Chief Deputy Executive Director

Job Description:

Chief Deputy Executive Director

Description

The Organization

The Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) is a joint powers agency established in June 2010 under the California Joint Exercise of Powers Act. The agency represents the County of Alameda, its 14 incorporated cities, the Bay Area Rapid Transit District, and the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District. Alameda CTC administers transportation sales tax funds in alignment with voter-approved Measure B and Measure BB, and leads the implementation of both the County’s Congestion Management Program and its Countywide Transportation Plan. The agency is governed by a 22-member Commission comprised of five Alameda County Supervisors, two representatives from the City of Oakland, 13 representatives from each of the other incorporated cities in Alameda County, one representative from the Bay Area Rapid Transit District, and one representative from the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District that has a strong history of working collaboratively in an effective and collegial manner. Alameda CTC’s mission is to plan, fund, and deliver a wide range of transportation programs and projects that expand access and improve mobility to foster a vibrant and livable Alameda County. Additionally, Alameda CTC coordinates transportation planning and programming efforts within the County, enabling local jurisdictions and transit agencies to better compete for regional, state, and federal funding, and currently has $1.2 billion of transportation related capital projects under construction. The agency’s FY2025-26 total budget stands at approximately $707.8 million, including $414.8 million related to capital projects and an authorized workforce of 45 full-time equivalent employees, including three deputy executive directors.

 Alameda CTC’s core functions include:

• Managing direct project delivery and oversight of more than $1.2 billion of major transportation related improvement projects of regional significance.
• Developing and operating express lanes and electronic tolling systems.
• Leading county-wide corridor planning efforts and implementing various programs, including Congestion Management, Transportation Fund for Clean Air, and State Transportation Improvement programs, along with federal surface transportation, congestion mitigation, and air quality programs.
• Administering countywide Safe Routes to Schools, Special Transportation for Seniors and Disabled, and Affordable Student Transit Pass programs.
• Managing the County’s one-cent transportation sales tax used to plan, fund and deliver transportation programs and projects countywide, overseeing the Measure F Vehicle Registration Fee program, as well as preparing for future state and federal funding and any expanded sales tax initiatives.
• Leading countywide input for intergovernmental planning, policy, and funding collaborations with organizations such as the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Bay Area Air District, California Transportation Commission, and Caltrans.

 As a leader within the California Self-Help Counties Coalition, Alameda CTC plays a pivotal role in shaping transportation solutions for the State.

 Chief Deputy Key Qualifications:

• Prior executive management experience in private and/or public sectors
• Experience leading organizations or departments through major changes and culture shifts
• Project delivery experience
• Transportation programming and budgetary experience
• Community and stakeholder engagement background
• Experience managing and developing large staff
• Experience working with engineering and planning consultant firms
• Experience working with partner transportation and regulatory agencies
• Knowledge of, and credibility with, key Bay Area transportation decision-makers

 Alameda County

Alameda County, located in the vibrant East Bay, is a dynamic hub of economic, academic, and multicultural communities. The County boasts a diverse landscape, featuring everything from bustling office centers and urban marinas to expansive open spaces, hillside lakes, and scenic streams. As California’s seventh most populous county and the Bay Area’s second most populated after Santa Clara, Alameda County offers a unique blend of urban and natural environments and Oakland is celebrated as one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the United States. Transportation is essential to life in Alameda County. Home to the Port of Oakland, one of North America’s five largest container ports and among the top 20 worldwide, Alameda is a key player in global trade. The County is intersected by six interstate highways and nine state routes, supporting a population that makes up 20% of the Bay Area yet experiences nearly 40% of its freeway congestion. Western Alameda County and parts of west Contra Costa County are served by AC Transit, which provides extensive local bus service, including routes across three major bridges to connect with downtown San Francisco, San Mateo, and Palo Alto. BART connects the San Francisco Peninsula with communities in the East Bay and South Bay, providing service to residents in five Bay Area counties – Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties with 131 miles of track and 50 stations. The County also hosts numerous other mass transit providers, with each city offering para-transit services, and a dedicated consortium of AC Transit and BART ensuring accessibility for all.

 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.

Salary:

$258,352