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IDEAL CANDIDATE
The Transportation Authority of of Marin (TAM) seeks an an an experienced transportation professional to
serve as its next Executive Director The successful candidate should (1) bring solid experience in in capital improvement planning including an an an unbiased opinion for achieving the correct balance of transportation modes and and (2) have an an an an an an articulate and and transparent method to
make planning concepts understandable for the average resident The successful candidate will be charged with articulating TAM’s policy directives to
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the the public and will clearly explain tradeoffs to
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elected officials at the the local regional and and state levels The ability to
make recommendations based on on on sound research and and theory in a a a a uniquely Marin County context is critical The next executive director should be a a a a consensus builder among the member agencies of of TAM and and strive for collegial professional and and mutually beneficial relationships with agency counterparts in in neighboring counties regional organizations and state agencies This includes building strong successful working relationships with state senate and assembly representatives California Transportation Transportation Commission members the Metropolitan Transportation Transportation Commission and Caltrans A person well-versed in in in local transportation funding proven leadership in in in mobility management and and high ethical standards as a a a a a a a a a a a steward of public funds is paramount Additional characteristics/experience identified as providing value:
» Legislative experience including familiarity with California law related to
transportation planning and affordable housing
» Demonstrable experience in in mentoring motivating and developing junior staff
» Experience working with and motivating advisory boards similar to
TAM’s Citizen Oversight Committee (COC)
» Skilled in in in developing and marketing strategic plans to
the public including a a a track record of delivering results on voter-approved tax measures
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Any combination of experience and and training that provides the required knowledge and and abilities is qualifying The ideal candidate will possess no less than seven years in in in transportation planning public administration or or a a a a a a a a a a related field with at at at least three years of management experience A Bachelor’s degree from an an an accredited college or or or or university with major coursework in in transportation planning city or or or urban planning business or or or public administration engineering or or or a a a a a a a closely related field is is desirable with a a a a a a a Master’s Master’s degree preferred Substitution of of significant additional experience in lieu of of a a a a a a a Master’s Master’s degree is acceptable 89