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Deputy Executive Director/COO | Senior Transit Planner

Deputy Executive Director/COO

General Purpose

Responsible for overall strategic direction of SPC’s Economic and Workforce Development, Strategic Initiatives, Information and Data, Transportation, Finance, Human Capital and Communications. Advises and assists the Executive Director/CEO in planning, development, implementation and administration of agency’s Long-Range Plan, core regional programs and economic/community development issues.

Essential Functions

  • Oversees and coordinates departmental operations of various departments, such as Finance, Human Capital, Information and Data, Communications, Transportation, Workforce and Economic Development and Strategic Initiates.
  • Works with Executive Director on business planning, organizational improvement and policy development to support the mission and vision of the SPC and the commission.
  • Serves on the SPC Pension Administration Committee and as the Plan Administrator for the plan.
  • Serves as the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Liaison Officer (DBELO). Oversees SPC DBE program, coordinating with Finance and Sponsored Programs staff to ensure SPC complies with all provisions of 49 CFR Part 26. The DBELO has direct, independent access to the Chief Executive Officer of SPC concerning DBE program matters.
  • Represents the Executive Director at meetings, special events, or community functions as needed.
  • Advises the Executive Director and commission of any policy direction and potential changes to promote and advance the priorities and interests of the region.
  • Assists with preparation and administration of the SPC combined annual budget applying knowledge of various grants, funding contracts, planning and development programs and property fiscal management. 
  • Works with legal counsel and financial auditors to coordinate resolutions for commission/corporation concerns.
  • Builds and maintains trust and positive working relationships with business and philanthropic communities, regional stakeholders, the public and elected and appointed officials at all levels.
  • Promotes collaboration from all SPC departments ensuring they are aligned strategically to deliver on the region’s priorities.
  • Other duties and responsibilities assigned by Executive Director of SPC.

Education / Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance/Accounting, Public Administration, Regional or Urban Planning or closely-related field.  Masters Degree Preferred.
  • Fifteen (15) years of experience in management or leadership.
  • Strong working knowledge of regional economic development principals, elected leaders and state and federal regulations.
  • Five (5) years of experience with grant management.
  • Experience with local government structures in S.W.P.A.
  • Experience with public-sector and regional planning, municipal governments and state & federal funding programs.
  • Experience with event organizing and coordination; must be comfortable with public speaking and appearing before large and diverse audiences.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office and other windows-based software.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong management, organizational, strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills are a must.
  • Must have access to reliable transportation for in-region travel and a valid driver’s license. Due to the nature of this position, some work sites will be unavailable by public transit.
  • Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills; strong analytical and computer/technical skills are required.
  • Reading Comprehension, Information Gathering, Critical Thinking, Synthesis/Reorganization
  • Problem Identification, Coordination, Judgment & Decision Making
  • Idea Generation & Evaluation, Systems Perception
  • Mathematics & English Language

Why SPC?

SPC is proud to offer staff and their loved ones an impressive benefits experience, providing focused support on their physical, emotional, and financial well being. Benefits include:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision and FSA
  • 403B options and company sponsored pension plan
  • Vacation time, sick time and personal leave
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Flexible hybrid work schedule
  • Tuition assistance

To Apply:

  • Email letter of interest and resume to: hr@spcregion.org
  • SPC provides competitive compensation, including an excellent benefits package, flex time, mileage reimbursement, holiday/vacation pay and more.

SPC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our applicants, staff, and commission, and invite applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status. 

SPC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations when necessary throughout our interview process. Please address these accommodations to our HR Director. 

Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic atmosphere is core to SPC’s mission. Service, Resiliency, Innovation, and Accountability are the core values that unite the SPC team, inspiring one another to work tirelessly and support others as they seek to reach new levels of excellence.


Senior Transit Planner

General Purpose

Leads in the development, implementation and administration of select commission transit related programs and projects. Develops and delivers oral and written reports and presentations to internal and external audiences.

Essential Functions

  • Leads and advises staff in the development, implementation, coordination, and administration of work plans for various planning initiatives.
  • Serves as a liaison with the public, and various other agencies promoting regional transit and related transportation and land use planning at the local, state, and national levels. Assists with facilitating the Transit Operator Committee meetings and coordinates transit TIP requests with other staff.
  • Researches, compiles, analyzes and coordinates technical and policy area information pertaining to the agency’s program activity.
  • Applies federal and state transportation planning regulations in the development of communications concerning the agency’s program activity internally and externally via oral and written communications.
  • Maintains and updates files on program activity.
  • Reviews and edits select reports and technical memorandums.
  • Processes and summarizes input and communications for possible inclusion in plan and program development.
  • Plans, prepares for, and staffs both technical and specialty meetings.
  • Develops and maintains partnerships with other planning agencies within the region.
  • Writes Requests for Proposals, evaluates bids, and recommends consultants for support of various planning programs and projects.
  • Reviews work of outside contractors to monitor progress on select projects.
  • Applies knowledge of federal and state transportation funding to secure and maintain grant programs.
  • All other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.

Education / Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Engineering, Public Administration or other closely related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
  • Five (5) years of transportation planning experience.
  • General computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong management, organizational, strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills are a must.
  • Must have access to reliable transportation for in-region travel and a valid driver’s license. Due to the nature of this position, some work sites will be unavailable by public transit.
  • Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills; strong analytical and computer/technical skills are required.
  • Reading Comprehension, Information Gathering, Critical Thinking, Synthesis/Reorganization
  • Problem Identification, Coordination, Judgment & Decision Making
  • Idea Generation & Evaluation, Systems Perception
  • Mathematics & English Language

Why SPC?

SPC is proud to offer staff and their loved ones an impressive benefits experience, providing focused support on their physical, emotional, and financial well being. Benefits include:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision and FSA
  • 403B options and company sponsored pension plan
  • Vacation time, sick time and personal leave
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Flexible hybrid work schedule
  • Tuition assistance

To Apply:

  • Email letter of interest and resume to: hr@spcregion.org
  • SPC provides competitive compensation, including an excellent benefits package, flex time, mileage reimbursement, holiday/vacation pay and more.

SPC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our applicants, staff, and commission, and invite applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status. 

SPC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations when necessary throughout our interview process. Please address these accommodations to our HR Director. 

Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic atmosphere is core to SPC’s mission. Service, Resiliency, Innovation, and Accountability are the core values that unite the SPC team, inspiring one another to work tirelessly and support others as they seek to reach new levels of excellence.