Join the leadership team at Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) in the career-defining role of Deputy Chief Executive Officer. Reporting to and working in tandem with the General Manager/Chief Executive Officer in the development and execution of the Agency’s mission, vision, and strategic plan, the DCEO serves as a thought leader and has overall accountability and oversight for Civil Rights, Contracting and Procurement, Infrastructure, Planning, and Safety and Environmental Compliance.
RTD, headquartered in Denver, covers 2,324 square miles and eight of the twelve Colorado counties in the Denver-Aurora-Boulder Combined Statistical Area. Governed by a Board of Directors, RTD delivers public transit services (bus, commuter- and light-rail) to a population of just over 3 million. Its bus fleet consists of 1,028 buses. RTD owns and operates 607 of the buses for its fixed routes; private carriers manage and operate 421 non-RTD facilities that vary according to their specific transit function.
In addition to playing a collaborative role in the development, implementation, and execution of the Agency’s strategic objectives, the DCEO’s responsibilities also include developing and implementing annual business plans, budgets, and strategies; serving as an agency representative and spokesperson; fostering an internal and external safety culture; working collaboratively with stakeholders; advancing DEI goals; maintaining appropriate staffing levels while ensuring standards are upheld; and participating in various committees.
A typical way of demonstrating qualifications for this position include possessing a bachelor’s degree in business, political science, planning, public administration, or a related field, plus a minimum of seven (7) years of C-suite leadership as well as five (5) years of leading second-level management and five (5) years of work in the public sector or other highly-regulated entity. Preferably, a candidate will possess 10 years of C-suite leadership and experience in leadership within a complex public transit agency and in a unionized environment.
The ideal candidate must demonstrate knowledge and abilities including business management principles, asset management, excellent interpersonal communication skills, staff motivation, financial planning and management, data interpretation, and presentation development.
The expected salary range for this role would be $236,397- $337,980.
This is an outstanding career-defining opportunity that offers attractive compensation, benefits, and relocation. Denver RTD is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values diversity at all levels of its workforce — women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To be considered, go to www.KL2Connects.com/Openings, select the RTD listing and upload your letter of interest, resume, salary expectations, and four or five professional references (preferably supervisory and/or clients, including their name, title, phone, email address, and relationship to you). For more information, please contact KL2 principal Christian Kent at Christian@KL2connects.com.
KL2 Connects LLC
Public transit industry expertise and specialization
More than 225 combined years of transit industry management experience
More than 220 searches (dozens of CEOs) across more than 65 agencies
Extensive experience working with boards in transparent environments
Experience leading transit organizations of similar size and complexity
Senior transit executives as project managers
Direct engagement of KL2 principals, not just oversight
Extensive APTA management, board, and committee experience
Decades of career experience identifying, developing, and managing transit talent
Access to comprehensive transit industry databases
Industry insider access, access to passive as well as active candidates
Several regional offices — the agility to quickly adjust to clients’ needs
A commitment to diversity (40% of CEO placements have been women or minorities)