Senior Transportation Planner (20729309) B-145
- City of San Mateo
- San Francisco, California
- Full Time
Senior Transportation Planner
Senior Transportation Planner (20729309)
B-145
Category
Planning
Region
San Francisco/Peninsula
Job Type
Full-Time
Close Date
4/26/2026 at 11:59pm or until 50 applicants
Salary
$11,602.00-$13,840.00 Monthly
Additional Questionnaires
Pre-qualification and
About San Mateo
San Mateo is a city of more than 100,000 residents located in San Mateo County, California, on the San Francisco Peninsula. One of the City's strengths is its diversity, both in the ethnic makeup and the physical development of the community. San Mateo has a vibrant business and retail environment with national and international businesses, two major shopping centers and an active downtown.
You would be joining over 500 people whose mission it is to serve the San Mateo community with a collaborative, innovative and professional spirit. We are looking for someone who embodies our shared values of respect, creativity, inclusivity, transparency, and integrity in their words and actions.
Look at some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work, /_GTIzeSpc_g.
Location
330 West 20th Avenue San Mateo, 94403
Description
The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is seeking a Senior Transportation Planner
The Department
The Public Works Department is organized into several divisions, including Administration, Business Services, Wastewater Treatment, Clean Water Program, Fleet and Facilities, Data Management, Field Maintenance, Regulatory Compliance, Capital Improvements, Development Services, and Transportation. The Department operates under a Director and two Deputy Directors to support strong coordination and performance. The Department is responsible for the City's major capital projects and infrastructure including streets, streetlights, traffic signals, parking lots and garages, sewer and storm conveyance systems, a wastewater treatment plant, pump stations, a lagoon, dams, and levees.
The Department plays a central role in advancing a safe, connected, and efficient transportation network for all users. San Mateo is a regional leader in transportation, with a strong track record of securing grant funding for major corridor improvements, including along 19th Avenue/Fashion Island Boulevard and Peninsula Avenue. To learn more about the City's transportation safety efforts, visit our website at cityofsanmateo/4727/Transportation-Safety.
The Department is committed to high performance and continuous improvement, using data-driven decision-making, best practices, and collaborative, team-oriented approaches. Managers and supervisors are accountable for developing strong teams, supporting employee growth, and delivering on the Department's goals and work plans.
Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work: /v=_GTIzeSpc_g.
The Position
The Senior Transportation Planner under general direction, organizes, reviews, and participates in transportation planning work; supervises the work of professional and technical transportation planning personnel, projects, and other activities; and performs other related work as required
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Supervises professional and technical staff, including prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, training staff, and supporting hiring decisions in consultation with the Engineering Manager, Deputy Director, and Department Head.
Represents the City and department in communications and interactions, including coordination, briefings, and presentations, with other City departments, City Commissions and City Council, government agencies, local industries, businesses, community groups, and other stakeholders interested in regional and local transportation, transit, traffic, and parking issues.
Plans, coordinates, formulates, and implements, in coordination with other City departments, goals, objectives, policies and priorities; and makes recommendations for changes to codes, plans and policies, as it relates to transportation planning and parking management.
Directs, coordinates, reviews, and participates in the work of professional, technical, and clerical staff, as well as consultants, in data collection, analysis, plan and policy formulation, and implementation of a wide variety of projects.
Participates in and provides technical expertise in transportation demand management and traffic forecasting including the formulation of a City-wide traffic model and the maintenance and update thereof.
Manages administration of the City's parking permit programs, oversees the collection, control, and reconciliation of parking revenues, assists in the preparation and administration of the parking program operating budget, monitors expenses, and prudently allocates resources to support parking program operations and objectives.
Assists, contributes and manages the planning, design, and construction of capital projects including preparation of purchase requisitions, requests for proposals, development of the scope of work, professional service agreements and coordination with other City departments as appropriate.
Reviews planning applications and building permits in relation to transportation and parking related issues, including review of traffic impact analyses, vehicle miles traveled (VMT) analyses, and other related transportation studies.
Attend in-person meetings, site visits, and stakeholder engagements, often with minimal notice; respond promptly to urgent requests requiring physical presence at various locations throughout the region or state; transport necessary materials, documents, and equipment for meetings, presentations, or fieldwork.
