President & CEO - #1404886
Milwaukee County Transit System
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Milwaukee, WI
Contract type: Full time
JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is seeking
a President & CEO to continue the transit system\'s work towards
enhancing the quality of life in Milwaukee County through great public
service. MCTS connects our community with essential transit services in
an endeavor to achieve racial equity and become the healthiest County in
Wisconsin. President & CEO candidates will have detailed knowledge of
principles, policies, and practices of operating a large urban transit
system, along with a deep understanding of mass transit strategies and
the role of operations-related performance metrics. The successful
candidate will have an ability to communicate complex concepts about
objectives and achievements for multiple audiences: employees, labor
unions, transit passengers, elected officials, and other stakeholders.
The ability to understand and influence political operatives in the
furtherance of transit needs is also a must. The President & CEO will
use their experience of leading teams through problem solving processes
to analyze issues at MCTS. In addition, experience evaluating talent,
holding staff accountable for performance, and evaluating whether the
right person is in the right seat will contribute to organizational
success. Finally, a demonstratable commitment to racial equity with
respect to employees, and engagement with community members will be a
key to success for the individual candidate and MCTS. JOB SUMMARY:
Provides overall strategic leadership for the organization to establish
long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies. Cultivates a culture
of customer service, regulatory compliance, safety, performance
management, and fiscal responsibility. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE: The
President & CEO leads the Executive Team and directly oversees the Chief
Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Operations Officer (COO), Chief
Administrative Officer (CAO), Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief
Customer Experience Officer (CXO) and the Chief Human Resources Officer
(CHRO). The President & CEO reports to the Milwaukee Transport Services
(MTS) Board, the Director of Milwaukee County Department of
Transportation (MCDOT) and the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides leadership and management to the MCTS
organization. Establishes expectations in line with mission and vision
and fosters a bias towards action. Meets with managing personnel, Deputy
Director, Chief Officers, and Department Heads. Ensures expenses keep in
line within budgets. Provides reports to the Milwaukee County Board of
Supervisors, including but not limited to the Committee on
Transportation and Transit, as well as the Committee on Finance. Works
with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to develop the annual operating
and capital budgets. Presents budgets to Board of Supervisors. Monitors
ongoing budget performance. Manages relationships with external
stakeholders, including the Milwaukee County Department of
Transportation, County Executive\'s Office and representatives of local,
state and federal offices. Performs other duties as required. Please
visit our website to view the full job description and disclaimer
statement: www.ridemcts.com/careers \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate Professional Degree or Master\'s Degree in
Public Administration, Urban Planning, Business Administration, or
related field required. Related experience may be considered in lieu of
educational requirement. Ten (10) years of progressively more
responsible professional-level public transportation-related experience.
Seven (7) Years Supervisory Experience Required. Contracts And
negotiation experience preferred. Experience in public transportation
planning or similar government structure preferred. Please visit our
website to view the full job description and disclaimer statement:
www.ridemcts.com/careers \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply
Online
https:/ globalus242.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/mcts/Posting/View/4428
Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other
veterans are encouraged to apply.
a President & CEO to continue the transit system\'s work towards
enhancing the quality of life in Milwaukee County through great public
service. MCTS connects our community with essential transit services in
an endeavor to achieve racial equity and become the healthiest County in
Wisconsin. President & CEO candidates will have detailed knowledge of
principles, policies, and practices of operating a large urban transit
system, along with a deep understanding of mass transit strategies and
the role of operations-related performance metrics. The successful
candidate will have an ability to communicate complex concepts about
objectives and achievements for multiple audiences: employees, labor
unions, transit passengers, elected officials, and other stakeholders.
The ability to understand and influence political operatives in the
furtherance of transit needs is also a must. The President & CEO will
use their experience of leading teams through problem solving processes
to analyze issues at MCTS. In addition, experience evaluating talent,
holding staff accountable for performance, and evaluating whether the
right person is in the right seat will contribute to organizational
success. Finally, a demonstratable commitment to racial equity with
respect to employees, and engagement with community members will be a
key to success for the individual candidate and MCTS. JOB SUMMARY:
Provides overall strategic leadership for the organization to establish
long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies. Cultivates a culture
of customer service, regulatory compliance, safety, performance
management, and fiscal responsibility. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE: The
President & CEO leads the Executive Team and directly oversees the Chief
Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Operations Officer (COO), Chief
Administrative Officer (CAO), Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief
Customer Experience Officer (CXO) and the Chief Human Resources Officer
(CHRO). The President & CEO reports to the Milwaukee Transport Services
(MTS) Board, the Director of Milwaukee County Department of
Transportation (MCDOT) and the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides leadership and management to the MCTS
organization. Establishes expectations in line with mission and vision
and fosters a bias towards action. Meets with managing personnel, Deputy
Director, Chief Officers, and Department Heads. Ensures expenses keep in
line within budgets. Provides reports to the Milwaukee County Board of
Supervisors, including but not limited to the Committee on
Transportation and Transit, as well as the Committee on Finance. Works
with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to develop the annual operating
and capital budgets. Presents budgets to Board of Supervisors. Monitors
ongoing budget performance. Manages relationships with external
stakeholders, including the Milwaukee County Department of
Transportation, County Executive\'s Office and representatives of local,
state and federal offices. Performs other duties as required. Please
visit our website to view the full job description and disclaimer
statement: www.ridemcts.com/careers \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate Professional Degree or Master\'s Degree in
Public Administration, Urban Planning, Business Administration, or
related field required. Related experience may be considered in lieu of
educational requirement. Ten (10) years of progressively more
responsible professional-level public transportation-related experience.
Seven (7) Years Supervisory Experience Required. Contracts And
negotiation experience preferred. Experience in public transportation
planning or similar government structure preferred. Please visit our
website to view the full job description and disclaimer statement:
www.ridemcts.com/careers \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply
Online
https:/ globalus242.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/mcts/Posting/View/4428
Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other
veterans are encouraged to apply.
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