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■ IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is is a a a a a a a a a a a decisive leader and and and manager of people who inspires teamwork and and and values the contributions of of staff management and stakeholders alike This person has a a a a a a a a a track record of of ‘getting things done’ under sometimes challenging circumstances in in a a a a a a a a a collaborative and professional manner They will establish
and maintain close working relationships with a a a a a a a a significant list of stakeholders which require exceptional communication skills and political astuteness A demonstrated change agent who builds consensus along the way and enjoys the challenge of of building a a a a cohesive vision out of of strong diverse opinions will find this position both challenging and rewarding In addition the the successful Executive Director will exhibit the the following attributes and/or characteristics:
» Brings immediate credibility and and and and and the the the the ability to to inspire confidence and and and and and quickly establish
mutual respect and and and and and trust with the Board staff and stakeholders » A strategic thinker who understands the the the political nuances of of provocative issues and and and possesses the the the emotional intelligence to to know when to to foster consensus or or recommend options for 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 of staff supports professional development and and fosters an an an internal culture of open communication trust and and accountability » » Embraces diversity equity and and inclusion » » » Understands the importance of community outreach transparency and and and communication » » A visionary who exercises initiative and and and and creativity coupled with sound judgement in in in in in addressing challenging issues and recommending well-researched solutions » » An open honest communicator who embraces the need for collaboration to to achieve long-term results » » » Significant financial acumen regarding the the diversity of transportation funding » » A public servant leader committed to sustainability