JTA to make skyway transit free

[Anti redneck]

and then the new Director can figur it out

Any potentials?

[tufsu1]

nothing that is public yet...I beleive JTA will be engaging a recruiter to assist in the national search

[Ocklawaha]

Help wanted.

Must have local connections. Prefer a manager from the highway industry. Must hate all forms of rail. Must LOVE BRT and pray 5 times each day to DETROIT. Applicant needs to have a strong history with diesel engines. Should have experience with suburban style building, massive parking lots and overly complicated transportation centers. Consideration will be given to applicants from cities without mass transit, preferably someone from a town of 500 or less. Should have a least a 3Rd grade education...

Immediately contact: JACKSONVILLE TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

[Jason]

Ock, are you sending over your resume?

[Ocklawaha]

They have it... but don't hold your breath that my phone will ever ring. Funny, because I'd like the job with an expense account and NOTHING else. Fat chance.

[tufsu1]

Ock....kid all you want about the new director being a rail-hating highway person, but so far the board has been clear that the agency will need to be focus more on transit in the near future.

[jason_contentdg]

Finally rode the Skyway on Friday and we shot a video of the trip:

http://www.contentdg.com/skyway-southbank-trip/

[fieldafm]

Finally rode the Skyway on Friday and we shot a video of the trip:

http://www.contentdg.com/skyway-southbank-trip/

Cool video Jason!  The view you take in while going over the bridge is something you can't appreciate while driving.  For all the talk about the Skyway... it's a really pleasurable ride!

[Anti redneck]

Help wanted.

Must have local connections. Prefer a manager from the highway industry. Must hate all forms of rail. Must LOVE BRT and pray 5 times each day to DETROIT. Applicant needs to have a strong history with diesel engines. Should have experience with suburban style building, massive parking lots and overly complicated transportation centers. Consideration will be given to applicants from cities without mass transit, preferably someone from a town of 500 or less. Should have a least a 3Rd grade education...

Immediately contact: JACKSONVILLE TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

LMAO!! 

[Anti redneck]

They have it... but don't hold your breath that my phone will ever ring. Funny, because I'd like the job with an expense account and NOTHING else. Fat chance.

Just tell them that you want to make Jacksonville the biggest BRT city in the world (then go forth with your real agendas once your're in). They'll hire you. But in all seriousness, check up on that resume.

[dougskiles]

nothing that is public yet...I beleive JTA will be engaging a recruiter to assist in the national search

You are correct.  The responses to the RFP are due April 17th.

From the RFP:

Purpose and Scope of Request for Proposals

Under this Request for Proposals (this “RFP”), the Authority is seeking proposals for Executive Search Services for its Executive Director position. The Authority will endeavor to engage a recognized and experienced executive search firm to: 1) define a search strategy; 2) refine the description of the position and develop/facilitate candidate specifications, certain aspects of which are set forth in Section II hereof; 3) research, source contacts and perform prospective candidate filtering for compliance with minimum required credentials; 4) assist in identifying and recruiting potential candidates upon request; 5) assist in candidate evaluation; 6) create and produce candidate reports; 7) coordinate candidate introductory meetings, including advancing travel expenses; and facilitate job offer, assist in negotiation of final terms, conduct reference checks and close out the recruitment process.
NOTE: IT IS THE INTENT OF THE AUTHORITY THAT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CANDIDATE BE SELECTED, HIRED AND ON-SITE FOR COMMENCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT NOT LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 1, 2012.

The current job description for the position of Executive Director is set forth below. As part of the services to be provided hereunder, the selected proposer shall assist the Authority in refining the job description.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Executive Director of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority serves under the general direction of the Board and performs the highest level of managerial and administrative work related to the JTA’s system including planning for public transportation needs; supervising bridge and highway construction; directing the mass transit division; overseeing the acquisition, maintenance and repair of all vehicles, buildings and grounds owned by the JTA; coordinating with the Board to assure that all issues and decisions requiring Board action are fully explained and discussed; interact as the Authority’s chief executive officer with local, state and federal government entities.

Duties of the Executive Director include:

Working closely with the Board to define and implement policy decisions.

Provide for the financial management of all JTA activities and making day-to-day decisions on budgetary matters not requiring Board actions.

Coordinate all planning engineering and construction of JTA projects.

Supervise and directing all mass transit and engineering division operations, personnel, and equipment through subordinate staff.

Negotiate all contracts affecting the Authority.

Conduct public hearing on matters requiring such action; working closely with the media to communicate information of public interest; directing the publication of general information materials to educate and inform the public of transportation services provided by the Authority.

Obtain and working closely with JTA legal counsel in matters of litigation or those requiring interpretation of law.

Oversee the preparation of agenda materials for presentation at scheduled monthly Board meetings and special work sessions as appropriate.

Represent the Authority in matters involving Federal, State and local government and ensuring that all federal, state and local rules/regulations, which apply to JTA operations, are adhered to.

Secure any and all available funding for the implementation of Authority programs.

