Director of Transit Oriented Development

JOB
Initial review of applications received to begin on May 20, 2024.Pay RateNon Represented Pay Band 12 $159,361.00/annually (Minimum) - $241,433.00/annually (Maximum) Starting negotiable salary will be between $159,361.00/annually - $220,751.12/annually, commensurate with education and experience. Reports To Chief Planning & Development Officer Current AssignmentUnder general direction, plans, directs, manages and oversees the activities and operations of the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Department within the Office of Planning and Development, including the compliance with and enforcement of the District’s Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Policy, including assessments of development proposals, identifying and securing developers, securing Board authorization to implement development proposals, negotiating and executing all agreements related to property development; coordinates assigned activities with other departments, and outside agencies, ensuring all disciplines adhere to Board-authorized land use transactions; provides highly complex administrative support to the Chief Planning & Development Officer, and performs related duties as assigned. Additionally, the incumbent is accountable for guiding departmental operations through the establishment of objectives, policies, rules, practices, methods, and standards, accomplishing all departmental goals and objectives, and for furthering District goals and objectives within general policy guidelines. Selection ProcessApplications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes. The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or individual interview. The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S; pass a pre-employment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations). Application Process External applicants may only apply online, at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling (510) 464-6112. Current employees are strongly encouraged to apply online, either at www.bart.gov/jobs, or on EmployeeConnect. Current employees may also apply using a BART paper application by delivering the completed form to the Human Resources Department, or by mailing it to P. O. Box 12688, Oakland, CA 94604-2688. All applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. Online applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information, but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Assumes management responsibility for services and activities of the TOD Department including negotiating all aspects of land use transaction in keeping with the District’s TOD Policy, including land sales, easements, and long term ground leases on and off District property; manages implementation and all executed agreements related to property development; coordinates assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies.Evaluates revenue and ridership generating potential when evaluating development within the areas influenced by District stations and the District’s transit operations; conducts financial and site planning analyses of private sector development; secures District, public agency, and local jurisdiction support for site and area development projects; prepares written reports on viability and impact of development.Coordinates with multiple BART departments on decision-making, including with Station Area Planning and Customer Access related to changes and investments on patron access consistent with BART Board adopted policies.Oversees management of assets and agreements as new private-sector TOD comes on-line, including developer payments, insurance, and other compliance elements consistent with executed leases.Prepares proposals for development projects and secures District Board approval; ensures proposals comply with public agency charter and status; markets development opportunity through public and private media and forums.Assesses private sector development proposals; analyzes developer qualifications, financial viability, site planning viability, impact on District service, DBE compliance, financial return to District, and fulfillment of District policy objectives; solicits local jurisdiction representative to participate in, and comment on, evaluation process; prepares recommendation to District Board of Directors and local jurisdictions on project viability.Prepares, negotiates and executes a variety of documents including exclusive negotiating agreements, memorandum of understanding, purchase and sale agreements, development and disposition agreements, option agreements, easements, licenses, property exchange agreements, and all other agreements related to property development; conducts negotiations with selected private sector development team and with local land use jurisdictions; secures pertinent District department support for agreement; secures Board approval of land use transactions; completes negotiations and executes documents.Plans, directs, manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; identifies modifications to existing District policy to improve fulfillment of property development goals and objectives.Establishes within District policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocates resources accordingly.Manages consultant projects; oversees budget expenditures, correspondence, and acceptance of final products; prepares and presents periodic reports to management and the Board of Directors on the status of projects; reviews and approves work products.Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.Creates and presents department’s goals and objectives to senior management as part of operating budget process; develops and directs administration of the department’s capital budget, including the forecasting of funds needed for staffing, and consultant assistance, and approving expenditures; capital funds secured from private sector; identify and secure sufficient private fund to compensate appropriate BART staff in their support of implementing private development projects at and around BART stations.Serves as the liaison for the TOD Department within the District and outside agencies; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues; makes presentations to community groups, appointed commissions and elected officials in support of the District’s TOD Program and specific development projects at BART stations. Represent the District’s TOD Program throughout the Bay Area by participating in various forums and making presentations to various organizations.Monitors developments and legislation related to assigned area of responsibility; evaluates impact upon District operations; recommends and implements equipment, practice and procedural improvements.Conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations and operational studies; recommends modifications to property development programs, policies and procedures as appropriate.Serves on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of real estate development.Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of: Operational characteristics, services and activities of a property development and real estate development programPrinciples and practices of real estate development and land use planningPrinciples and practices of program development and administrationMethods and techniques of contract negotiations and agreementsMethods and techniques of financial/site planning analysis and real estate appraisalPrinciples and practices of budget preparation and administrationPrinciples of supervision, training and performance evaluationRelated Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulationsSkill/Ability in: Managing a comprehensive real estate development programOverseeing, directing and coordinating the work of lower-level staffSelecting, supervising, training and evaluating staffPreparing site planning assessments for proposed developments on and off District propertyNegotiating real estate development agreementsConducting feasibility studies of proposed development projectsMonitoring development trends and implementing appropriate changes to District development StrategyParticipating in the development and administration of Department goals, objectives and proceduresPreparing and administering large program budgetsPreparing clear and concise administrative and financial reportsAnalyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goalsResearching, analyzing and evaluating new service delivery methods and techniquesInterpreting and applying Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulationsCommunicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writingEstablishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work