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DEPUTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER, COUNTYWIDE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (MOBILITY CORRIDORS PLANNING)
Metro / Los Angeles, CA
Posted on: July 10, 2019
Application Deadline: July 26, 2019
Job Description
Bulletin No:
009929-012
Job Title:
DEPUTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER, COUNTYWIDE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (MOBILITY CORRIDORS PLANNING)
Specialty:
Mobility Corridors Planning
Closing Date:
26-JUL-19
Salary Range:
$136,011 – $171,018 – $205,005
Basic Function
Be a part of transforming Los Angeles County as Metro (Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority) implements Measure M and more. Metro plans, designs, funds, builds and operates regionally- and subregionally-significant transportation initiatives in Los Angeles County. As one of the two Deputy Executive Officer in the Countywide Planning and Development Mobility Corridors unit, you would be part of the leadership team who manages the planning, designing, environmentally-clearing and public engagement processes for new and substantially upgraded transportation corridors. These corridors include Heavy Rail Transit, Light Rail Transit, Bus Rapid Transit, Active Transportation and Rail Connectivity projects. Right now, the department is working on 27 distinct corridors and segments of those corridors with a combined valuation exceeding $30 billion. Additionally, significant organizational management efforts are underway as part of implementing Metro’s Program Management Plan for Measure M. In this role, you have the resources to do outstanding, transformative transportation work, coupled with a comprehensive view of what that means for both the present and future. This is a dynamic and challenging position that provides opportunities for long-term professional development. Please review the job announcement for additional information.
Example Of Duties
- Directs employees who are conducting transportation/transit corridor feasibility studies, environmental clearance, and urban design of transit corridors
- Directs staff in coordinating all aspects and projects related to specific major complex transportation modes, including coordinating with engineering, construction, legal, fiscal, outreach, art and communications
- Directs the development and implementation of work plan goals, objectives, policies, procedures, budget, and work standards for assigned function, and monitors progress
- Mentors and develops junior staff
- Consults with and recommends to Metro management, Board of Directors, and municipal and transportation officials on the direction, progress, preparation, transportation policies and programs
- Evaluates proposed/enacted legislation for impacts on Metro’s programs and projects
- Interacts with and represents Metro before elected officials, business, professional, civic, government, and community groups regarding Metro’s plans, policies, programs, and services
- Oversees project managers in directing the development of extensive transportation planning programs and studies, including evaluations of various alternatives for a project, conceptual design, cost-effectiveness, and environmental impacts
- Directs the preparation of comprehensive studies, evaluations, cost estimates, and reports needed to support Board of Directors’ policy decisions and project approvals in the planning and environmental phases
- Evaluates multiple recommendations for major transportation programs, develops alternatives, major complex financial and funding recommendations, and recommendations for Locally Preferred Alternatives suitable for transition of projects from the Countywide Planning Department to the Program Management Department
- Manages employees who develop scopes of work for major planning and environmental contracts; resolves technical issues
- Establishes, supervises, and enforces priorities of multiple, major work efforts for staff and consultants
- Communicates Metro’s safety vision and goals; oversees the implementation of agency and departmental safety rules, policies, and procedures; and maintains accountability for safety performance of all subordinate employees
- Maintains, supports, and promotes a safe work environment while complying with all of Metro’s safety rules, policies, and procedures
- Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out
Required Experience / Skills / Education
Requirements For Employment
- Bachelor’s degree – Public Administration, Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, Transportation Planning, Urban Design or other related field
- 5 years’ senior management-level experience and at least 1 year of director-level experience in urban planning, transportation planning or similar discipline that includes direct supervision of staff
- Master’s degree in Planning, Public Administration, Civil Engineering or other related field of study desirable
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (PQ’s) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA’s) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQ’s will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQ’s will not automatically be selected.
- Experience leading the preparation of comprehensive plans, infrastructure plans, or policy development
- Experience developing and leading community and stakeholder engagement processes
- Experience leading and implementing significant change, including processes, standards, and procedures
- Demonstrable leadership and team-building skills
Knowledge:
- Theories, principles, and practices of transportation planning, urban planning, development, programming, and construction
- Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations
- Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program and budget development and implementation
- Capital and operating budgets, and funding sources
- Social, political, and environmental issues influencing transportation programs
- Public administration
- Modern management theory
Abilities:
- Direct the overall operations of a major planning and programming function
- Determine strategies to achieve goals
- Plan financial and staffing needs
- Establish and implement policies and procedures
- Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
- Analyze situations, identify problems, recommend solutions, and evaluate outcome
- Exercise judgment and creativity in making decisions
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Represent Authority before elected officials and the public
- Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
- Interact professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
- Supervise subordinate staff
- Read, write, speak, and understand English
Application Instructions
Application Procedure
- To apply, visit Metro’s website at www.metro.net/careers and complete an Online Employment Application.
- Note: All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.
- Metro/PTSC is an equal employment opportunity employer. employees