Alameda Contra Costa Transit District Classification Specification
Chief Performance Officer Class Code 031
FLSA Status Exempt
EEO Category 1 – Officials/Administrators
Represented Status Unrepresented
Salary Grade 14
Effective Date 2-13-13
Resolution # 13-010
DEFINITION: Under policy direction, develops, organizes, and directs multiple District departments, including Procurement and Materials Management, Labor Relations, Project Controls & Systems Analysis, and Capital Planning and Grants. REPORTS TO: The General Manager, or designee. REPRESENTATIVE FUNCTIONS may include, but are not limited to the following: •
Provides executive direction to multiple District departments; including Procurement and Materials Management, Labor Relations, Project Controls & Systems Analysis, Capital Planning and Grants, and/or others assigned by the General Manager.
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Directs the development and implementation of strategic plans for process improvement and project control for all assigned programs and departments, as well as other District departments, as assigned by the General Manager.
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Represents the District, and participates in labor union contract negotiations and the resolution of grievances and other labor issues. Analyzes current collective bargaining agreements, and recommends strategies and cost effective solutions to the General Manager and Board of Directors.
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Develops and presents regularly scheduled written and oral reports and analysis on District projects, and department activities.
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Consults with, and makes presentations to the District’s Board of Directors, District staff, community groups, and members of the public on a wide variety of projects and procurement issues.
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Provides expertise and advice regarding staffing decisions in the assigned departments, including recommendations for hiring, promotion, and termination; coordination of training; and the implementation of discipline and remedial measures District-wide, in coordination with Human Resources and the Office of the General Counsel, as need.
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Collaborates in the development and implementation of District-wide and departmental goals, critical business outcomes, policies, procedures, and plans.
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Directs the preparation and administration of annual budgets for all areas of responsibility.
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May serve on behalf of the General Manager, in his/her absence.
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Performs other related duties, as defined and directed by the General Manager.
This Class Specification is intended to present a descriptive list of the range of representative functions performed by an incumbent in this class but is not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
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Alameda Contra Costa Transit District Classification Specification
Chief Performance Officer MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of: Principles, policies and practices of policy development and implementation, budget administration, and project management and control; the principles and techniques of capital planning, grants, and procurement and materials management in a public agency setting; labor and employment law in a union setting; principles of staff supervision, training, and employee and organizational development; principles of leadership, team building, motivation and conflict resolution; applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, regulations and requirements; business report writing; current office systems and current business software for project management, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, and databases at the advanced level of proficiency. Ability To: Plan and direct the work of managerial and professional staff; effectively train, motivate, and evaluate staff; prepare and administer complex budgets; develop and implement strategies for project control and process improvement; apply collaborative work strategies and gain the cooperation of employees at all levels of the organization; analyze issues and develop alternative solutions; quickly learn and apply District policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements; negotiate labor contracts and resolve issues between various District stakeholders; write, prepare and/or analyze and evaluate comprehensive written reports with recommendations; make effective oral presentations to a variety of audiences; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of work using principles of excellent customer service. Education/Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in business, public administration, project controls, or a related field. Experience: Minimum of ten (10) years of recent, and verifiable senior management experience in Labor Relations, Capital Projects, and/or Procurement in a public agency setting. Experience must have included five (5) years directly supervising personnel at various levels in a union environment. Physical Requirements: Must maintain the physical condition necessary to: (1) perform tasks in an office setting operating a personal computer, keyboards, and other peripheral equipment; and (2) possess physical mobility in order to direct or conduct field studies, and attend external meetings and events. S:\HR\Data 12-01-01\Class-Comp\Class Specs\Chief Performance Officer 2-13.doc
This Class Specification is intended to present a descriptive list of the range of representative functions performed by an incumbent in this class but is not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
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