19 jobs found

Job Description Senior Contract Administrator Under general direction, the Senior Contract Administrator manages all phases of the procurement process for complex, high-value projects across OCTA. This role supports technology, construction, rolling stock, and professional services procurements, ensuring contracts are effectively developed, negotiated, and administered in compliance with agency policies and applicable regulations. The position plays a key role in safeguarding OCTA’s interests, resolving complex contract issues, and supporting major capital and operational initiatives. This is an exempt position at salary grade 205; Min $97,864.00– Mid $116,896.00 – Max $135,928.00 per year. The starting salary will be within the established range based on qualifications. This posting will remain open until a candidate is selected. What You’ll Do Lead all phases of procurement for complex goods and services, including planning, budgeting, solicitation, and...

Job Description Benefits Manager – Section Manager II Under general guidance, leads the design, administration, and continuous improvement of OCTA’s employee benefits programs. This position oversees benefits strategy, program administration, compliance, vendor management, and staff development to ensure benefits programs are competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with the agency’s strategic goals. As a member of the Human Resources leadership team, this role helps shape programs that support employee well-being, recruitment, retention, and organizational success. This is an exempt position in salary grade 220: Min – $117,228.80 | Mid – $139,276.80 | Max – $161,304.00/year. The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications. This posting will remain open until a candidate is selected. What You’ll Do Lead the administration and strategic direction of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, pension plans, deferred compensation,...

Job Description Accountant Under general supervision, the Accountant performs professional accounting activities that support OCTA’s financial operations, grant accounting, and regulatory reporting. This role is responsible for preparing and reconciling financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting the agency’s financial reporting and audit processes. This is a non-exempt position in salary grade 185: Min – $40.06 | Mid – $47.59 | Max – $55.11/hour. The starting salary will be within the established range based on qualifications. This posting will remain open until a candidate is selected. What You’ll Do Prepare and maintain grant accounting records, including expense and revenue accruals, reconciliations, reimbursement requests, and financial reporting Assist in preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) Perform month-end, quarterly, and year-end...

Job Description Section Manager II – Facilities Maintenance Under general direction, the Section Manager II assists in planning, organizing and implementing the maintenance of all OCTA-owned facilities, equipment, and fuel systems. This leadership role ensures daily safe, efficient, and compliant facility operations by managing maintenance teams and ensuring contractor compliance, implementing performance-based programs, and supporting budget and contract administration. The position provides direct oversight to Facilities Maintenance Supervisors and plays a key role in maintaining OCTA’s infrastructure in a state of good repair. This is an exempt management position , salary grade 220; Min $113,276.80 – Mid $135,324.80 – Max $157,352.00 per year. The starting salary will be within the established range based on qualifications. This posting will remain open until filled. What You’ll Do Manage day-to-day facilities maintenance operations across all OCTA...

Job Description Join OCTA as a Coach Operator and play a vital role in safely transporting passengers throughout Orange County. You’ll provide exceptional customer service while operating agency motor coaches along designated routes. Effective, May 1, 2026, the hourly rate for this position is: $24.30/Hour - Training (6 weeks) $25.37/Hour - Upon certification (after training) $26.35/Hour- After 6 months ** $38.67/Hour - Top rate after 4years **Six (6) month increases are subject to terms of Collective Bargaining Agreement This position will remain open until filled. What You’ll Do Safely operate a motor coach and adhere to route schedules Provide excellent customer service, including assisting passengers and those with disabilities Collect fares, issue transfers, and make stop/transfer announcements Follow all traffic laws and agency policies Report accidents, incidents, and vehicle maintenance needs Complete required forms and...

Job Description OCTA is seeking a skilled Electrician to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, machinery, and equipment across agency facilities. This role supports both routine and high-voltage (277–480 VAC and up to 1000 VDC) work while ensuring compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and operational requirements. The salary for this position is: $34.84- Starting rate per hour $37.08- After completion of six (6) months $48.32- Top rate after thirty six (36) months The position will remain open until a candidate is selected. What You’ll Do Install, maintain, test, and repair electrical devices and distribution systems, including lighting, power circuits, motors, controls, life safety systems, relays, breakers, and irrigation controls Inspect and repair backup generators, UPS systems, and auxiliary equipment Cut, bend, and install conduit and pull conductors Read and interpret drawings, schematics, ladder diagrams, and blueprints...