Candidate Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

Qualified candidates would possess the following:

1. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of transit and highway construction management, and public and business administration.
2. Thorough knowledge of all federal, state and local regulatory requirements applicable to the development, construction and operation of transit and road and bridge facilities.
3. Thorough knowledge of transportation funding processes at the local, state and federal level.
4. Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of supervision, organization and administration.
5. Considerable knowledge of transportation facilities and mobility issues facing major urbanized and regional communities. Specific knowledge of transportation challenges facing Northeast Florida would be a plus.
6. Ability to plan, implement and coordinate technical and administrative programs.
7. Ability to exercise sound judgment in decision making.
8. Ability to evaluate performance of the organization and its key employees, and correct as necessary.
9. Ability to make public presentations and explain technical data to a non-technical audience.
10. Ability to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
11. Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of the Authority’s Ethics Code.
12. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability or political affiliation.

Desirable Experience and Training

Candidates would be expected to have graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in transportation, engineering, business or public administration or related field; thorough progressively responsible experience in transit and road and bridge operations and management, including considerable high level supervisory and administrative experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

No idea how to get the 'cool guy' to actually show up as the number 8 with a ) behind it...

[Anti redneck]

nothing that is public yet...I beleive JTA will be engaging a recruiter to assist in the national search

You are correct.  The responses to the RFP are due April 17th.

From the RFP:

Purpose and Scope of Request for Proposals

Under this Request for Proposals (this “RFP”), the Authority is seeking proposals for Executive Search Services for its Executive Director position. The Authority will endeavor to engage a recognized and experienced executive search firm to: 1) define a search strategy; 2) refine the description of the position and develop/facilitate candidate specifications, certain aspects of which are set forth in Section II hereof; 3) research, source contacts and perform prospective candidate filtering for compliance with minimum required credentials; 4) assist in identifying and recruiting potential candidates upon request; 5) assist in candidate evaluation; 6) create and produce candidate reports; 7) coordinate candidate introductory meetings, including advancing travel expenses; and facilitate job offer, assist in negotiation of final terms, conduct reference checks and close out the recruitment process.
NOTE: IT IS THE INTENT OF THE AUTHORITY THAT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CANDIDATE BE SELECTED, HIRED AND ON-SITE FOR COMMENCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT NOT LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 1, 2012.

The current job description for the position of Executive Director is set forth below. As part of the services to be provided hereunder, the selected proposer shall assist the Authority in refining the job description.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Executive Director of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority serves under the general direction of the Board and performs the highest level of managerial and administrative work related to the JTA’s system including planning for public transportation needs; supervising bridge and highway construction; directing the mass transit division; overseeing the acquisition, maintenance and repair of all vehicles, buildings and grounds owned by the JTA; coordinating with the Board to assure that all issues and decisions requiring Board action are fully explained and discussed; interact as the Authority’s chief executive officer with local, state and federal government entities.

Duties of the Executive Director include:

Working closely with the Board to define and implement policy decisions.

Provide for the financial management of all JTA activities and making day-to-day decisions on budgetary matters not requiring Board actions.

Coordinate all planning engineering and construction of JTA projects.

Supervise and directing all mass transit and engineering division operations, personnel, and equipment through subordinate staff.

Negotiate all contracts affecting the Authority.

Conduct public hearing on matters requiring such action; working closely with the media to communicate information of public interest; directing the publication of general information materials to educate and inform the public of transportation services provided by the Authority.

Obtain and working closely with JTA legal counsel in matters of litigation or those requiring interpretation of law.

Oversee the preparation of agenda materials for presentation at scheduled monthly Board meetings and special work sessions as appropriate.

Represent the Authority in matters involving Federal, State and local government and ensuring that all federal, state and local rules/regulations, which apply to JTA operations, are adhered to.

Secure any and all available funding for the implementation of Authority programs.

Candidate Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

Qualified candidates would possess the following:

1. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of transit and highway construction management, and public and business administration.
2. Thorough knowledge of all federal, state and local regulatory requirements applicable to the development, construction and operation of transit and road and bridge facilities.
3. Thorough knowledge of transportation funding processes at the local, state and federal level.
4. Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of supervision, organization and administration.
5. Considerable knowledge of transportation facilities and mobility issues facing major urbanized and regional communities. Specific knowledge of transportation challenges facing Northeast Florida would be a plus.
6. Ability to plan, implement and coordinate technical and administrative programs.
7. Ability to exercise sound judgment in decision making.
8. Ability to evaluate performance of the organization and its key employees, and correct as necessary.
9. Ability to make public presentations and explain technical data to a non-technical audience.
10. Ability to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
11. Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of the Authority’s Ethics Code.
12. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability or political affiliation.

Desirable Experience and Training

Candidates would be expected to have graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in transportation, engineering, business or public administration or related field; thorough progressively responsible experience in transit and road and bridge operations and management, including considerable high level supervisory and administrative experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

No idea how to get the 'cool guy' to actually show up as the number 8 with a ) behind it...

While I'm sure the wrong guy will be chosen, I'm sure they're has to be a way to get our voices to be heard and our ideas to be carried out. Let them know we don't want Jacksonville to live in the stone age anymore.

[Cheshire Cat]

JTA has decided the skyway will be free to ride for another year.

http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2013-08-29/story/jta-will-keep-skyway-free-riders-another-year

[edjax]

Appears also moving forward with the Greyhound terminal. 

[Coolyfett]

Does it run again on Sundays?