Description
Senior Director of Transit Operations & Public Safety
Lane Transit District
Eugene, Oregon
Salary: $132,553 - $184,811
Located at the southern end of the Willamette Valley, the Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area offers a balanced blend of urban amenities, natural surroundings, established neighborhoods, and a strong arts and culture presence. Framed by views of the Cascade Mountains and situated approximately one hour from the Pacific Ocean, the area features a temperate climate and varied landscape that support year-round outdoor recreation. Portland, Oregon’s largest city, is within a two-hour drive. The region’s combination of outdoor access, neighborhood-scale living, and year-round community events supports a lifestyle that is both engaged and adaptable, with opportunities for residents to connect through recreation, education, and shared experiences.
Lane Transit District (LTD) is a public transportation agency governed by a Board of Directors and the day-to-day administration is led by a Chief Executive Officer. LTD is organized into core functional divisions: Transit Operations and Public Safety, Fleet Management, Facilities Management, Marketing and Communications, Mobility Planning and Policy, Mobility Services, Information Technology and Intelligent Transportation Systems, and Administrative Services. LTD serves a 482-square-mile service area across Lane County, Oregon, including the Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area. LTD operates 22 neighborhood bus routes, six rural routes, and three EmeraldXpress (EmX) bus rapid transit (BRT) lines. The system is supported by a fleet of 113 buses, approximately 1,300 bus stops, and 60 EmX platforms. Annual ridership includes approximately 6.2 million fixed-route passenger trips and more than 360,000 RideSource trips. LTD’s services include fixed-route bus service, EmX bus rapid transit, ADA complementary paratransit, and rural and on-demand mobility programs. LTD operates with a 2025-2026 adopted budget of $237.8 million and has 384 full-time equivalent employees.
The Transit Operations & Public Safety Department oversees daily operations, including service delivery, dispatch, workforce deployment, fleet coordination, and public safety. The department includes 244 full-time equivalent positions: approximately 200 operators, 22 Public Safety Officers, and 22 supervisory, administrative, and technical staff, and operates within an annual budget of $33 million. The Senior Director of Transit Operations & Public Safety reports to the Deputy CEO and is responsible for the efficient delivery of daily transit service, including oversight of operators, vehicles, and dispatch, as well as public safety functions and emergency preparedness. The Senior Director manages the department’s budget and staffing, including hiring, evaluation, and discipline, and ensures cost-effective operations. The role is also responsible for labor relations, including administration of collective bargaining agreements and negotiations across multiple bargaining groups.
Education & Experience: A bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university in planning, business administration or public administration. A minimum of five (5) years of experience in transit operations, with possible substitution of three (3) years of transit planning for three (3) years of transit operations. A minimum of three (3) years of experience in supervision and budget development. Or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job. Education and coursework can substitute for years of experience.
For a complete position profile, full job description, benefits summary, and to apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Open Recruitments". For questions, call 206-368-0050. Lane Transit District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply by May 10, 2026. (First review, open until filled.)
