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Executive Director
Transbay Joint Powers Authority / San Francisco, CA
Posted on: August 19, 2021
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Transbay Joint Powers Authority
Executive Director
Salary: Competitive and Negotiable
FFD: Open Until Filled – First review of applications: September 7, 2021
This exceptional leadership role opportunity will deliver a visionary transportation program, transforming downtown San Francisco, and creating a world class transportation hub in the heart of a burgeoning neighborhood.
The TJPA is a historic collaboration between San Francisco Bay Area government and transportation agencies delivering the Transbay Program, a visionary transportation and housing project that has transformed downtown San Francisco and the Bay Area’s regional transportation system by creating a world class transportation hub in the heart of a burgeoning neighborhood. The TJPA’s eight-member Board of Directors is composed of representatives of the City and County of San Francisco, the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit), the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain), the California High-Speed Rail Authority, and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
Under the direction and supervision of the TJPA Board, the Executive Director effectively and responsibly supervises, directs, and administers the business of TJPA. The ideal candidate is a decisive leader and manager of people who inspires teamwork and values the contributions of staff, management, and stakeholders alike. This person has a track record of ‘getting things done’ under sometimes challenging circumstances in a collaborative and professional manner. They will establish and maintain close working relationships with a significant list of stakeholders, which require exceptional communication skills and political astuteness. A demonstrated change agent who builds consensus along the way and enjoys the challenge of building a cohesive vision out of strong diverse opinions will find this position both challenging and rewarding.
To be considered, please submit a cover letter, list of six work-related references, and resume to: https://www.cpshr.us/recruitment/1791
For more information contact:
Pam Derby
CPS HR Consulting
Ph: 916.263.1401
Email: pderby@cpshr.us
To view an online brochure for this position, visit: https://www.cpshr.us/recruitment/1791
To learn more about the TJPA, visit: https://tjpa.org/
Required Experience / Skills / Education
Under the direction and supervision of the TJPA Board, the Executive Director effectively and responsibly supervises,
directs, and administers the business of TJPA. Subject to the TJPA By-laws, resolutions, regulations, policies and
procedures, and in accordance with applicable law, the Executive Director:
1. Organizes and supervises the TJPA administrative, professional and technical staff in a manner which, in the
Executive Director’s best judgment, best serves TJPA;
2. Hires, terminates, assigns, selects, and reassigns personnel;
3. Selects, supervises, and manages contractors and contracts of TJPA, subject to applicable TJPA rules and policies;
4. Develops and recommends, and upon TJPA Board approval, implements the policies, goals, and objectives of TJPA;
5. Develops and implements the capital, maintenance, and operational programs and projects of TJPA;
6. Administers the budget of TJPA as approved by the TJPA Board.
Education, Experience, & Training
» Bachelor’s degree in transportation planning, urban or regional planning, engineering, public administration, or
business administration; master’s degree in one of these disciplines is preferred.
» Minimum of ten years’ of progressively responsible management experience, including a minimum of four years at
the executive level, preferably in local government or other organizational structure of similar or relative size, scope
and complexity.
» Equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered. The Board of Directors reserves the
right to select any combination of education, experience, licensing, and certification that best serves the needs of
TJPA
Application Instructions
To be considered, please submit a cover letter, list of six work-related references, and resume to: https://www.cpshr.us/recruitment/1791
