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At 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. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community. RTD Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits (RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.) The Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) works in tangent with the General Manager/Chief Executive (GM/CEO) Officer in the development and execution of the Agencys 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. As a member of the executive leadership team, the DCEO embodies the agencys values, plays a collaborative role in the development, implementation and execution of the Agencys strategic objectives, the creation and maintenance of an employee-centric culture that supports excellence in community value and service delivery. The DCEO reports directing to the GM/CEO serving as the GM/CEOs delegate during their absence assuming senior executive oversight and authority. The DECO supports the GM/CEO in creating and maintaining collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the agency continues to optimize its core business function of delivering 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 agencys 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, the state safety oversight agency, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and other applicable 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 by engaging in exploration, deliberation, and determination of matters as required. Works collaboratively with internal stakeholders to identify, design, and execute on strategic initiatives in support of the Agencys strategic plan. Serves as a senior leader in the annual budget planning process and actively engages with department budget holders to ensure accurate forecasting, and expense management for areas of accountability. Cultivates a culture of excellence, engagement, inclusion, diversity, belonging, and accessibility. Take action to advance the goals of RTDs Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Plans, and ADA plans thereby ensuring RTDs hiring programs and work environment is fair, equal, and non-discriminatory. People Power Management Plan, prioritize, assign, analyze and monitor workflows within the agency. Maintain appropriate staffing levels and review progress to ensure the quality and quantity of work meets standards and deadlines for deliverables to meet program goals and objectives. Recruits staff to include interviewing, hiring, assigning work, tra ning, coaching, and counseling ensuring consistent application of Employee Guidelines, processes, and procedures. Conducts performance reviews and holds employees accountable for optimal performance of their respon 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, including activities to maintain current knowledge of developments in the relevant profession and culture of the organization. Represent on various standing or ad hoc committees or meetings. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Bachelors degree in business, political science, planning, public administration, or related field. Seven (7) years of c-suite leadership Senior/executive-level management. 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: Masters degree in public administration, business administration, transportation management, planning or related field. Ten (10) years of c-suite leadership - Senior/executive-level management. 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 federal/state/local government or other public entity operations. Must have excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to develop and deliver effective professional presentations to governing bodies, regulators, employees and the general public. Ability...

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