Deputy Executive Director of Metro Planning & Policy
Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)
San Francisco, California
Annual Salary: $269,500 - $322,089 DOE/DOQ
For a More Affordable, Connected, Diverse, Healthy, and Vibrant Bay Area!
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The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is seeking a Deputy Executive Director of Metro Planning & Policy. This executive-level position is key to the overall success of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and Association of Bay Area Governments organizations. MTC is the metropolitan planning organization (MPO) and regional transportation planning agency (RTPA) for the San Francisco Bay Area. The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) is the council of governments (COG) for the Bay Area. The Deputy Executive Director is a newly created position and oversees 110 staff and a work program of over $200 million with a focus on initiatives that connect communities, house residents, and protect the environment.
The Deputy Executive Director will lead major policy and planning initiatives – including the development and implementation of activities associated with the region’s long-range plan and regional housing needs assessment. They will recommend funding allocations and advocacy priorities that align and further the region’s current long-range plan, Plan Bay Area 2050. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in metropolitan planning and policy, particularly in areas of transportation, land use, housing, and environmental sustainability practices, and have a keen understanding of the multifaceted challenges in large and diverse regions. These challenges may include connectivity, affordability, accessibility, financial constraints, and multi-layered partnership and decision-making. This leader will demonstrate enthusiasm for innovation, collaboration, process improvement, and streamlined systems. Apply now to strategize the future of transportation, land use, housing, and resilience in the Bay Area!
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be an organized, strategic, enthusiastic, and influential leader. They will have excellent problem-solving skills, be adept at building relationships and trust, and use drive and energy to get things done. The Deputy Executive Director of Metro Planning & Policy will be a collaborative team player with a breadth of experience in both planning and policy, particularly in areas of transportation, land use, housing, environmental sustainability, and resilience practices. The successful candidate for this role will have familiarity with key government, community-based organization and business partners, funders, regulators, and stakeholders; familiarity with regional transportation, land use, and environmental planning and funding requirements and practices; knowledge of the diverse issues facing urban, suburban, and rural areas, and the specific equity, environmental and economic goals of the Bay Area. Moreover, the Deputy Executive Director will approach programs through a lens focused on equity and inclusion, environmental sustainability and resilience, and long-term viability. The Deputy Executive Director will demonstrate enthusiasm for process improvement and policies that meet the needs of a diverse community. Background experience in leading planning and policy solutions in the Bay Area or in a similarly complex region is desired for success in this role.