Deputy Chief Executive Officer recruitment
It's no secret that Sound Transit is hard at work - we'll provide nearly 26 million rides on our trains and buses this year, while at the same time we're building new light rail lines throughout the region and constantly working to improve current services for our customers. I'm proud to work with all the talented, hard-working professionals on the Sound Transit team. Now we're looking for a key team member: a new Deputy CEO to help lead the agency as we continue to grow and evolve the regional transit system. If you have the skills and the passion to join us, we hope to hear from you.
About the position
Sound Transit is a highly matrixed organization. While the Deputy CEO has chief responsibility for the day-to-day management of the agency's Executive Leadership Team, the incumbent needs to be comfortable managing and leading in a highly political, complex and transparent environment where the CEO is very hands-on with key policy issues, the Sound Transit Board and external relationships. Knowledge and experience in public transportation is preferred.
Primary duties and responsibilities
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- Provides leadership to the agency's strategic planning process and ensures effective alignment of all resources including talent, infrastructure and funding to the agency's mission and strategic business plan.
- Conducts detailed review of the agency's operating and staff budgets and financial plans.
- Serves as a key internal leader, attracting, developing, coaching and retaining high-performance team members. Leads and structures teams. Participates in organizational design. Provides guidance to agency leaders.
- Manages, directs and oversees activities of Executive Directors. Monitors reports on budget, operating and project-related performance. Supports CEO on organizational structure decisions.
- Participates as an active member of the Executive Leadership Team; assists in identifying key challenges and opportunities; reports periodically to and interacts with the Board of Directors as necessary and appropriate.
- Works collaboratively with the CEO in a trusted relationship. Provides managerial and executive support and guidance; acts on behalf of CEO in agency business; represents and speaks for the CEO and agency as needed.
Desired qualifications
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- Graduate degree in management, planning, public administration, engineering or closely related field and 12 years of senior management experience, including six years in an executive-level position with supervisory, budgetary and management responsibility over multiple divisions and functional areas
- Experience working in or with the public sector/public transportation industry, local
government or transit organizations is highly desirable
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $182,505 to $215,000. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance; a 401A retirement plan and 457 deferred compensation plan; holiday, vacation, sick leave; employee assistance program; ORCA transit pass and guaranteed ride home.
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Application process
To apply for this position, please submit:
1. A letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications in this announcement
2. A current resume
3. Salary history.
For questions about this announcement, please call Aisha Foster at (206) 903-7384. This position will remain open until filled. To be considered for the first round of interviews, please apply on our website: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/soundtransit/default.cfm
Download our recruitment flyer: http://www.soundtransit.org/documents/pdf/about/employment/RecruitmentFlyer_DeputyCEO_6_12.pdf
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About the agency
Sound Transit plans, builds and operates regional transit systems and services to improve mobility for Central Puget Sound. In 2012, Sound Transit trains and buses will provide nearly 26 million rides, giving residents and visitors a reliable option to driving. With high gas prices and a "rush hour" that gets longer all the time, that's important to the public we serve.
The 1,080-mile Sound Transit district includes 52 cities and serves a population of 2.7 million in the urban areas of King, Pierce and Snohomish counties. Voter-approved taxes include 0.9 percent sales tax within the Sound Transit district and 0.3 percent MVET (license tabs). Sound Transit also receives funding from federal grants, fares and rental car taxes.
In 2008, voters approved a major system expansion including expansions of the light rail system throughout the region along with additions to Sounder train and ST Express bus services. A light rail extension to the University of Washington currently under construction and service to an additional station south of Sea-Tac Airport are scheduled to open for passenger service in 2016.
EEO
Sound Transit is an equal opportunity employer, values workplace diversity and seeks to create an environment and culture that embraces employee differences. You will find an exceptionally diverse group of people at Sound Transit with regard to culture, beliefs, communication styles, and life and work experiences.
All qualified applicants are considered in accordance with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital status or veteran status or any other legally protected status.