Marketing Statement

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

Pay Rate

$192,828.00/annually - $292,135.00/annually (Non-Represented Pay Band 14)

Initial salary is negotiable between $242,482.00 - $265,000.00, commensurate with experience and education.

Reports To

1. Assumes full management responsibility for all executive office services and activities; oversees and participates in the development of policies and procedures.
   
2. Oversees the development and implementation of executive office and assigned department goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned service area.
   
3. Establishes, within District policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocates resources accordingly.
   
4. Oversees, through department management staff, the delivery of services for the Office of Administration; works with key staff to identify and resolve problems.
   
5. Assesses and monitors work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs and implements changes.
   
6. Negotiates and implements the collective bargaining agreements; provides on-going administration of agreements for unions and associations; serves as a member of the Joint Labor Management Committee.
   
7. Manages employee benefit programs to ensure competitive benefit programs and ensure compliance with leave programs.
   
8. Conducts and directs the preparation of analytical studies and special projects.
   
9. Serves as chairperson of the Investment Plans Committee; directs and administers the Deferred Compensation and Money Purchase Pension Plans.
   
10. Monitors developments and legislation related to assigned areas of responsibility; evaluates impact on District operations; recommends and implements practice and procedural improvements.
    
11. Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates management staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.
    
12. Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the budget for assigned departments; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
    
13. Explains, justifies and defends assigned department programs, policies and activities; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.
    
14. Represents the Office of Administration to other executive staff, departments, elected officials and outside agencies; coordinates assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.
    
15. Provides staff assistance to the General Manager, participates on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
    
16. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends, legislation and innovations in the field of Administration.
    
17. Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.

Education:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience:
Nine (9) years of (full-time equivalent) professional verifiable experience in Human Resources Management, Business Management or related experience which must have included at least four (4) years of management responsibility.

Substitution:
Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for- year basis. A college degree is preferred.

Knowledge of:

• Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive administrative services program including human resources, information technology, procurement, real estate, and training and development
• Advanced principles and practices of human resources management and development
• Advanced principles and practices of information technology programs
• Advanced principles and practices of public agency development procurement programs
• Advanced principles and practices of program development, implementation and administration
• Strategies for developing and for implementing organizational changes
• Methods and techniques of negotiating collective bargaining agreements
• Principles and practices of benefits program development and administration
• Principles and practices of contract administration
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
• Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations

• Managing and directing a comprehensive administration services program
• Developing and administering executive office and assigned departmental goals, objectives and procedures
• Analyzing and assessing programs, policies and operational needs and making appropriate adjustments
• Identifying and responding to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs
• Delegating authority and responsibility
• Selecting, supervising, training and evaluating staff
• Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals
• Researching, analyzing and evaluating new service delivery methods and techniques
• Working effectively with labor unions in a participatory management environment
• Preparing clear and concise administrative and financial reports
• Preparing and administering large and complex budgets
• Interpreting and applying applicable Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations
• Implementing services in conformity with District policies and legal requirements
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

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The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at .
Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at .