Deputy Executive Director, Projects and Operations - Contra Costa Transportation Authority

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) manages Contra Costa County’s transportation sales tax program and oversees transportation planning efforts. With a staff of 27 people managing a multi-billion-dollar suite of projects and programs, CCTA is responsible for planning, funding, and delivering transportation infrastructure projects and programs throughout the county. Additionally, CCTA owns and operates GoMentum Station, the largest secured autonomous vehicle testing facility in the country, positioning the agency as a leader in transportation innovation.  

CCTA is seeking a Deputy Executive Director, Projects and Operations to be responsible for the successful delivery of CCTA’s capital improvement program including implementation of projects identified in the Expenditure Plan as well as other projects funded from grant or other outside sources. This includes overseeing planning, design, management, and performance of major infrastructure and innovative mobility projects, as well as leading the Authority’s expansion into digital traffic management and operational oversight.

The salary range for this position will be $240,933 - $325,270 depending on experience and qualifications. CCTA provides an annual adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index and regularly performs compensation studies to ensure compensation rates remain competitive. CCTA offers a very competitive benefits package including: 

·CalPERS retirement benefits

Classic members: 2% at age 55

New members: 2% at age 62

·CalPERS medical insurance for employees and dependents with an employer contribution rate of 95% of Kaiser Region 1 basic rates

·CalPERS retiree health, dental, and vision benefits subject to the CalPERS Health Vesting Requirements

·Dental and vision insurance for employee and dependents, paid 100% by the employer

·Flexible Spending Account

·Employee Assistance Program

·Group life and accidental death insurance

·Short- and long-term disability insurance

·Unemployment insurance

·Twelve annual paid holidays

·Three floating holidays

·Accrued vacation after six months of service

Less than three years: 160 hours

Three to five years: 200 hours

Five to ten years: 240 hours 

More than 10 years: 280 hours

·Accrued sick pay of ten hours per calendar month

·Bereavement leave

·Deferred compensation plan with employer contributions based on years of service

·Commute alternative incentives

·Telecommunications stipend

·Rental Car Discount Program

·Relocation expenses available

·On-site gym in the building

Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, traffic or transportation engineering, construction management, urban planning, or a related field from an accredited college or university, master’s degree preferred; and ten years of progressive supervisory and management experience within a public agency managing projects and transportation finance. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. A demonstrated understanding of State and Federal transportation funding and planning processes is required. A Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred. 

Qualified candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and resume by Friday, November 22, 2024.

For more information, please contact Michelle Lopez at Michelle.Lopez@bakertilly.com or 651-223-3061 or Anne Lewis at Anne.Lewis@bakertilly.com or 703-923-8214.

The Contra Costa Transportation Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $240,933 - $325,270