Deputy Executive Director - State of Good Repair

Salary range is $152K to $288K with a midpoint of $220K. Total compensation includes project-based premiums that reflect project complexity, political sensitivity, size, and strategic importance. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint of the base range, however, we may go higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:

• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Pet Insurance.
• ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

GENERAL PURPOSE: 

Under the direction of the Executive Director (ED), the Deputy Executive Director (DED) leads a cross-disciplinary team responsible for enterprise asset management, planning and oversight of State of Good Repair projects, utilities, and other projects and programs. The DED will work with the ED to carry out the vision of transforming Sound Transit’s maintenance to a condition-based maintenance program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Plans for and oversees the performance of assigned projects, including scope, budget, schedule, risk, safety, security, and quality across all phases—final design, construction, start-up/testing, and rail activation. Ability to staff resources to include PM and CM resources. Performance tracking and reporting is required on an ongoing basis as well as robust document control.
• Manages staff and plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work assigned to staff; assigns activities, manages schedules and programs; provides feedback; evaluates work; and offers constructive suggestions and recommendations.
• Embraces agency values and prioritizes internal and cross-departmental collaboration to achieve successful outcomes for the assigned project and other agency initiatives.
• Coaches, trains, and motivates staff; coordinates or provides training; manages employee relations; prioritizes projects and monitors departmental performance; provides guidance; develops individual work plans; and implements or recommends disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Assists the Executive Director and senior management with strategic planning and implementation of department activities and operations.
• Participates in departmental initiatives and supports the planning and execution of strategic business priorities.
• Maintains effective working relationships with external partners that may include federal, state, and local officials, project partners (e.g., WSDOT, FTA, FHWA, PMOC, AGC, ACEC, BNSF), and key community stakeholders.
• Develops and mentors the delivery team; fosters a collaborative, collegial, and supportive environment; and exercises strong leadership acumen.
• Provides departmental support on assigned matters; may serve on working groups and committees; prepares and presents reports and correspondence; participates in professional and industry groups; monitors and integrates relevant trends and developments; and ensures consistent and effective application of policies and compliance