Jobs and Contracts

Executive Director

The City of Meridian is managing the COMPASS Executive Director recruitment, application and screening process on behalf of the COMPASS Board of Directors. All applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Laura Lee Berg at [email protected].

Open Date: September 1, 2024
Close Date: Open Until Filled, First Review Date October 1, 2024
Hiring Range: $125,243 (minimum) to $178,919 (mid-point), DOE

Innovation, collaboration, inclusivity and proactivity are highly valued at COMPASS. The Executive Director directs the overall operations and performs supervisory and administrative work as directed by the Community Planning Association Board of Directors. Work is performed on a regional level based on regional needs and data analysis. Duties include serving as a liaison with federal, state and local agencies to plan, supervise and organize the comprehensive transportation planning process within a two-county region. Works closely with local elected officials, state and federal government officials, local media and the general public.

The Executive Director is employed by the Board of Directors; the Executive Director becomes a non-voting Ex Officio Member of the Board working under the direction and control of the Board. The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the Board and may be removed at any time by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the Board. Work is performed with independent judgment and initiative within COMPASS Board priorities.

Further information regarding the Executive Director position can be found in the job description below:

COMPASS Executive Director Job Description

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
COMPASS is an equal opportunity employer. COMPASS will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Consultant

COMPASS periodically seeks consultants and maintains a registry of consultants. COMPASS may mail notices to consultants with expertise in the desired areas. A registration form can be downloaded here;

The consulting list is a convenience for COMPASS and does not imply any pre-qualification of or preference for any firms on the list. The process for selecting a consultant is specified in the COMPASS Financial Policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
COMPASS is an equal opportunity employer. COMPASS will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.