Supervising Transportation Planner for the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission

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Supervising Transportation Planner for the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission

Regional Government Services Santa Cruz, California, United States

Job Description:

Supervising Transportation Planner for the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission

Description

Position Description

Are you a dynamic, collaborative, and experienced transportation professional eager to lead complex transportation planning projects?

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is seeking a Supervising Transportation Planner to guide and inspire a team of planners in delivering multimodal, sustainable, and community-centered transportation solutions.

This position provides a unique opportunity to shape the future of mobility in Santa Cruz County. You'll manage your own portfolio of innovative projects, while supervising a team of planning professionals ranging from Planning Technicians to Senior Planners.

This is your chance to lead high-impact work in a community that values engagement, inclusivity, and smart planning.

Regional Government Services and its staff are conducting the recruitment on behalf of the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission .

The Position

Under general direction, plans, organizes, and directs subordinate staff , acting as a technical expert to perform th e most difficult and complex work. Provides direction on implementation of policies related to transportation and environmental planning and programming, including expert professional assistance and support to the Director of Planning, Programming and Transportation Services, and undertakes special planning studies, projects and programs as assigned.

This is the full supervisory level. This class is distinguished from the Senior Transportation Planner level by the supervision exercised and received, and the performance of the most complex and difficult tasks and duties within this series. Employees at this level receive little to no instruction or assistance as new, unusual, or unique situations arise and are fully aware of operating procedures and policies. Incumbents demonstrate a high level of independence and judgment while performing professional transportation planning assignments. Positions in this class are responsible for major special projects, and incumbents frequently coordinate with local, regional, s tate, and f ederal agencies, citizen advisory committees, and elected officials. The Supervising Transportation Planner serves as a high-level subject matter expert and is responsible for ensuring the quality and timeliness of the team’s work product.

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About the Transportation Commission

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) serves as Santa Cruz County’s regional transportation planning agency (RTPA) and is a state designated agency responsible for planning and financial programming of transportation projects.

Working together with our local and regional partners, RTC obtains and distributes funding, including voter-approved Measure D funds, to maintain the existing transportation network as well as prepare for the transportation needs of the next generation. The RTC keeps residents, business, and visitors moving wherever they want to go and however they choose to get there.

Services Provided:

In addition to its funding, planning and policy roles, the RTC also provides valuable services to the community including:











Examples of Duties

For an overview of the job duties, please review the job description here:

Supervising Transportation Planner

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying . A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

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Supplemental Information

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary:

$11,437.92-$14,471.81 monthly DOE/DOQ

Benefits:



APPLICATION PROCESS AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Applications must be submitted on-line through this applicant tracking system. Materials must be complete and clearly indicate the candidate meets the minimum qualifications. Incomplete, late, emailed, and faxed applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required employment application.

Certificates, resumes, and/or cover letters must be uploaded with your application through this applicant tracking system .

All statements made on the application, resume, and supplemental materials are subject to verification. False statements may be cause for immediate disqualification, removal from eligibility list, or discharge from employment.

The deadline to apply is June 27 , 202 5 , at 11:59 PM PST.

LINK TO APPLY HERE

Appraisal Process - (Pass/Fail) After the closing deadline, applications will be screened in relation to the criteria indicated in this announcement.

This process may also include various interviews and/or a skills assessment exam to rank applications, and to prepare a Qualified Candidate List.

Application - Minimum Qualification Assessment - (Pass/Fail) All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed and assessed for each applicant's ability to meet the minimum work experience, training, and education qualifications.

Remote Screen Interview Exam - (Pass/Fail) Candidates who pass the application assessment will be invited to a Remote Screen Interview Examination to evaluate training, experience, and other job-related qualifications for the position . The Remote Screen Interview will be conducted via a video conference platform and is tentatively scheduled for mid- June 202 5 .

Successful candidates will be submitted to the SCCRTC for further consideration.
All communication and notices will be sent via e-mail. Additional inquiries about the position may be directed to dprieto@rgs.ca.gov .

Neither Regional Government Services nor the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission are responsible for failure of internet forms or email in submitting your application. Candidates who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Regional Government Services by mailing dprieto@rgs.ca.gov

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Closing Date/Time: 6/27/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$11,437.92 - $14,471.81 Monthly
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