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Director, Transportation Policy

Deadline for submissions is June 30, 2008.

The Transportation Policy Director is a senior level management position that reports directly to the President/CEO and leads the Leadership Group's transportation and land use policy initiatives and programs. The Director provides key staff support to the Leadership Group's transportation policy committee and the organization generally in areas of public policy development, strategic planning, legislative advocacy and program initiatives related to transportation and land use.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and staff support to the transportation policy committee. Duties include meeting planning, facilitation, leadership development, policy analysis and coordination of work programs.
On an annual basis, work with the committee to establishÑwith the approval of the overall membership-- the Leadership Group's transportation-related legislative, policy and program priorities. Identify measureable outcomes and issue champions.
Carry out research and analysis on issues related to transportation policy, including but not limited to improving California's transportation infrastructure, addressing the state's infrastructure funding shortfall, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and encouraging transit-oriented development. Identify policy positions, programmatic activities, and initiatives to advance the organization's priorities and the strategies necessary to achieve those objectives.
Advocate effectively for the Leadership Group's policy positions by developing and maintaining relationships with key policy makers, community leaders, and organizations, and identifying opportunities to partner on issues of mutual interest.
Assist in communicating the Leadership Group's transportation and land use priorities, successes and activities to the broader community by, among other things, drafting op eds, writing the transportation section of the Leadership Group's annual Projections report, and representing the Leadership Group at meetings and conferences and on community taskforces, committees, boards and organizations as appropriate.
Actively involve member companies in the Leadership Group's policy and program initiatives. Staff committee co-chairs and board members as they make presentations and advocate for transportation issues on behalf of the Leadership Group.

Skills

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to prepare memos, reports and letters quickly that are thorough and factually correct.
Broad knowledge and experience in the public policy process and politics.
Strong organizational skills, ability to facilitate meetings, organize events, and build excellent working relationships with elected officials, professional staff, community groups and policy makers. Ability to engender collaboration among diverse groups.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Ability to manage staff, coordinators (student interns) and executive volunteers

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and references to cguardino@svlg.net with “Director, Transportation Policy” in the subject.