11 operations manager jobs found

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 Lead engineering planning, technical development, and execution of multimillion-dollar rolling stock procurements, fleet modernization initiatives, vehicle refurbishments, repowers, mid-life overhauls, and engineering campaigns. Develop technical specifications, engineering...

Job Description College Intern – Materials Management Join OCTA's Materials Management team as a College Intern and gain hands-on experience supporting the stockroom supervisors, material planner, inventory analyst, and the materials manager that help keep OCTA's transit system running efficiently. In this role, you will assist with inventory analysis, reporting, process improvement initiatives, and system enhancements while supporting the day-to-day operations of the Materials Management team. You will collaborate with experienced professionals to analyze inventory trends, maintain key performance indicators, and contribute to projects that improve operational efficiency and support critical transportation services. Under direct supervision, you will perform a variety of professional entry-level duties related to your major field of study and the sponsoring department's current business operations. As a College Intern, you will be exposed to OCTA's career...

Job Description Safety Management Systems (SMS) Program Manager Under limited direction, the Safety Management Systems Manager leads the planning, implementation, oversight, and continuous improvement of OCTA’s Safety Management System (SMS) and Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP). Serving as the agency’s subject matter expert, this position directs SMS/PTASP regulatory compliance efforts and works across the organization to strengthen safety practices, identify and mitigate risk, and promote a positive safety culture. This highly visible role partners with employees, management, executive leadership, and regulatory agencies to ensure OCTA’s safety programs meet Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and applicable State Safety Oversight requirements. This is an exempt management position , salary grade 220; Min $117,228.80 – Mid $139,276.80 – Max $161,304.00 per year. The starting salary will be within the established range based on qualifications.   This...

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 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 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 College Intern – Regional Rail Under direct supervision, supports OCTA’s Rail initiatives by assisting with compiling and analyzing rail performance data, preparing presentations and reports, attending and summarizing Committee and Board meetings, graphic design, and supporting special projects. The position will also provide opportunities to participate in field work and gain firsthand exposure to rail and transit operations, programs, and projects. You will perform a variety of professional entry-level duties related to your major field of study and the sponsoring department's current business operations. As a College Intern, you will be exposed to OCTA's career opportunities in the transportation industry. You will gain deeper awareness of transportation's many facets through your OCTA orientation, projects and teams, and internal networking. OCTA's College Intern Program is a year-round paid student/intern program. You will gain real...

Job Description College Intern – Learning & Development Join OCTA's Learning & Development team as a College Intern and gain hands-on experience supporting employee training, professional development, and organizational learning initiatives. In this role, you will assist with the coordination of training programs, preparation of learning materials, data analysis, and administrative activities that support employee development across the organization. You will work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to a variety of learning opportunities, including employee onboarding, skill-building workshops, and leadership development programs. Under direct supervision, you will perform a variety of professional entry-level duties related to your major field of study and the sponsoring department's current business operations. As a College Intern, you will be exposed to OCTA's career opportunities in the transportation industry. You will gain deeper...

Job Description College Intern – Measure M2 Program Management Office (PMO) OCTA is seeking a motivated student to support the successful completion of day-to-day activities in the M2 PMO. The intern will support the mission of ensuring M2 projects and programs are delivered as promised to Orange County voters. They assist section staff with analyzing program progress, preparing documents and reports, coordinating with other departments on various deliverables, and maintaining/archiving program records. Under direct supervision, you will perform a variety of professional entry-level duties related to your major field of study and the sponsoring department's current business operations. As a College Intern, you will be exposed to OCTA's career opportunities in the transportation industry. You will gain deeper awareness of transportation's many facets through your OCTA orientation, projects and teams, and internal networking. OCTA's College Intern Program is...

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 compliance reviews, risk assessments, and subrecipient...

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...