Sustainable Transportation Program Manager

What is the Role?The City is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and well-rounded Sustainable Transportation Program Manager to lead the development and management of multimodal transportation, access, parking, and mobility programs, alongside other related projects. With two BART stations, San Pablo Ave and the Ohlone Greenway, as well as new active transit-oriented development, this position will support the City’s goals to create a balanced transportation environment by developing and managing shared mobility, micro mobility, active transportation, parking management, transportation demand management, and electric vehicle infrastructure initiatives from the planning phase to project implementation. The Sustainable Transportation Program Manager will lead stakeholder and community engagement for transportation initiatives, including public outreach, community relations, and communications. The position represents the City on regional committees to identify, prioritize, and advance the City's transportation goals. The position will coordinate interdepartmentally, including managing a newly formed interdepartmental transportation task force, and will collaborate with outside agencies to foster a safe and accessible, multimodal transportation system. The Sustainable Transportation Program Manager receives general direction from the Public Works Director/City Engineer and exercises direct and indirect supervision over supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative support staff. This dynamic role collaborates with staff from a variety of city-wide departments to help support the City's goals and initiatives towards Sustainable Transportation. The position requires someone with experience in urban transportation planning, a demonstrated capacity to communicate with the general public and stakeholders in planning and executing projects, and the ability to be innovative and effective to both create new programs and modify established programs. Applicants who have either Public Works and/or Community Development experience are encouraged to apply! City Perks:CalPERS Retirement: CalPERS Classic members 2.7% @ 55 and PEPRA members 2% @ 62 retirement formula integrated with Social Security; 11% employee contribution.Medical/Dental Insurance: Fully paid medical coverage (up to the Kaiser family rate) and dental coverage for employees and their dependents ($38,064 annual value) ; cash in lieu option available at $350 per month.Life Insurance: The City pays for basic life and AD&D insurance coverage each up to $100,000.Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance: 2/3rds of salary up to the maximum monthly.Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Plans and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) offered.Holidays: 13 paid holidays per year, plus 3 floating holidays and 1 birthday holiday.Vacation: Vacation ranging from 11 - 33 days per year based on years of service. (Prior public service years may be considered for initial accrual year placement in offer process).Sick Leave: Accrued at 8.75 hours per month.Administrative Leave: Up to 75 hours per fiscal year (pro-rated for the first year).Tuition Reimbursement: Cost reimbursement up to the maximum of $3,500/fiscal year for work related studies.Bilingual Pay: The City pays $2,600 per year to employees who are bilingual and who have passed a proficiency test provided by the City.Alternating Work Schedule: This position typically works 37.5 hours per week with every other Friday off.Telework: Schedule flexibility where possible.Wellness Program: Access to an array of wellness programs offered by the City such as massage days, fitness and meditation classes, Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Are We A Match?You are passionate about advancing initiatives that integrate transportation, housing, economic development, and climate resilience.You are adaptable, flexible, and offer solutions in ambiguous situations.You enjoy analyzing and resolving complex challenges; can problem solve and think “outside the box” to achieve results.You are detail-oriented and organized to keep track of multiple and varying projects.You enjoy contributing to a positive work environment and fostering motivation, collaboration, and engagement across departments.You are passionate about public engagement and integrating community perspectives into sustainable planning projects. Virtual Interviews will tentatively be held the week of November 5th