The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) seeks to hire a fundamental leadership position – Chief Executive Officer. Reporting to the Board of Directors, this position is responsible for the administration and operation of the organization’s services, programs and facilities. At the forefront of these responsibilities, the constant improvement of the company brand and image ensures the development and expansion of CDTA and the communities it serves. Additional top priorities include sustaining current funding, solving budgetary challenges, and balancing advocacy and efficient management of a multi-modal, progressive system.
Formed in 1970 by the New York State Legislature, CDTA serves a six-county area comprising 2,500 square miles; home to 850,000 people. More than 55,000 customer boardings take place on a typical weekday on CDTA buses; and one million people board trains at CDTA’s Joseph L. Bruno Rail Station and Saratoga Springs Train Station each year. The CDTA network includes regular routes, BRT lines, express routes, and service for people with disabilities (STAR). The system also includes a regional bikeshare program called CDPHP Cycle!, a carshare program called DRIVE and an on-demand service called FLEX.
CDTA seeks a leader who will oversee all aspects of planning, financing, administration, and operation of the company’s services, programs and facilities. The CEO is expected to develop and sustain meaningful relationships with stakeholders and customers while representing CDTA throughout the community, as well as manage relationships with the Board of Directors to develop plans for projects, policies, and activities to support the vision and the success of the company. This position is also responsible for organizing its professional staff including recruiting, developing, evaluating, and delegating responsibilities as appropriate.
The successful candidate will embody the following leadership and management attributes and skills: integrity, innovation, critical thinking, effective communication, approachability, fiscal conservatism, adaptability, decisiveness, and professional decision making. The ability to facilitate engagement, encouragement, and empowerment of the workforce and universal understanding of how each employee impacts the mission is critical.
This position requires successful completion of a bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, transportation, political science or a related field, as well as a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience, with the latest position to show scope and responsibilities similar to that of the CDTA CEO position. A master’s degree in similar fields is desired, and professional certifications and in-progress graduate work are welcome. Military or professional transit or public administration experience in lieu of the minimum education requirement will also be considered.
This is an excellent opportunity that offers attractive compensation, relocation, and equal opportunity. CDTA values diversity at all levels of its workforce – diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. To be considered, please visit https://www.KL2connects.com/openings, select the CDTA listing, and upload your letter of interest, resume, salary expectations, and four (4) to five (5) professional references (preferably supervisory and including name, title, phone number, email address, and relationship to you). For more information on this exciting opportunity, please contact KL2 Connects LLC’s Bob Babbitt at Bob@KL2connects.com. Thank you!