Transportation and Mobility Planning Manager

Job Description:

Transportation and Mobility Planning Manager

Description

THE CITY

Culver City is a Charter City incorporated in 1917 and is a destination filled with outdoor cafes, unique shops, and galleries opening onto pedestrian-friendly boulevards. Culver City has a dedicated staff of approximately 800 employees with an overall operating budget of over $268 million. The City provides a full range of municipal services including Fire, Police, Housing and Human Services, Planning and Development, Public Works, Transportation, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services.

THE POSITION

Transform urban mobility in a dynamic and forward-moving city!
The City of Culver City, California, is seeking a Transportation and Mobility Planning Manager (Classification: Transit Planning Manager) to join the Transportation Department. This Planning Manager will oversee many exciting initiatives that will contribute to a world-class mobility system for the city and Westside communities of Los Angeles. They will lead a team of five transportation planners, advancing the city’s mobility initiatives with a forward-thinking and dynamic approach. The ideal candidate will be passionate about mobility, accessibility, and sustainability initiatives and possess strong skills in strategic thinking, project management, team leadership, and communication. They will be an experienced urban planner with a foundational understanding of transit planning, and transportation planning and engineering. This position offers the opportunity to join a collaborative department undergoing many exciting changes to address both current and future mobility challenges and demand. Join an organization that seeks to enhance the community’s quality of life through innovative transit and mobility initiatives - apply today !

View the full recruitment brochure: Transportation and Mobility Planning Manager

OVERVIEW
THIS TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY PLANNING MANAGER will lead the day-to-day
efforts on citywide mobility initiatives and closely collaborate and coordinate with other
departments to push these exciting projects forward. Reporting to the Chief Transportation Officer, this Planning Manager will oversee five dedicated transportation planners while managing several critical mobility initiatives. This knowledgeable leader will effectively use their planning, mobility, and traffic engineering knowledge to progress the department’s efforts while engaging the community. An essential part of this role is relaying complex information to key stakeholders, including department heads and community members, in easy-to-understand terms. This Planning Manager will work hard to meet deadlines and implement initiatives such as MOVE Culver City, the Transportation Demand Management program, the Comprehensive Mobility Services Plan, and additional efforts as seen here in the Short Range Mobility Plan. They will effectively coordinate with other divisions, departments, jurisdictions, and regional entities to advance the City’s mobility vision.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL BE AN EXPERIENCED URBAN PLANNER with a foundational understanding of transit planning, and transportation planning and engineering. They will be an involved leader well versed in budget management, legislation, and project management. They will excel in balancing both short-term operational service planning and long-term strategic and capital planning. With strong communication skills, they will be able to effectively communicate and engage with internal and external audiences, including community members, other local jurisdictions, and the Board. They will excel at cultivating strong, enduring relationships. Other core strengths will include creative thinking, innovation, flexibility, strong problem solving, political savviness, and strong presentation skills. The successful candidate will be immensely passionate about their work and eager to become part of a fast-paced, highly rewarding workplace with ample opportunity for professional growth.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in urban or transportation planning or related field, preferably supplemented by course work or certification in traffic engineering.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional level experience in transportation planning, traffic engineering, transportation program management, and/or transportation project development/management, including two years of supervisory experience.
• Desired: Master’s degree in a related field.

Salary and Benefits: This position will receive an annual salary of $135,983 - $165,981 DOE/DOQ, PLUS an attractive benefits package that includes Scheduled COLAs: 4% salary increase in July 2025!

EXAMINATION PROCEDURES

HOW TO APPLY
For first consideration, apply by December 4th 2025 at WBCP Job Board

SECURE THE DATES:
Round one interviews will be held virtually on January 6th 2025. Finalists will move forward to round two in-person interviews on January 13th 2025. Selected candidates must be available for both dates .

Please contact your recruiter, Levi Kuhlman, with inquiries or questions:

• levi@wbcpinc.com
• 541-664-0376 (Direct)
• 866-929-9227 (Toll Free)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The provisions of this job posting do not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions in this posting may be modified or revoked without notice.


Continuation in the examination process and subsequent placement on the eligible list of a person convicted of a crime depends upon the nature of the conviction and the conduct of the applicant subsequent to the offense. Convictions will be evaluated on a job-related basis and will not automatically disqualify someone from further consideration.


Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Culver City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, religion, political affiliation, or sexual orientation/identification.

Conditions of Employment:

• Background/ Reference Check: Upon a conditional job offer, a live scan finger printing must be completed with acceptable results. Your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.
• Pre-placement medical evaluation including drug screen (select positions).
• E-Verify: Proof of U.S. citizenship, alien residency or authorization to work in the U.S. will be required at time of appointment.

The City of Culver City intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department three (3) business days prior to the test at (310) 253-5640.

The City of Culver City offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, and vision.

This position is represented by Culver City Management Group (CCMG).

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Closing Date/Time: 12/4/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$135,990.40 - $165,984.00 Annually