At Utah Transit Authority (UTA), we share a passion for community in our work. We help keep Utah connected and understand that people are at the center of the UTA Way. We are looking for a Chief Capital Services Officer to lead UTA’s Capital Services department. 

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Chief of Capital Services plays a pivotal role in designing and executing the strategic direction of UTA’s Capital Services objectives.

As the Chief Capital Services Officer you will be responsible for the following:

• Overseeing capital development, assets, and construction, environmental compliance, real property assets, transit oriented development (TOD), and sustainability functions for the agency. 
• Building networks and relationships among UTA stakeholders to develop short- and long-range capital programs designed to improve transit service, and build required infrastructure and facilities.
• Developing strategic plans and initiatives for TOD projects. 
• Fostering positive policies relating to land use and environmental stewardship.
• Coordinating allocation of agency resources among capital and real property development projects.
• Providing leadership to the Capital Services workforce by creating alignment with organizational goals/objectives and promoting a productive work environment. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Engineering, Planning, Business Administration or a related field, Master’s degree in one of the above fields or related field preferred (e.g., MBA). 

EXPERIENCE:

Eight years’ experience in a leadership role. Five years’ experience managing, developing, and directing strategic capital or property development projects to include sustainability initiatives, including three years of senior level management experience.    

Demonstrated ability to lead and implement complex business strategies through influence, communication, and coordination within and outside of formal authority channels to include building and maintaining relationships with community and government stakeholders.  Must possess strong negotiation, verbal and written, presentation and facilitation skills. 

UTA Competencies 

• Ability to implement complex business strategies through influence, communication, and internal coordination. 

• Strategic Mindset – Looking toward the broadest possible view of an issue/challenge; cultivating innovation; anticipating future trends and implications accurately. 

• Business Acumen – Maintaining an up-to-date understanding of the broader issues affecting field of expertise and organization. 

• Managerial Courage – Standing strong in the face of adversity and taking necessary risk to achieve results. 

• Change Management – Dealing comfortably with the uncertainty of change. Dealing constructively with problems that do not have clear solutions or outcomes. 

• Communicates Effectively – Creating an open environment in which thoughts are expressed freely and information flows easily. 

• Decision Making – Making sound decisions that consider multiple options, seeking input from others, reaching good decisions in a timely manner. 

• Drives Results – Fostering a strong bottom-line orientation; accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks; exceeding goals successfully; pushing self and others to achieve results. 

OR

an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.] 

As an Executive-level administrative employee, your Total Rewards Benefits Package will include:

• Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts. Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High-Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage. HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP. Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage).
• Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children.
• Regular Administrative employees receive 22 days of paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which accrues biweekly and increases with tenure at UTA. As an Executive employee, you will also receive an additional 7 days of vacation at the start of each calendar year. (Note: If you start after July 1st, For the first partial year, you will get an additional 3.5 days of vacation added to your bank immediately).
• 10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.
• Retirement options – participation in a 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching. Also, choose between a Pension Plan with a 5-year vesting schedule or a 401a with a fixed 15.5% yearly contribution.
• Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
• Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children.
• Employee assistance program – includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.
• UTA Well – a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.
• Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness and EoS Fitness.
• Discounted cell phone plans with T-Mobile and AT&T.
• Pet insurance plan options (tailored plan coverage based on pet’s health and needs).

For more information on UTA’s Total Rewards benefits package, please visit: https://jobs.jobvite.com/rideuta/#benefits

Pay Range: $176,200.00 or more depending on experience.

If interested, apply before: Open until filled.

* Utah Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at 801-287-2324. A minimum of two workdays’ notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required.

*Utah Transit Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40, 655, and 219. All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug test. If a pre-employment test returns a non-negative result, an application for employment may be rejected. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drug and alcohol use. All safety sensitive employees are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use.

Eight years’ experience in a leadership role. Five years’ experience managing, developing, and directing strategic capital or property development projects to include sustainability initiatives, including three years of senior level management experience.    

Demonstrated ability to lead and implement complex business strategies through influence, communication, and coordination within and outside of formal authority channels to include building and maintaining relationships with community and government stakeholders.  Must possess strong negotiation, verbal and written, presentation and facilitation skills.