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San Carlos, California, The Chief Officer, Diridon Station Redevelopment Program oversees and directs all activities that support the collaborative program delivery, ensuring efficiency, alignment with strategic goals, and optimal resource utilization of the Diridon Station Redevelopment Program for the PCJPB (Caltrain). The redevelopment program will transform the historic Caltrain Diridon Station into a major, central transit hub for the city of San Jose, CA, enhancing connectivity for all transit systems.  This mega project will expand capacity, improve accessibility, reduce travel time, and support economic growth by creating a more efficient and integrated transportation network for the community.  The Diridon Station Steering Committee is responsible for advancing the program and managing the five partner agencies’ collective efforts.   The five partner agencies, which appoint members to the Committee, are: Caltrain, City of San José, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, California High-Speed Rail Authority, and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. The Chief Officer, Diridon Station, is a three (3) year limited term position, unless extended (“Term”), and is responsible for advancing the program and managing all program elements including and related to the station redevelopment project.   Upon completion of the Term or sooner, if a new program Construction Authority is established and program management responsibilities are transferred to the Authority before the completion of the three (3) year term, Caltrain and the program partner agencies intend for the person selected for this position to assume the role of the Executive Director of the new Construction Authority, at the discretion of the Authority. Essential Functions & Duties: Reports to Caltrain, the lead agency throughout the three-year term, and the Diridon Station Steering Committee. Caltrain is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of Chief Officer’s work. The Steering Committee will provide overall policy guidance, which the Chief Officer will implement under the direction of Caltrain. Drives progress on the overall program, supports the partner agencies in meeting their organizational commitments to the program, and organizes and manages an integrated team of staff and consultants from the partner agencies. Establishes a long-term governance entity and navigates the simultaneous project transition from planning environmental compliance to delivery. Oversees environmental review, including developing a funding and financing plan, and completing the planning process. Leads the Integrated Program Team and ensures efficient and coordinated use of staff and consultants from partner agencies, directing overall scopes of work Supervises staff.  Hire, mentor, train, coach, and take appropriate corrective and/or disciplinary action.  Ensure EEO policies and procedures are followed. Participate in selection of staff.   Coordinate staff training and professional development. Establish performance objectives. Monitor and evaluate employee performance. Examples of Essential Duties: Serves as the primary executive liaison for the Diridon Program Steering Committee Directs project schedule, workplan, and budget  Leads meetings, reviews prepared documents for executive distribution, approves official agendas and minutes, management of deadlines and scheduling Oversees the initiation and completion of NEPA/CEQA environmental reviews Develops and implement the funding and advocacy plan Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one’s self, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to: Master’s degree in engineering, architecture, management, planning, public policy or related field  Nine (9) years of full-time work experience responsible for architectural, engineering or construction management experience. Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have at least nine (9) years in senior executive leadership demonstrating increasing responsibility and competence in effectively leading the design, planning, and construction of major capital programs related to transit, transportation, real estate, and/or public works. Project management Transit policy and planning Transit project funding and finance Federal, state, regional, and local funding sources and application processes Contract procurement methods including alternative delivery methods (e.g., design-bid-build DBB, design-build DB, Construction Manager/General Contractor CM/GC, and public private partnerships P3 Risk management Experience working within a matrixed staff structure (direct reports, matrixed and or consultants) Budget preparation and administration Principles and practices of state and federal environmental review Knowledge of transportation planning methods, procedures, engineering, and regulations Right-of-Way activities including acquisition

San Carlos, California, The Chief Officer, Diridon Station Redevelopment Program oversees and directs all activities that support the collaborative program delivery, ensuring efficiency, alignment with strategic goals, and optimal resource utilization of the Diridon Station Redevelopment Program for the PCJPB (Caltrain). The redevelopment program will transform the historic Caltrain Diridon Station into a major, central transit hub for the city of San Jose, CA, enhancing connectivity for all transit systems. This mega project will expand capacity, improve accessibility, reduce travel time, and support economic growth by creating a more efficient and integrated transportation network for the community.  The Diridon Station Steering Committee is responsible for advancing the program and managing the five partner agencies’ collective efforts.   The five partner agencies, which appoint members to the Committee, are: Caltrain, City of San José, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, California High-Speed Rail Authority, and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. The Chief Officer, Diridon Station, is a three (3) year limited term position, unless extended (“Term”), and is responsible for advancing the program and managing all program elements including and related to the station redevelopment project.   Upon completion of the Term or sooner, if a new program Construction Authority is established and program management responsibilities are transferred to the Authority before the completion of the three (3) year term, Caltrain and the program partner agencies intend for the person selected for this position to assume the role of the Executive Director of the new Construction Authority, at the discretion of the Authority. Essential Functions & Duties: Reports to Caltrain, the lead agency throughout the three-year term, and the Diridon Station Steering Committee. Caltrain is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of Chief Officer’s work. The Steering Committee will provide overall policy guidance, which the Chief Officer will implement under the direction of Caltrain. Drives progress on the overall program, supports the partner agencies in meeting their organizational commitments to the program, and organizes and manages an integrated team of staff and consultants from the partner agencies. Establishes a long-term governance entity and navigates the simultaneous project transition from planning environmental compliance to delivery. Oversees environmental review, including developing a funding and financing plan, and completing the planning process. Leads the Integrated Program Team and ensures efficient and coordinated use of staff and consultants from partner agencies, directing overall scopes of work Supervises staff.  Hire, mentor, train, coach, and take appropriate corrective and/or disciplinary action.  Ensure EEO policies and procedures are followed. Participate in selection of staff.   Coordinate staff training and professional development. Establish performance objectives. Monitor and evaluate employee performance. Examples of Essential Duties: Serves as the primary executive liaison for the Diridon Program Steering Committee Directs project schedule, workplan, and budget  Leads meetings, reviews prepared documents for executive distribution, approves official agendas and minutes, management of deadlines and scheduling Oversees the initiation and completion of NEPA/CEQA environmental reviews Develops and implement the funding and advocacy plan Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one’s self, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents. Performs other duties as assigned.   Minimum Qualifications: Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to: Master’s degree in engineering, architecture, management, planning, public policy or related field  Nine (9) years of full-time work experience responsible for architectural, engineering or construction management experience. Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have at least nine (9) years in senior executive leadership demonstrating increasing responsibility and competence in effectively leading the design, planning, and construction of major capital programs related to transit, transportation, real estate, and/or public works. Project management Transit policy and planning Transit project funding and finance Federal, state, regional, and local funding sources and application processes Contract procurement methods including alternative delivery methods (e.g., design-bid-build DBB, design-build DB, Construction Manager/General Contractor CM/GC, and public private partnerships P3 Risk management Experience working within a matrixed staff structure (direct reports, matrixed and or consultants) Budget preparation and administration Principles and practices of state and federal environmental review Knowledge of transportation planning methods, procedures, engineering, and regulations Right-of-Way activities including acquisition

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