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

Los Angeles Metro; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles Metro seeks a senior leader to oversee the Joint Development unit within the CP&D Division, coordinating a complex portfolio of public-private real estate transactions on Metro-owned land. You will lead development of policies and programs that advance transit-oriented development, affordable housing, and revenue-generating opportunities.

You will direct cross-functional teams, secure local, state, and federal funding, and represent Metro with elected officials, the Board, agencies,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field; Master’s preferred.
• Five years of 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 planning, or large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates a large, complex portfolio of transportation planning studies and programs.
• Directs development and implementation of workplans, budgets, and performance standards for assigned function.
• Secures local, state, and federal funding and manages relationships with officials and stakeholders.
• Represents Metro before elected officials, boards, and community groups regarding plans and funding.

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

Tools

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Job description

Metro’s mission

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 DEO will oversee a complex portfolio of public-private real estate development transactions on Metro-owned land; lead the development and implementation of high-profile policies, programs, and strategies that advance transit-oriented development, affordable housing, and revenue-generating opportunities; and represent the JD program with internal and external stakeholders, including elected officials, the Metro Board, public agencies, community organizations, developers, investors, and other private-sector interests.

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 based on assigned operational unit; 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 leading the full lifecycle of complex public-private real estate transactions from initial site and market analysis, developer solicitation and selection, deal structuring, negotiation, entitlement, disposition or ground lease, and project implementation.
• Experience applying policies, guidelines, and best practices for transit-oriented development, affordable housing, and revenue-generating development projects and programs.
• Experience leading complex negotiations and stakeholder engagement involving elected officials, public agencies, community organizations, developers, investors, and other external partners.
• Experience leading and developing interdisciplinary teams responsible for a complex portfolio of projects and initiatives, including setting strategic direction, establishing priorities and performance expectations, developing organizational capacity, and fostering accountability, collaboration, and innovation.

Essential Knowledge

Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

• 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

(EY)

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.

Telephone

[phone] 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.

• Open to the public and all Metro employees

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.