Mass Transit Magazine
Chief Administrative Officer
Mass Transit Magazine, Madison, Wisconsin, us, 53774
The Chief Administrative Officer
The Chief Administrative Officer is an executive level position reporting to the General Manager and provides leadership and direction for the Finance, Human Resources, Information Systems, and Legal units within Metro. This position is responsible for infusing racial equity, social justice and inclusion goals, principles, and tools, into all aspects of work at Metro Transit and the City of Madison.Salary Range: $104,672 – $141,308Values:The City of Madison is committed to fairness, justice, and equal outcomes for all. People of color, people of diverse genders, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.Essential Responsibilities and Knowledge:Provide overall leadership, strategy, coordination and monitoring of the staff of Metro Human Resources, Finance, Information Systems, and Legal units through subordinate managers.Act as the process improvement champion for the organization.Incorporate racial equity, social justice, inclusion, and belonging in all facets of work.Develop, implement, and maintain Metro administrative policies and procedures, including compliance with City issued Policy Memoranda.Coordinate and collaborate with other departments of Metro and the City in establishing and carrying out responsibilities.Support all Metro units in navigating Federal, State, and City processes.Lead Metro Human Resources Unit through subordinate Manager:Assist in negotiations of Union Contracts and new policies/procedures.Administer and comply with established policies with respect to the Union Contract and policies on Equal Employment Opportunity.Implement and oversee Metro’s Civil Rights programs and promote DEI activities, approaches, tools, and techniques.Provide oversight to succession planning and mentoring programs.Manage Employment Ethics programs and training of employees to ensure a high level of Ethics compliance.Oversee subordinate staff in hiring, orientation, leave tracking and paperwork, benefits, discipline, complaint investigations, DBE program establishment and tracking, and training program development and execution.Lead Metro Finance Unit through subordinate Manager:Develop long-term budget projections.Identify innovative financing methods to support future programs and operations.Oversee subordinate staff through manager and supervisors in budget development, payroll, procurement, accounts payable/receivable, and grants management.Lead Metro Information Systems Unit through a subordinate Coordinator:Champion and sponsor IT projects through the organization intended to improve organizational efficiency.Coordinate activities with organizational goals and related city departments and policies.Oversee subordinate coordinator in the development and execution of projects, support for Metro’s technology systems, and interfacing with City IT on policies and procedures.Oversee Metro Legal Compliance through a staff attorney.Serve as a member of the Metro Executive Team and act for and on behalf of the General Manager as needed.Key Competencies & Characteristics:Thorough knowledge of leadership tools; including but not limited to, people-focused, innovative, strategic thinker and a team player.Thorough knowledge of management techniques encompassing the development and implementation of strategic goals and objectives, setting, and evaluating priorities.Thorough knowledge of process improvement tools and techniques, typically obtained through Six Sigma or similar programs.Thorough knowledge of tools and techniques to develop and translate strategic vision into administrative functions necessary for implementation and execution.Ability to maintain excellent interpersonal relationships, capable of relating effectively to a diverse range of people.Knowledge of racial equity, social justice, inclusion, and belonging concepts and principles.Ability to communicate effectively, in multiple modes, including writing, with sensitivity, passion and a focus on unity and equity.Ability to prioritize continuous learning related to racial equity and social justice.Knowledge of human resources best practices.Ability to be technologically savvy and use resources necessary to make the organization more efficient and competitive.Ability to present before large groups.Requirements:• 3 years in a leadership role, including leading a group of people, in a field related to one of the core unit functions.• 3 years of project management experience.• Experience in a highly regulated environment with compliance of federal/state/local regulations, laws, and guidelines.The incumbent of this position will be expected to attend frequent Common Council and Board of Public Works as well as other public meetings as required. Such meetings generally take place outside the regular workday during evening hours.Employment will be subject to a five-year employment contract negotiated by the Mayor and approved by the Common Council and a term of the contract requires residency in the City of Madison. Non-residents will be given time to establish residency if necessary.
