Senior Director, Joint Development

Firm: Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro)
Location:
Los Angeles, CA

Payment: Paid
Start Date: Jul 1, 2021
Category: Housing
Posted: Apr 1, 2021

APPLY HERE: https://jobs.metro.net/

Basic Function

Directs, manages, and executes the performance of an assigned organizational unit or function within one of the departments in the Countywide Planning and Development Division associated with the development, implementation, and management of policies, programs, plans, and projects countywide.

Example Of Duties

Directs the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of projects, programs and policies within the organizational unit
Oversees preparation and management of contract documents, including scopes of work, schedules, budgets, and various contracts and agreements
Provides policy, planning, and program support to internal management, staff, and various internal departments and outside agencies
Directs the technical management, analysis, and evaluation of transportation systems and options
Develops urban design plans to ensure integration of the Metro system into the surrounding urban form
Develops sub-regional plans in coordination with outside agencies, jurisdictions, and other affected parties
Coordinates policy, technical, and funding interaction with local, regional and state entities
Develops and expands the systemwide planning program, including asset management, bus/rail interface, operations capital improvements, and station design
Directs the development, application, and evaluation of analytical, quantitative and statistical methods and tools
Directs and advises staff on coordination with other Metro departments, municipalities, elected officials, and the broader stakeholder community
Directs the preparation of written and oral reports, research projects, and solicitations
Determines the impact of proposed and enacted federal, state, and local policies, legislation, and regulations on the work program of the organizational unit
Manages agency policies, plans, programs, and projects to ensure compliance with appropriate laws and regulations
Negotiates and executes major cooperative agreements and interagency funding plans
Manages competitive countywide grant programs from application development, project selection, through implementation and close-out including internal and external coordination
Administers funding policy and allocations for various programs
Partners with Community Relations and outside consultants to direct stakeholder engagement, including developing messages, identifying the appropriate stakeholders, and crafting an engagement plan
Presents the work of Metro and the organizational unit to the Metro Board, Metro management, as well as other internal and external stakeholders
Establishes, supervises, and manages priorities of work for staff and consultants to ensure high quality results
Ensures professional development opportunities for staff of the organizational unit, and provides guidance and technical assistance to staff in other Metro departments
Develops, reviews, and evaluates contractor proposals; negotiates award amounts; evaluates operating standards and work products; and ensures productive use of contractors
Directs and prepares 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
Develops, forecasts, and manages budgets to complete various plans, projects, and programs
Leads special task forces, committees, panels, and peer groups on major issues as required
Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees
Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

May be required to perform other related job duties

Requirements For Employment

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 two-for-one year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

Bachelor′s Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Engineering, Business Administration, Planning, or a related field; Master′s degree in a related field preferred

Experience
Five years of relevant management-level experience in transportation planning or programming, project management, grants management, capital development, financial planning, transit planning, or proven abilities in planning, 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 managing public/private real estate transactions and related negotiations and legal agreements
Experience analyzing real estate proformas that include federal, state, or local development financing sources
Experience leading public outreach meetings for projects related to community development, urban planning and design, and affordable housing
Experience reviewing site plans and coordinating design review
Knowledge:

Theories, principles, and practices of any of the following transportation and land use planning, architecture, urban design, environmental planning, sustainability planning, grants management, project management, civil engineering, funds programming, contract administration and negotiation, and business and public administration
Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing transportation policies, urban development practices, and funding sources for a public agency
Organization policies and procedures of local, state, and federal government entities, including legislative and funding policies and procedures
Financial, analytical, and statistical processes and procedures
Modern management theory
Applicable business software applications

Skills:
Managing and providing strategic direction to a large, multidisciplinary team
Developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls
Formulating strategies to achieve goals and objectives
Reviewing legal and contractual documents
Reviewing architectural and urban design documents and/or transportation related plans
Reviewing and synthesizing financial, analytical and statistical processes, procedures, and results
Understanding and analyzing complex planning concepts
Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
Communicating effectively orally and in writing
Interacting professionally with various levels of employees and outside representatives
Conducting community outreach and engagement
Mediating and negotiating with a variety of stakeholders, including peers, consultants, and the public
Abilities:

Plan, organize, and direct the work of specialized transportation projects and programs
Develop and lead transportation and/or urban planning studies, programs, and projects
Manage tight time constraints and deadlines
Identify and communicate the individual and cumulative effects of projects or programs on the transportation system
Develop and expand systemwide programs to ensure an integrated transportation network
Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
Plan financial and staffing needs; and make financial decisions within a budget
Represent Metro before the public
Supervise, train, and motivate assigned staff
Read, write, speak, and understand English
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 location:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012

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. (TW)

*Open to the public and all Metro employees

**This is an At-Will position and employee serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority.

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.