Job Description OCTA is seeking a Senior Desktop Support Technician to diagnose, troubleshoot, and maintain desktop systems, software, peripheral equipment, and mobile devices. This role delivers high-quality customer service to help end users optimize their technology tools and improve overall productivity. This is a non-exempt position in Salary Grade ­­190: Min $42.06 – Mid $49.97 – Max $57.87/hour. The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications. This posting will remain open until a candidate is selected. What You’ll Do Provide technical support to Board members and executives, including mobile device assistance and managing AV equipment for meetings and livestreams. Perform desktop image builds, upgrades, software installations, configurations, and coordinate user moves/adds/changes. Support technology projects by assisting with scope definition, installation, testing, documentation, and deployment of hardware and software. Oversee...

Job Description Senior Office Specialist Under minimal supervision, performs a variety of complex clerical, secretarial, and administrative duties in support of assigned department functions. This position provides high-level administrative support, coordinates critical departmental processes, prepares a variety of documents and reports, and serves as a key liaison between staff, management, vendors, and the public to ensure efficient departmental operations. This is a non-exempt position in salary grade 155: Min – $29.89 | Mid – $35.51 Max – $41.13/hour. The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications. This posting will remain open until a candidate is selected. What You'll Do Provide advanced clerical, secretarial, and administrative support to assigned departments and programs. Coordinate board and committee calendars, process board reports, prepare meeting materials, and distribute final staff reports. Assist with procurement and...

Job Description Section Manager II – Customer Engagement Under general direction, oversees the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Customer Engagement section; oversees staff, consultants, and the contractor-operated Customer Information Center; ensures timely, accurate, accessible, multilingual, and customer-centered responses to inquiries, complaints, comments, compliments, and service requests received through phone, email, web, social media, in-person, and emerging digital channels; administers customer relationship management (CRM); and provides data-driven customer experience reports and improvements. This is an exempt position in salary grade 220: Min - $117,228.80 Mid - $139, 276.80, Max - $161,304.00/annually. The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications. This posting will remain open until a candidate is selected. What You’ll Do Lead OCTA's Customer Engagement team, Customer Information Center, and customer service...

Job Description Executive Assistant I - Rail Operations Under general supervision, the Executive Assistant I performs a wide variety of administrative, secretarial, and technical duties in support of a Director-level position. This role manages critical administrative functions, coordinates complex activities, and ensures smooth day-to-day operations by addressing matters that do not require the direct attention of executive leadership. This is a non-exempt position in salary grade 160: Min $31.39 – Mid $37.29 – Max $43.18/hour. The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications. This posting will remain open until a candidate is selected. What You’ll Do Provide high-level administrative and clerical support to a Director Serve as liaison between executive leadership, agency staff, management, and the public Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements Prepare Board agenda items and supporting materials...

Job Description Customer Relations Specialist – Customer Relations Under general supervision, investigates customer comments and complaints regarding the OC Bus system, OC ACCESS service, 91 Express Lanes and various other agency services and projects; strategizes resolutions and provides both verbal and written responses to customers. Responds to escalated and difficult customer calls. When assigned to oversee the contracted customer information center, provides training, communicates, and troubleshoots policy and procedural issues, and prepares and reports operational statistics. Compiles and analyzes customer comment statistics for reporting. This is a non-exempt position in salary grade 160: Min - $31.39, Mid - $37.29, Max - $43.18/hour. The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications. This posting will remain open until a candidate is selected. What You’ll Do Respond to customer emails, letters, social media comments, and escalated...

Job Description Rail Operations Manager – Streetcar This position title and salary range are pending final Board approval in June 2026 Under minimal guidance, manages contractor performance for the OC Streetcar fleet and critical wayside systems to support safe, reliable, and efficient daily revenue service. Reporting within the Rail Operations Department, this role oversees fleet and infrastructure availability, maintenance compliance, service reliability, and coordination across operations, safety, and contractor teams. This is an exempt position in salary grade 245: Min – $149,614.40 | Mid – $177,736.00 | Max – $205,857.60 / annually. The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications. This posting will remain open until a candidate is selected. What You’ll Do Manage contractor maintenance performance for streetcar vehicles and wayside systems Monitor fleet availability, service reliability, and maintenance compliance metrics Review...

Job Description Marketing Specialist/Marketing Specialist, Senior Under general direction, leads, coordinates, and manages innovative marketing programs. Develops and implements innovative marketing programs with emphasis on research, strategic planning, execution, problem solving and evaluation. Marketing Specialist is a non-exempt position in salary grade 180. Min – $36.86 | Mid – $44.03 | Max – $51.20/hr. Marketing Specialist, Senior is an exempt position in salary grade 190. Min – $84,531.20 | Mid – $100,984.00 | Max – $117,416.00 The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications. This posting will remain open until the candidate is selected. What You’ll Do Lead, develop, and execute innovative marketing campaigns, advertising programs, and promotions aligned with strategic goals Design and implement creative strategies to increase awareness and adoption of alternative transportation options Manage end-to-end marketing programs,...

