SUMMARY
Manages the general administrative activities of the Department. Develops and implements annual operating budget for the Office of the AGM. Provides oversight and direction in the development and monitoring of budgets for the respective Offices within the Department. Tracks and reports key performance measures and coordinates personnel related matters. Serves as liaison with core business units within the Authority, and with external organizations. Coordinates special events/meetings and may publish communications to heighten employee awareness. Assists the AGM with other activities and projects on behalf of the department. Performs work that affects the operations of assigned business unit to a substantial degree.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Manages daily administrative activities of the Department. Works with Department management staff to develop strategic business plans, goals, and objectives for the department. Establishes mechanisms to track, measure, and report performance; recommends policy, procedure, and process changes; and plans/conducts department meetings.
2. Prepares/administers annual and long-range operating and capital budgets for the Office of the AGM. Establishes/maintains budgetary controls and tracking systems and identifies opportunities for cost savings. Approves all budget items, including transfers. Reviews and analyzes monthly financial statements, projects trends, and proposes methods for improvement.
3. Provides oversight and ensures the validity of the development and monitoring of Office Budgets and their roll up into the Department budget.
4. Handles all human resources related matters concerning employees within the Office of the AGM and provides oversight on personnel matters within the Department. Applies and provides advice and serves as department expert concerning human resources policies and procedures. Reviews, analyzes, and recommends proposed staffing/organizational changes; spearheads implementation of approved changes.
5. Facilitates the development, analysis, and reporting of key performance measures. Ensures the link between performance measures and the Authority's strategic initiatives. Presents periodic reports to Department Management team.
6. Develops/prepares presentations. May deliver presentations related to Department projects and activities. May develop publications to ensure communication within and outside the Department.
7. Performs, coordinates or directs special projects or studies. Performs other related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
May supervise the activities of lower level administrative or clerical personnel.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field. Minimum of six years of progressively responsible professional experience in planning and administration, to include budget development and administration and coordination of human resources related activities. Highly effective planning, verbal, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills are required. Transit system experience preferred. Advanced skills in personal computer applications required. Contract development and administration experience may be required. A Master's degree may be substituted for one year of required experience. In lieu of a degree, directly related experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.
MARTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.