starting…

If our Transit Operations Supervisor comprehensive compensation package interests you, please continue reading through our job posting to learn more about the position’s duties, responsibilities, perquisites, etc. and apply online today.

JOB TITLE:Transit Operations SupervisorGRADE13
  DEPARTMENT:TransitFLSA STATUS:Exempt
REPORTS TO:Transit Director  
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

This professional position oversees the daily operations of the Transit department by ensuring staffing needs are met across all Transit-provided services, evaluating bus routes for efficiency and customer need, responding to incidents, and overseeing the training and certification of transit operators . Direction is provided by the Transit Director. Supervision is exercised over subordinate personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

  • Assists with department oversight, including specific transit-related programs. Provides daily instruction and direction to transit drivers and office staff.
  • Oversees training of transit drivers and office staff, including new driver training, emergency evacuation, passenger assistance, wheelchair securement, route training, defensive driving, etc…
  • Develops and implements operating policies, procedures, and performance standards to improve service. Evaluate and monitor Transit services for compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and policies.
  • Oversees bus fare collection and counting. Reports all related equipment malfunctions to the Fleet and Facility Manager for repairs.
  • Assists with budget and grant application submissions.
  • Prepares and submits a variety of reports and maintains appropriate records.
  • Receives and responds to complaints from employees and the public.
  • Analyzes farebox computer-generated ridership and driver reports; designs and creates spreadsheets for tracking ridership data; recommends and designs route changes based on ridership analysis and changes in the community.
  • Handles disciplinary action involving transit drivers and office staff. Interviews and recommends applicants for hire. Conducts transit driver and office staff performance evaluations.
  • Investigates vehicle accidents and takes appropriate action. Reviews accident/incident reports to recommend preventive measures and training.
  • Administers mandated FTA/DOT Drug and Alcohol testing program.
  • Represents the transit system at local, regional, and statewide meetings and events. Acts as liaison with other local and State transportation offices; attends regional and state-wide seminars and meetings.
  • Promotes transportation services; encourages the use of public transit; assists with public outreach; coordinates the design and updates of the transit department’s public outreach.
  • Prepares and approves departmental payroll of transit drivers and office staff.
  • Acts as Transit Director when assigned and required. Provides shift coverage of other transit supervisory personnel during absences.
  • Performs related tasks as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

General knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (F. M. C. S. R.) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) as related to public transportation; general knowledge of Federal and State Occupational Safety and Health Administration (O.S.H.A./M.O.S.H.) Laws, Rules, Regulations and Standards; ability to establish and monitor bus routes and schedules; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinate employees; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college with major coursework in business management, transportation program coordination, and safety compliance. Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at or within arm’s length, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of or ability to obtain (within 9 months) and maintain a valid CDL Class B driver’s license with airbrake and passenger endorsements; (CDL and DOT physical required). This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to Federal Transit Administration substance abuse regulations.

This position will be expected to work Tuesday through Saturday, and occasional holiday work for supervisory coverage.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

08/2026

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals requiring special accommodations or assistance are requested to contact the Human Resources Department at 240-313-2350, Voice or TDD (D/HH use 711) M/F/H/V.

DEADLINE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS WITH HUMAN RESOURCES:

September 17, 2026 @ 4:00pm

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WASHINGTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
100 W. WASHINGTON ST., Room 2300
HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740-4735
Telephone: (240) 313-2350
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I certify that, if employed, I will produce documents to establish that I am legally able to work in the United States. I understand that a final employment offer is contingent upon completion of INS Form I-9 and receipt of acceptable documentation at the time of hire.

In the event that I am provided a conditional offer of employment, I consent to taking an employment physical examination to include an alcohol and drug screen and such future physical examinations as may be lawfully required by the County. I authorize the County to contact my previous employers, if necessary, and obtain employment information from them, and to further investigate the truthfulness of my application, including review of my motor vehicle record and such future periodic review as may be lawfully required by the County.

I certify that answers given herein are true to the best of my knowledge.

I understand further that any false answers or statements or misleading omissions made by me on this application, in any interview for employment, in connection with the above mentioned investigation, or in any physical examination shall be sufficient grounds for my rejection as a candidate for employment or for immediate discharge, if discovered after my hiring.

I AGREE THAT EMPLOYMENT WITH WASHINGTON COUNTY IS AN “AT-WILL” EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP. AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT MEANS THAT EITHER THE EMPLOYER OR THE EMPLOYEE MAY TERMINATE THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP AT ANY TIME FOR ANY REASON, WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE, AND WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE. I ALSO AGREE THAT NO REPRESENTATION BY ANY COUNTY OFFICIAL OR SUPERVISOR AND THAT NO PROVISION OF THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK, ANY PERSONNEL REGULATION OR ANY OTHER EMPLOYMENT RELATED PRACTICE OR PROCEDURE, ORAL OR WRITTEN, SHALL BE EFFECTIVE TO CHANGE THE “AT-WILL” NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT WITH WASHINGTON COUNTY.

“UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT, OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT AN INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A LIE-DETECTOR OR SIMILAR TEST. ANY EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS PROVISION IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT TO EXCEED $100.”

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Government contractors are subject to 38 USC 2012 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 which requires that they take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, which requires government contractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified handicapped individuals.

If you are a disabled veteran, or have a physical or mental handicap, you are invited to volunteer this information. This information will be treated as confidential. Failure to provide this information will not jeopardize or adversely affect your consideration for employment.

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I hereby provide consent to Washington County Board of Commissioners to conduct a full query of the FMCSA Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse ( Clearinghouse) to determine whether drug or alcohol violation information about me exists in the Clearinghouse.

I understand that if the full query conducted by Washington County Board of Commissioners indicates that drug or alcohol violation information about me exists in the Clearinghouse, FMCSA will not disclose that information to Washington County Board of Commissioners without first obtaining additional specific consent from me.

I understand that Washington County Board of Commissioners will conduct annual limited queries as required by FMCSA.

I further understand that if I refuse to provide consent for Washington County Board of Commissioners to conduct a limited query of the Clearinghouse, Washington County Board of Commissioners must prohibit me from performing safety- sensitive functions, including driving a commercial motor vehicle, as required by FMCSA’ s drug and alcohol program regulations.

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