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The Chief Administrative Officer is an executive level position reporting to the General Manager and provides leadership and direction for the Finance, Human Resources, Information Systems, and Legal units within Metro. This position is responsible for infusing racial equity, social justice and inclusion goals, principles, and tools, into all aspects of work at Metro Transit and the City of Madison.Salary Range: $104,672 – $141,308Values:The City of Madison is committed to fairness, justice, and equal outcomes for all. People of color, people of diverse genders, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.Essential Responsibilities and Knowledge:Provide overall leadership, strategy, coordination and monitoring of the staff of Metro Human Resources, Finance, Information Systems, and Legal units through subordinate managers.Act as the process improvement champion for the organization.Incorporate racial equity, social justice, inclusion, and belonging in all facets of work.Develop, implement, and maintain Metro administrative policies and procedures, including compliance with City issued Policy Memoranda.Coordinate and collaborate with other departments of Metro and the City in establishing and carrying out responsibilities.Support all Metro units in navigating Federal, State, and City processes.Lead Metro Human Resources Unit through subordinate Manager:Assist in negotiations of Union Contracts and new policies/procedures.Administer and comply with established policies with respect to the Union Contract and policies on Equal Employment Opportunity.Implement and oversee Metro’s Civil Rights programs and promote DEI activities, approaches, tools, and techniques.Provide oversight to succession planning and mentoring programs.Manage Employment Ethics programs and training of employees to ensure a high level of Ethics compliance.Oversee subordinate staff in hiring, orientation, leave tracking and paperwork, benefits, discipline, complaint investigations, DBE program establishment and tracking, and training program development and execution.Lead Metro Finance Unit through subordinate Manager:Develop long-term budget projections.Identify innovative financing methods to support future programs and operations.Oversee subordinate staff through manager and supervisors in budget development, payroll, procurement, accounts payable/receivable, and grants management.Lead Metro Information Systems Unit through a subordinate Coordinator:Champion and sponsor IT projects through the organization intended to improve organizational efficiency.Coordinate activities with organizational goals and related city departments and policies.Oversee subordinate coordinator in the development and execution of projects, support for Metro’s technology systems, and interfacing with City IT on policies and procedures.Oversee Metro Legal Compliance through a staff attorney.Serve as a member of the Metro Executive Team and act for and on behalf of the General Manager as needed.Key Competencies & Characteristics:Thorough knowledge of leadership tools; including but not limited to, people-focused, innovative, strategic thinker and a team player.Thorough knowledge of management techniques encompassing the development and implementation of strategic goals and objectives, setting, and evaluating priorities.Thorough knowledge of process improvement tools and techniques, typically obtained through Six Sigma or similar programs.Thorough knowledge of tools and techniques to develop and translate strategic vision into administrative functions necessary for implementation and execution.Ability to maintain excellent interpersonal relationships, capable of relating effectively to a diverse range of people.Knowledge of racial equity, social justice, inclusion, and belonging concepts and principles.Ability to communicate effectively, in multiple modes, including writing, with sensitivity, passion and a focus on unity and equity.Ability to prioritize continuous learning related to racial equity and social justice.Knowledge of human resources best practices.Ability to be technologically savvy and use resources necessary to make the organization more efficient and competitive.Ability to present before large groups.Requirements:• 3 years in a leadership role, including leading a group of people, in a field related to one of the core unit functions.• 3 years of project management experience.• Experience in a highly regulated environment with compliance of federal/state/local regulations, laws, and guidelines.The incumbent of this position will be expected to attend frequent Common Council and Board of Public Works as well as other public meetings as required. Such meetings generally take place outside the regular workday during evening hours.Employment will be subject to a five-year employment contract negotiated by the Mayor and approved by the Common Council and a term of the contract requires residency in the City of Madison. Non-residents will be given time to establish residency if necessary.
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