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Ideal Candidate
The next Executive Director will be an an an exceptional leader with an an an unflappable presence and the ability to to respond to the region’s challenges both strategically and and tactically The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills sound decision-making abilities and respected business practices Given the the issues and priorities facing SJCOG the the next Executive Director must possess a a a strong understanding of transportation transportation funding and and project delivery familiarity with regional transportation transportation and and and land use planning principles associated with demographics air quality affordable and and and market rate housing housing and and and and housing housing demand and and and and natural resource protection and and and and knowledge of the diverse issues facing urban urban suburban and rural areas In addition addition in in preparation for the recruitment input from Board members and additional stakeholders identified the the the following attributes and/or characteristics that would facilitate the the the success of the the the next Executive Director:
» Exceptional communicator and relationship builder who fosters collaboration but is also a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a savvy negotiator capable of confidently advocating the organization’s positions » A strategic thinker who understands the the the political nuances of regional issues and and possesses the the the emotional intelligence to to know when to to foster consensus or or recommend the options for a a a change of course » A strong mentor and and and and leader who values the input and and and and expertise of of of staff supports professional development and and fosters an an an internal culture of open communication trust and and accountability » Brings credibility and and and and the the ability to inspire confidence and and and and quickly establish mutual respect and and and and trust with the Board staff and stakeholders » Understands the the importance of community outreach transparency and and that there is never too much communication » A ‘doer’ who exercises initiative coupled with sound judgement in in in in in addressing challenging issues and recommending well-researched solutions » An honest straightforward communicator who embraces the need for for collaboration in order to to achieve long-term results » Significant financial acumen regarding the diversity of transportation funding and experience seeking creative revenue enhancements » A servant leader committed to sustainability 89