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DEPUTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER, COUNTYWIDE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (JOINT DEVELOPMENT

Los Angeles Metro, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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DEPUTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER, COUNTYWIDE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (JOINT DEVELOPMENT)

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Los Angeles Metro This range is provided by Los Angeles Metro. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range

$156,561.60/yr - $235,976.00/yr Metro’s mission

is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County. Description

Plans, directs, and controls the performance of the Joint Development unit in the Countywide Planning and Development (CP&D) Division. In leading Metro’s ambitious 10,000 Homes Initiative, the Deputy Executive Officer, Countywide Planning and Development will oversee staff teams delivering complex public/private real estate development transactions on Metro-owned land. This position will also support the development and implementation of high-profile policies and programs; and represent the Joint Development program with internal and external stakeholders including elected officials and Metro Board of Directors. Examples of Duties

Oversees and coordinates employees who are directing multiple major complex technical studies and analytical work in transportation modeling, statistical analysis, geographic information systems (GIS), air quality and land use planning, systems planning, congestion management, demand management, multi-modal transportation alternatives, planning studies, and/or station plans Oversees staff coordinating all aspects and projects related to a specific major complex transportation mode Develops overall plans and approaches for area and countywide mobility, joint development, economic development, and transit subsidy Directs efforts to secure local, state, and federal funding for Metro's present and future capital and operating budgets; directs the planning and programming of funds secured from local, state, and federal sources Directs the development and implementation of workplan goals, objectives, policies, procedures, budget, and work standards for assigned function, and monitors progress Consults with and recommends to Metro management, Board of Directors, and municipal and transportation officials on the direction, progress, preparation, and funding of transportation policies and programs Directs the coordination of programs and policies with other local, state, and federal agencies, including negotiating contractual agreements and the delivery of core work 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 Prepares and presents briefings to community stakeholders, elected officials, Metro senior management and Board of Directors and their staff Oversees project manager directing the development of extensive transportation planning programs and studies, including evaluations of existing and proposed services, costs, productivity, cost-effectiveness, and environmental impact Coordinates participation in Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) activities Directs the preparation of comprehensive studies, evaluations, cost estimates, and reports needed to support Board of Directors' policy decisions Advocates funding needs of Metro's transportation programs and assesses future financial trends, opportunities, and constraints Monitors and evaluates multiple recommendations for major transportation programs, and develops alternatives and major complex financial and funding recommendations Coordinates programs, projects, and activities with other Metro departments Provides major policy, planning, and program support to management and various agencies Manages employees who develop scopes of work for major contracts; resolves legal, contractual, and 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 assigned employees Minimum Qualifications

May be required to perform other related job duties Required

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes: Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Real Estate, Economics, Public Administration/Policy, Environmental Science, Geography, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred Experience

Five years of relevant senior management-level experience in transportation planning or programming, project management, grants management, financial planning, transit planning, real estate and transit-oriented community development, multimodal integrated planning, or developing and implementing large scale, highly complex, multi-faceted transportation projects or programs Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected. The Following Are The Preferred Qualifications

Experience delivering complex real estate development transactions, including mixed-use and affordable housing projects that rely on public/private partnerships Experience developing and implementing policies, procedures, guidelines, and best practices to support transit-oriented development Experience directing outreach strategies and stakeholder engagement across a diverse array of community, public entity, elected official and private stakeholder interests Experience managing and growing inter-disciplinary teams and leading strategic planning and policy initiatives for an organizational unit Essential Knowledge

Theories, principles, and practices applicable for assigned department, e.g., transportation planning, environmental planning, land use and urban planning, community development, affordable housing, real estate development, operational programs, parking management, travel demand forecasting, programming, construction, etc. Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules and regulations governing transportation policies, and various transportation and/or community development funding sources Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program and budget development and implementation Financial, analytical, and statistical procedures, e.g., research, geographic information systems, econometric theories, etc. Capital and operating budgets, and funding sources Social, political, and environmental issues influencing transportation programs Public administration Principles of adaptive management and leadership Long- and short-range planning Skill in

Directing the overall operations of a major planning and programming function Developing and applying relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and best practices Analyzing complex situations, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions Determining strategies to achieve goals Communicating effectively orally and in writing to a wide variety of audiences Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees, outside representatives, elected officials and the general public Mediating and negotiating with a variety of stakeholders Managing and motivating assigned staff Applicable business software applications Ability to

Conduct and manage planning studies, projects, budgets, and scopes of work, including providing review and direction on work product, troubleshooting, scheduling, and cost overruns Provide staff with direction, guidance, and professional and technical support Develop workplans that realize agency goals and translate Board direction into project delivery; evaluate performance of the workplan Represent Metro before a variety of stakeholders, both internal and external Think strategically Plan financial and staffing needs Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence Read, write, speak, and understand English Special Conditions

This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out Working Conditions

Typical office situation Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen Physical Effort Required

Sitting at a desk or table Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions Communicating through speech in the English language required Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices. Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application. Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations: Metro Headquarters, Employment Office, One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012; Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm (Closed Sat & Sun). Metro Talent Hub, 8501 S. Evermont Place, Los Angeles, CA 90044; Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm (Closed Sat & Sun). East Los Angeles Customer Center, 4501 B Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90022; Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm (Closed Sun & Mon). Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center, 3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174, Los Angeles, CA 90010; Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm (Closed Sat & Sun). Rosa Parks Customer Center, Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station, 11720 Wilmington Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90059; Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm (Closed Sat & Sun). Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro. All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered. This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties. Seniority level

Executive Employment type

Full-time Job function

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