Deputy Chief Executive OfficerAt Regional Transportation District (RTD), we make lives better through connections! When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace.
RTD Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits The Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) works in tangent with the General Manager/Chief Executive Officer (GM/CEO) in the development and execution of the Agency's mission, vision, and strategic plan. The DCEO serves as a thought leader and has overall accountability and oversight for Civil Rights, Contracting and Procurement, Infrastructure, Planning, and Safety and Environmental Compliance.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Executive Leadership and Consultation Provides executive leadership and oversight to departments/divisions/business units of civil rights, contracting and procurement, infrastructure, planning, and safety and environmental compliance.Leads the development and implementation of annual business plans that support the strategic objectives of a multi-model transit agency.Leads the agency's land use and planning strategy, including land acquisition and divestitures, land lease agreements, and development projects.Serves as an official agency representative and/or spokesperson as delegated by the GM/CEO.Fosters a safety culture internally and externally liaising with regulatory agencies to ensure a mechanically safe deployment of services.Consults with the GM/CEO on policy matters and serves as a strategic thought partner.Works collaboratively with internal stakeholders to identify, design, and execute on strategic initiatives.Serves as a senior leader in the annual budget planning process.Cultivates a culture of excellence, engagement, inclusion, diversity, belonging, and accessibility.People Power Management Plans, prioritizes, assigns, analyzes, and monitors workflows within the agency.Recruits staff including interviewing, hiring, assigning work, training, coaching, and counseling.Other duties as assigned Review and recommend new or revised internal operating policies, processes, and procedures.Participate on various committees, training events, special projects, and focus groups.QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Bachelor's degree in business, political science, planning, public administration, or related field.Seven (7) years of c-suite leadership experience.Five (5) years of leading and managing second level management.Five (5) years' experience working in a public sector, or other highly regulated entities.Preferred: Master's degree in public administration, business administration, transportation management, planning or related field.Ten (10) years of c-suite leadership experience.Previous leadership experience within a complex public transit agency.Experience leading and managing in a unionized environment.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES: Possess an in-depth working knowledge of business management principles, asset management, finance, budgeting and public entity operations.Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to communicate and interact with elected and public officials at all levels of government.Ability to motivate staff and manage a variety of projects.Ability to develop effective financial plans and analyze/interpret financial data.WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The work environment is a typical office environment with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.CAREER MAP:
Based on job performance and experience/education the next step on the career map for this position may be: General Manager/Chief Executive Officer
We are considering all applications for this position up until the position close date of November 30, 2024. For consideration, please be sure to apply before the posting end date. RTD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Pay Range: $236,397.00 - $337,980.00 Biweekly
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