Posted: 17-Jul-25
Location: Oakland, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $258,352 - $335,857
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Internal Number: HR25-02
The Position
The Chief Deputy Executive Director assists the Executive Director of Alameda CTC in the leadership of the day-to-day activities of the agency, responsible for upholding all relevant local, regional, state, and federal codes, ordinances, and regulations. This role oversees all financial operations and ensures the efficient and effective performance of the Commission’s activities. Reporting to and coordinating with the Executive Director, the Chief Deputy Executive Director serves as the chief operating officer overseeing Alameda CTC staff. Under the policy direction of the Executive Director, the Chief Deputy Executive Director is responsible for planning, organizing, and providing administrative oversight for all Alameda CTC functions and operations. This includes offering policy guidance, evaluating programs, and fostering cooperative relationships with regional, state, and local agencies, as well as with a range of public and private organizations.
Essential responsibilities, with general guidance and direction from the Executive Director, include:
- Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for Alameda CTC.
- Plan, organize, manage, and administer all Alameda CTC functions, including administration, engineering, environmental programs, transportation, monitoring, construction services, and congestion management.
- Represent Alameda CTC in interactions with government agencies, community groups, and business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
- Provide direction and oversight to agency functions under the Deputy Executive Directors of Projects, Finance and Administration, and Planning and Policy.
- Direct the development and administration of the agency’s staffing levels and annual budget, including project budgets for federal, state, regional and local funding; directs the monitoring of, and approves, expenditures and make adjustments as necessary to the agency requirements.
- Lead, select, train, motivate, and direct assigned staff; evaluate and review work for acceptability and conformance with standards; work with staff on performance issues; respond to staff questions and concerns.
- Contribute to the overall quality of the agency by developing, reviewing, and implementing policies and procedures to meet legal requirements and Alameda CTC’s needs; continuously monitoring and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assessing and monitoring distribution of work, support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifying opportunities for improvement and recommend to the Executive Director; directing the implementation of changes.
- Coordinate, facilitate, and represent Alameda CTC in local, state, and regional meetings; serve as a liaison with local agencies, elected officials, outside agencies, and the public in acquiring information, coordinating engineering matters, and providing information regarding Alameda CTC engineering requirements, projects, and programs; attend meetings in various locations; provide staff support to Commission, committees, and task forces; participate in community events and workshops that provide public information regarding Alameda CTC programs, projects, and services; explain and interpret Alameda CTC programs, policies, and activities.
- Work closely with Alameda CTC staff and other governmental agencies on planning and policy issues to coordinate project sponsor activities with other affected agencies ensuring projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.
- Monitor changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect Alameda CTC and assigned programs, projects, and activities; implement policy and procedural changes as required.
- Respond to difficult and sensitive public inquiries and complaints and assist with resolutions and alternative recommendations.
Ideal Candidate
Alameda CTC seeks an experienced Chief Deputy Executive Director who can navigate a highly political environment with integrity and impartiality, ensuring all voices within the Commission are heard. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in transportation planning, programming, project delivery, and project controls, with a thorough understanding of California’s regulatory landscape.
Key Attributes and Expertise:
- Transportation Expertise: In-depth knowledge of project delivery, transportation programs and mobility management, including intersections with air quality, environmental sustainability, housing, and economic development.
- Innovative Leadership: Able to challenge assumptions and seize opportunities for innovation within the sector, encouraging forward-thinking and creative problem-solving.
- People-Centered Management: Demonstrates a commitment to staff development, acting as a mentor and fostering a positive, inclusive culture that values and elevates team members.
- Principled and Ethical: Highly principled, ethical, and trustworthy, setting a strong example through words and actions, and committed to making a meaningful difference in the community.
- Catalyst for Change: Embraces an entrepreneurial spirit, supporting new ideas and adapting to change while fostering an environment where staff are empowered to excel.
- Fiscal Responsibility: Skilled in managing large budgets and diverse funding sources, with experience in overseeing grants, budgets, and state and federal funds.
This role offers a unique opportunity to lead all functional programs within Alameda CTC in addressing the evolving transportation needs of Alameda County, balancing the region’s diverse demands with a forward-thinking approach that supports community, sustainability, and innovation.
Application Process
This position is open until filled. To be considered for this exceptional career opportunity, submit an application along with your résumé, cover letter, and a list of six work-related references (two supervisors, two direct reports and two colleagues who will not be contacted in the early phases of the process) by the first review date of August 1, 2025.
Résumé should reflect years and months of employment, beginning/ending dates, as well as the size of budgets and organizations you have served.
Please visit our website to find the application form: https://www.alamedactc.org
Education and Experience
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
- The equivalent of graduation from a four-year college or university, with major coursework in civil or transportation engineering, transportation planning, public or business administration, public policy, finance or a related field; and
- Ten years of executive/senior level management or administrative experience in the private sector and/or municipal or public agency setting.
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Five years or more of executive level transportation management experience in at least two of the following areas is desired: transportation planning, programming, project delivery, or finance. This person should also have extensive experience in federal, state, regional and local legislative processes, with demonstrated results in influencing staff decisions.