Deputy Chief of Staff-Cabinet Office Capital Delivery
Deputy Chief of Staff-Cabinet Office Capital Delivery
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Job Description
Salary range is $130k to $230k with a midpoint of $175k. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint however we may go slightly higher based on experience internal equity and market.
Sound Transit also offers a competitivebenefits packagewith 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.
- LongTerm 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 fulltime employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
- Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.
- Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits youll find that we provide worklife balance opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Under the general direction of the Chief of Staff Cabinet (COS) the Deputy Chief of Staff Cabinet (DCOS) serves as a strategic partner responsible for coordinating and advancing the work of the Cabinet under the direction of the Chief of Staff Cabinet and at other times Cabinet member.
Manages and oversees strategic initiatives and projects to drive Cabinet member priorities and objectives aligned with Agency vision priorities and objectives. Manages and implements Cabinet department level goals develops recommendations develops and manages budget and supports onboarding new departmental leadership.
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 positionspecific duties.
- Serves as partner to the Chief of Staff Cabinet by providing candid highlevel advice and policy recommendations on a wide variety of programs issues and initiatives requiring Cabinet member attention or decision.
- Manages highpriority projects in the Cabinet office which frequently involves convening crossfunctional teams tracking tasks planning meetings and events and developing content.
- Research write edit and/or coordinate preparation of special reports briefings and presentations.
- Reviews and analyzes proposals inquiries recommendations and other communications forwarded to the COS and solicits comments on materials generated by the Cabinet member.
- Prepares a variety of briefings reports information papers decision papers and other materials.
- Liaises between designated departments and divisions and the COS; communicates effectively on behalf of COS.
- Participates in departmental business and goal planning problem resolution.
- Gathers investigates researches analyzes and/or studies information affecting agencywide intradepartmental or interdepartmental operations.
- Anticipates identifies and troubleshoots issues of concern or significance; exercises discretion to provide timely information and necessary updates to the COS and across multiple other stakeholders.
- Ensures that matters and materials requiring the attention of the Cabinet member are thoroughly developed researched and evaluated; responds to routine inquiries as delegated by the COS or Cabinet member.
- Champions and models Sound Transits core values and demonstrates valuesbased behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
- Contributes to a culture of diversity equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transits Equity & Inclusion Policy.
- It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules regulations and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities which could include systems operations and/or other employees.
- It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience: Bachelors degree in Public Administration Political Science Communications Transportation Construction Management or closely related field and six years of experience in transit or transportation planning engineering or construction management project or program management strategy or administrative services; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Four years of leadership budgetary planning and workforce management experience.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Strategic thinking and planning with knowledge of the goals objectives structure and operations of Sound Transit.
- Strong active listening problemsolving and conflict resolution skills proficiency in using selfassessment and selfmanagement skills to participate effectively and constructively as a team member to ensure group success over individual goals.
- Skill in direct respectful verbal and written communication that balances ensuring tasks are done with concern for people.
- Strong interpersonal organizational and critical thinking skills; adaptability to meet changing demands.
- Ability to create compose and edit correspondence and other written materials using English usage spelling grammar and punctuation.
- Ability to research gather data compile information and prepare written reports.
- Ability to perform and complete complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects.
- Developing and monitoring divisional and program/project operating budgets costs and schedules.
- Exceptional organization attention to detail and followthrough.
- Ability to identify analyze and address a wide variety of issues and problems in a mature and highly professional manner in a highintensity environment.
- Skill in examining and reengineering operations and procedures formulating policy and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.
- Professional maturity selfawareness curiosity and a strong interest in personal and professional growth and learning.
- Fluency with MS tools including PowerPoint and Excel.
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
- Work is performed in a standard hybrid office environment.
- The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.
Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class.
Employment Type
Full-Time
