DEO, COUNTYWIDE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (MULTIMODAL SYSTEMS PLANNING)

Plans, directs, and controls the performance of assigned organizational unit(s) or function(s) within the Countywide Planning and Development (CP&D) Division. The position will support the Executive Officer, Multimodal Systems and Corridors, by providing executive-level leadership over the Goods Movement Planning, Multimodal Corridor Planning, and Passenger Rail Planning teams and programs. The role will lead and manage teams of senior leaders and planners and oversee the management and delivery of complex projects and programs, including strategic planning initiatives, goods movement and multimodal policy, corridor planning projects, passenger rail partnerships, and stakeholder engagement efforts.Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of April 6, 2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.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 plansOversees staff coordinating all aspects and projects related to a specific major complex transportation modeDevelops overall plans and approaches for area and countywide mobility, joint development, economic development, and transit subsidyDirects 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 sourcesDirects the development and implementation of workplan goals, objectives, policies, procedures, budget, and work standards for assigned function, and monitors progressConsults 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 programsDirects the coordination of programs and policies with other local, state, and federal agencies, including negotiating contractual agreements and the delivery of core work programsEvaluates proposed/enacted legislation for impacts on Metro's programs and projectsInteracts with and represents Metro before elected officials, business, professional, civic, government, and community groups regarding Metro's plans, policies, programs, and servicesPrepares and presents briefings to community stakeholders, elected officials, Metro senior management and Board of Directors and their staffOversees 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 impactCoordinates participation in Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) activitiesDirects the preparation of comprehensive studies, evaluations, cost estimates, and reports needed to support Board of Directors' policy decisionsAdvocates funding needs of Metro's transportation programs and assesses future financial trends, opportunities, and constraintsMonitors and evaluates multiple recommendations for major transportation programs, and develops alternatives and major complex financial and funding recommendationsCoordinates programs, projects, and activities with other Metro departmentsProvides major policy, planning, and program support to management and various agenciesManages employees who develop scopes of work for major contracts; resolves legal, contractual, and technical issuesEstablishes, supervises, and enforces priorities of multiple, major work efforts for staff and consultantsCommunicates 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 employeesMay be required to perform other related job dutiesA 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 preferredExperience* 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 programsCertifications/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 functionsPreferred QualificationsPreferred 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 developing and managing multimodal transportation planning strategies and policies in urban environments to improve the movement of people and goodsExperience leading transportation planning efforts and partnerships with ports, rail agencies, trucking companies, regulatory agencies, and other goods-movement and/or commuter/intercity rail stakeholders to improve commuter, intercity, and freight rail systems through multimodal, sustainable, safety- and equity-focused approachesExperience developing communication strategies and materials, delivering presentations to executive leadership and elected officials, and leading high-visibility stakeholder engagement to advance priority projects and programsExperience leading and collaborating with consultant teams and cross-agency partners to develop and implement complex, high-visibility projects and initiativesKnowledge 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 sourcesAdministrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program and budget development and implementationFinancial, analytical, and statistical procedures, e.g., research, geographic information systems, econometric theories, etc.Capital and operating budgets, and funding sourcesSocial, political, and environmental issues influencing transportation programsPublic administrationPrinciples of adaptive management and leadershipLong- and short-range planningSkill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)Directing the overall operations of a major planning and programming functionDeveloping and applying relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and best practicesAnalyzing complex situations, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomesExercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisionsDetermining strategies to achieve goalsCommunicating effectively orally and in writing to a wide variety of audiencesInteracting professionally with various levels of Metro employees, outside representatives, elected officials and the general publicMediating and negotiating with a variety of stakeholdersManaging and motivating assigned staffApplicable business software applicationsAbility to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)Conduct and manage planning studies, projects, budgets, and scopes of work, including providing review and direction on work product, troubleshooting, scheduling, and cost overrunsProvide staff with direction, guidance, and professional and technical supportDevelop workplans that realize agency goals and translate Board direction into project delivery; evaluate performance of the workplanRepresent Metro before a variety of stakeholders, both internal and externalThink strategicallyPlan financial and staffing needsUnderstand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreementsPrepare comprehensive reports and correspondenceRead, write, speak, and understand EnglishSpecial ConditionsThis job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirementsThe physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this jobMetro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsThis classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authorityContributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried outWorking Conditions* Typical office situation* Close exposure to computer monitors and video screenPhysical Effort RequiredSitting at a desk or tableOperate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the mediumType and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functionsCommunicating through speech in the English language required(RW)