Deputy Executive Director of Projects

Alameda County Transportation Commission Executive Position

As an executive team member of the Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC), under the direction of the Executive Director and the Chief Deputy Executive Director, this position leads and oversees all aspects of project delivery and programming for the agency; plans, organizes, manages, and provides administrative direction and oversight for all activities of the Projects, Programming and Express Lanes departments; plans, directs, and implements a comprehensive capital program for Measure B and Measure BB projects, including participating in the preparation of the Comprehensive Investment Plan; coordinates assigned activities with other agency departments, officials, intergovernmental and regulatory agencies and various public and private groups; provides professional assistance to the Executive Director and Chief Deputy Executive Director in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.

Alameda County is the geographic center of the San Francisco Bay Area, located east of the San Francisco Bay, extending to Livermore in the East and from Albany in the North to Fremont in the South. Alameda County encompasses 821 square miles of land and has a population in excess of 1.6 million, making it the second most populated county in the Bay Area.

Alameda CTC is a joint powers authority that plans, funds and delivers transportation programs and projects that expand access and improve mobility in Alameda County. Alameda CTC was created by the merger of the Alameda County Congestion Management Agency and the Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority to allow for better coordination of transportation planning and programming within the County, as well as position Alameda County jurisdictions and transit agencies to better compete for limited state and federal transportation dollars.

Together, we deliver excellence. Alameda CTC is invested in making a positive impact. Our staff values a nurturing environment with visionary thinking to deliver our mission. We embrace the diversity of our vibrant teams and actively collaborate toward our common goals. Staff at Alameda CTC advance inclusivity and trust through open, honest, and respectful communication. Our culture is built together, day by day, in every action we take.

We are, who we serve. Alameda CTC is committed to serving the people of Alameda County. We aspire to be people-centric by celebrating those who bring their authentic selves to work and we support the needs of our very diverse communities. We strive to cultivate opportunities that address historical inequities by inviting and engaging multiple perspectives. We set the standard for diversity, equity, and inclusion and our leadership cultivates a workplace that empowers staff to reach their potential.

Equity. Alameda CTC recognizes inequities in marginalized communities and is committed to advancing racial, socio-economic, and environmental justice to maintain the diversity of our communities. Alameda CTC adopts and implements deliberate policies, systems, and actions to deliver transportation funding, projects and programs that result in more equitable opportunities and positive outcomes for marginalized communities.

The ideal candidate will :

• Serve as the "Single Focal Point" of the Commission's project programming and delivery efforts, covering all phases of the project development process from preliminary engineering to construction administration and maintenance.
• Have experience overseeing and strategically guiding the development and delivery of a large capital program, including all phases of project development and delivery.
• Possess a thorough understanding of current transportation funding practices, procedures, and policies at the Federal, State, regional, and local levels.
• Have comprehensive experience working with and leading multi-disciplinary project teams, including professional consultants.
• Conduct complex transportation engineering research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical reports.
• Effectively represent the department and the Commission in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses, professional, and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals.
• Prepare and administer large and complex budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost-effective manner.
• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of management, supervisory, professional, and technical personnel; delegate authority and responsibility.
• Select, train, motivate, and evaluate the work of staff and train staff. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

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