Job Description OCTA is seeking skilled Mechanics to inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair CNG, hydrogen fuel cell, and battery-electric transit buses. You’ll troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems to keep our fleet running safely and efficiently. The starting pay rate for this position is $33.87 an hour. Pay rate increases incrementally according to the union contract. Current top wage is $43.50 after 36 months. Employees that work swing and graveyard shifts are eligible for a shift differential of 3% or 5% of their base pay, respectively. $3 more per hour can be obtained for completion and maintaining the H Series and L2 ASE certifications, with the potential to earn an extra $1 per hour for bidding into a Master Transit Bus Technician slot for a total of up to an extra $4 an hour on top of the base pay. The position will remain open until filled. What You’ll Do Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical defects on transit buses...

Job Description OCTA is seeking a Transit Technical Services Manager to lead the planning, procurement, refurbishment, deployment, and performance management of the agency’s bus fleet and related technologies. This role oversees multimillion-dollar rolling stock projects, manages budgets and schedules, ensures technical compliance, mentors project managers, and resolves complex engineering issues across the lifecycle of OCTA vehicles. This is an exempt position in Salary Grade 220: Min $117,228.80 – Mid $139,276.80 – Max $161,304.00/year. The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications. The position will remain open until a candidate is selected. What You’ll Do Manage large-scale rolling stock procurements and fleet refurbishment projects, including estimating, scheduling, budgeting, and securing funding sources. Oversee project budgets, prepare status reports, and present updates to management,...

Job Description Senior Business Unit Analyst – Maintenance Resource Management Under general supervision, performs complex financial, analytical, and operational support activities for OCTA's Maintenance Resource Management team. This position leads budget development, financial planning, performance reporting, contract administration, and strategic analysis to support maintenance operations and agency initiatives. The Senior Business Unit Analyst serves as a trusted resource for data-driven decision-making and oversees key administrative programs that contribute to the efficient management of maintenance resources. This is an exempt position in salary grade 195: Min – $91,852.80 | Mid – $109,137.60 | Max – $126,401.60/year. The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications. This posting will remain open until a candidate is selected. What You'll Do Lead budget development, financial forecasting, expenditure...

Job Description Facilities Technician/HVAC Join OCTA as an HVAC Technician and play a key role in maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems across agency facilities. You’ll ensure safe, compliant, and reliable operations while supporting essential building and equipment systems. The salary for this position is: $34.79- Starting Rate per hour $37.03- After completion of six (6) months $48.25- Top rate after thirty six (36) months The position will remain open until a candidate is selected. What You’ll Do Install and repair HVAC components including compressors, evaporators, condensers, motors, and controls Diagnose system malfunctions and perform repairs on refrigeration and air conditioning units Read engineering drawings and determine appropriate components and specifications Test, charge, and adjust refrigeration units and ice machines Overhaul and...

Job Description Human Resources Business Partner/Human Resources Business Partner, Senior OCTA is seeking an experienced Human Resources professional to serve as a strategic partner to assigned business units. This position acts as the primary point of contact for a broad range of human resources activities, providing consultation, guidance, and solutions that align people strategies with organizational goals. The selected candidate may be hired at the Human Resources Business Partner or Human Resources Business Partner, Senior level based on qualifications and experience. Under general supervision (HR Business Partner) or general direction (HR Business Partner, Senior), this role partners closely with leaders and managers to address workforce challenges, implement HR initiatives, and support a high-performing, engaged workforce. The Senior level is responsible for the most complex assignments, projects, and organizational initiatives and operates with greater...

Job Description Federal Compliance Analyst, Principal Under general direction, supports the development and implementation of OCTA’s federal compliance program to ensure adherence to applicable federal laws, regulations, and best practice standards. This position plays a key role in compliance oversight, regulatory analysis, subrecipient monitoring, and agency-wide guidance related to federal transit funding requirements and compliance obligations. This is an exempt position in salary grade 215: Min – $111,654.40 | Mid – $132,641.60 | Max – $153,628.80 /year. The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications. This posting will remain open until a candidate is selected. What You’ll Do Support the administration and continuous improvement of OCTA’s federal compliance program Monitor, research, and analyze federal laws, regulations, and guidance affecting agency programs and funding Conduct...