Leading the design, launch, and management of the Suquamish Tribe's Transportation initiative is the core of this role. The position will be central to creating a responsive and culturally grounded transportation program in alignment with Suquamish values.
Responsibilities
Assess transportation needs, identify service gaps, and recommend models for effective and equitable transit access
Develop and maintain a transportation plan and operations procedures, including service routes, individual ride protocols, safety policies, and staffing structure
Coordinate hiring, onboarding, and supervision of program drivers
Identify and facilitate procurement of vehicles, equipment, and scheduling tools
Coordinate vehicle regular cleaning and maintenance needs
Ensure smooth day-to-day program operations and monitor service delivery quality
Collaborate with Tribal departments, partner organizations, healthcare providers, courts, and social service agencies
Conduct outreach and promote the service across Tribal and community networks to increase awareness and ridership
Track key data and assist with reporting on performance, utilization, and community impact
Partner with the internal team to provide input, feedback, and monitor data for programs such as Vanpool, Fleet, Carpool, and Car Share
Gather and analyze site-based transportation data, identify relevant metrics, develop insights and report on trends, provide regular updates to leadership, and make actionable, data-driven recommendations
Plan and coordinate onsite transportation events such as bike safety and awareness campaigns, commuter fairs, and electric vehicle fairs
Further relationships with external partners, such as transit agencies, local jurisdictions, and stay informed about local regulations, policies, and programs
Represent the Tribe's interests in both internal committees and external forums
Manage the project budgets, track contracts/renewal dates, create purchase orders, track vendor invoices, and update/adjust forecasts regularly
Manage and respond to employee inquiries and feedback, develop content for site newsletters, and collaborate with team members to increase awareness and ridership
Ensure that funded projects follow policies for greenhouse gas reduction, and incorporate environmental justice into funding programs
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in planning or related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum of 2 years of experience in project coordination, transportation services, or public program management
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively across programs
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Experience in planning, budgeting, and personnel administration
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Knowledge and understanding of safe work practices and policies
Demonstrated commitment to culturally appropriate care and support for Tribal communities
Valid driver's license
Ability to pass background check
Federal, State, Tribal Background check
Valid Washington State Driver's License
Pre-Employment Drug Testing
Native American Tribal & Indian Preference
Important Details
Interpersonal contacts: Will require coordination and communication with other Tribal, state, and federal programs, including partnerships with Tribal Government departments, other local government agencies, and private sector partners on various operational issues. Represent the Suquamish Tribe on committees involving external agencies or community groups, as well as serve as the representative for any committees appointed by the Executive Director or Tribal Council.
About the Company
The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts, which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting, and training rooms. The office will have adequate lighting, heat, and ventilation and the equipment necessary to perform the responsibilities of the position. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, twist, lift objects of at least forty pounds; use stairs; move quickly one from space to another; spend extended time outdoors in a variety of weather conditions; visual ability requires reading, distance, computer, and color vision. Talking and hearing are essential to communicate. At times there may be prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, and reading.