Director, Treasure Island Development Authority (0942) - Office of the City Administrator

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of the City Administrator seeks a visionary, innovative and collaborative leader with demonstrated experience in large-scale urban development, public-private partnerships and community engagement to serve as the next TIDA Director. The ideal candidate is a skilled communicator and strategic leader capable of managing a complex, multi-stakeholder redevelopment program and working with all stakeholders toward successful project delivery and ongoing operational oversight. They will possess expertise in project and fiscal management, urban planning, sustainability, intergovernmental collaboration and environmental stewardship. They are also particularly skilled in effectively anticipating, identifying and successfully navigating areas of potential conflict or concern; and surfacing issues for resolution or action to expedite program delivery and avoid delays. Similarly, they recognize opportunities to enhance program economic prospects, community benefits or project outcomes; and they are effective at marshalling resources and partnerships to seize these opportunities. Under general direction of the City Administrator, the TIDA Director is directly responsible for planning, managing, and directing Island operations and all activities related to the transfer and development of the formal naval base. In so doing, the Director also works closely with the TIDA Board of Directors, which is responsible for guiding and making policy decisions critical to the future of the Island.

Requirements

Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; AND
Four (4) years of progressively responsible management experience in at least one of the following two areas:
Designing, planning, permitting and entitling, or directly overseeing the delivery of: Large-scale multi-phase community redevelopment projects: or Large-scale mixed-use public-private partnership development projects; or Large-scale major municipal infrastructure or transportation projects involving multiple public agencies or right-of way components.
OR Directly negotiating development agreements and acquisition documents on: Large-scale multi-phase or mixed-use community redevelopment projects or large-scale mixed-use public-private partnership development projects.
At least four (4) years of this experience must have included management experience involving the direct supervision of professional staff engaged in the above activities.
Substitution: Additional qualifying work experience as described above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis (30 semester/45 quarter units equals one year).

Nice To Haves

Expertise in delivering large-scale, mixed-use development or redevelopment projects requiring public financing mechanisms.
Direct knowledge of funding mechanisms and financing strategies for inclusionary housing programs.
Familiarity with public sector budgeting, contracting and compliance processes.
Experience in leading or coordinating projects involving various public agencies with public right-of-way components, preferably with complex permitting and entitlement requirements.
Experience in mixed-use and multi-phased development projects with complex environmental requirements in the Bay Area.
Knowledge of environmental remediation standards or urban sustainability practices.
Experience in presenting on matters of critical importance that involve complex information and/or sensitive issues in meetings with community stakeholders, and/or before elected officials or decision-making policy bodies.

Responsibilities

Leading the multi-disciplinary team of TIDA staff – including commercial property management, finance, engineering, planning, communications and more – in to advance program, agency and community objectives.
Overseeing land use planning, design review, construction and implementation for the Islands’ critical programs, including but not limited to: affordable housing; parks and open spaces; infrastructure and transportation programs; and resiliency strategies.
Monitoring project milestones and performance indicators; overseeing progress on project delivery pursuant to and in compliance with the Disposition and Development Agreement and related plans; and reporting regularly to the TIDA Board, City Administrator, Mayor and Board of Supervisors on these matters.
Managing public-private financing mechanisms, including overseeing staff in managing multi-year budgets and leading financing strategies to ensure timely project delivery.
Coordinating the financing and development of approximately 2,000 new affordable housing units across 20 sites including implementing programs to relocate affordable and long-term market rate residents into new units and phase out the leasing of the former Navy housing.
Coordinating with the Department of Navy and State regulators (including the Department of Toxic Substances Control, California Department of Public Health, the Regional Water Quality Control Board, and others) on the Navy’s environmental remediation efforts and to the effectuate transfer of land (the formal naval base).
Ensuring the optimization of TIDA’s commercial leasing programs to generate the revenue necessary to fund TIDA operations and staff.
Facilitating the efficient and effective review and approval of infrastructure plans and permits, including subdivision mapping actions, construction management oversight of new public infrastructure; and coordinating infrastructure acceptance and transfer.
Directing transportation demand management, public transit integration, and ferry/bus service planning in collaboration with local and regional agencies.
Directing the allocation of TIDA resources to achieve timely outcomes and measurable goals within budget; adjusting plans and programs to meet emerging or new program demands, while continuing to address major TIDA and program priorities.
Directing and overseeing TIDA’s staff, consultants and contractors to ensure high performance, accountability and effective collaboration.
Managing and maintaining effective relationships with City agencies, state and federal partners, residents, community and partner organizations, Island businesses and stakeholders, horizontal and vertical developers, and technical and legal consultants.
Ensuring regulatory compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Developing and overseeing TIDA’s public affairs, legislative and political strategy, with a focus on being proactive, solutions-oriented, transparent, inclusive and community-focused.
Supporting and implementing economic development strategies, including commercial leasing, local hiring, workforce development and small business participation.
Leading efforts to strengthen community engagement frameworks to deliver community benefits, including housing production and workforce goals.