Supports the review, update, maintenance of transportation-related impact fees.
Supports the drafting of submittals for grant funding from various local, state, and federal funding sources.
And other duties as assigned.
This position receives oversight and general direction from the Engineering Manager or other higher departmental management personnel and may exercise direct supervision over professional, technical, and administrative personnel.
For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at cityofsanmateo/DocumentCenter/Home/Index/86c
Job PDF:
Senior Transportation Planner JA Final
Ideal Candidate
Knowledge and Abilities
An individual who possess thorough knowledge of transportation, urban planning, and parking principles, practices, standards, trends, regulations, metrics, and applicable local, state, and federal laws, codes, and ordinances, including those related to zoning and environmental protection; research methods and techniques including statistics and statistical analysis; techniques used in planning, drafting, and mapping; principles and practices of project administration, budgeting, funding, and financing; Federal, State, and local laws relating to planning and transportation; and principles and practices of effective supervision, including training and performance management and evaluation.
An individual who possesses the ability to design and review complex and varied transportation projects, plans, and policies, and provide meaningful input and recommendations; organize and prioritize multiple varied and competing projects and tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines; work independently and exercise good judgment; communicate clearly and effectively with residents, business owners and community groups whether one on one or in group presentations, and both orally and in writing; read and understand technical drawings and specifications and perform mathematical computations with precision; analyze, compile, and evaluate statistical, economic, and technical data, drawing valid conclusions and making appropriate recommendations; assign, direct, and review the work of subordinates; motivate and evaluate staff; direct and oversee consultant activities; prepare written reports and make presentations to various groups, commissions, and committees; understand relationships between the budget and resources and manage projects within available resources; utilize computer applications relating to transportation planning; and work extended or irregular hours.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
At least two years of professional planning experience comparable to that of an Associate Transportation Planner, Associate Planner or Associate Engineer equivalent experience
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering, transportation engineering, transportation planning, planning or a closely related field. Master's degree in a closely related field is preferred.
Bonus Points (highly desirable)
Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners
Master's degree in a closely related field
Background in transportation or traffic engineering
Benefits
Salary: $11,602 - $13,840 /month
Comprehensive benefits package including generous paid leave and health benefits
CalPERS retirement (2% 55 for classic members; 2% 62 for new members). Classic employees contribute 8.34% to CalPERS and New members contribute 7.50% to CalPERS
Participation in the Social Security Program
City contribution of 1.5% of base salary to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and a 1.0% match to the Employee's voluntary contribution.
The City contributes 0.25% of base salary to a Retiree Health Savings Account
Free Fitness classes through City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation
Bilingual Differential $90 bi-weekly (if applicable)
For more information please refer to the Management Association Benefits Summary effective January 2022.
This classification is represented by the San Mateo Management Association
Senior Transportation Planner (20729309)
B-145
Category
Planning
Region
San Francisco/Peninsula
Job Type
Full-Time
Close Date
4/26/2026 at 11:59pm or until 50 applicants
Salary
$11,602.00-$13,840.00 Monthly
Additional Questionnaires
Pre-qualification and
About San Mateo
San Mateo is a city of more than 100,000 residents located in San Mateo County, California, on the San Francisco Peninsula. One of the City's strengths is its diversity, both in the ethnic makeup and the physical development of the community. San Mateo has a vibrant business and retail environment with national and international businesses, two major shopping centers and an active downtown.
You would be joining over 500 people whose mission it is to serve the San Mateo community with a collaborative, innovative and professional spirit. We are looking for someone who embodies our shared values of respect, creativity, inclusivity, transparency, and integrity in their words and actions.
Look at some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work, /_GTIzeSpc_g.
Location
330 West 20th Avenue San Mateo, 94403
Description
The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is seeking a Senior Transportation Planner
The Department
The Public Works Department is organized into several divisions, including Administration, Business Services, Wastewater Treatment, Clean Water Program, Fleet and Facilities, Data Management, Field Maintenance, Regulatory Compliance, Capital Improvements, Development Services, and Transportation. The Department operates under a Director and two Deputy Directors to support strong coordination and performance. The Department is responsible for the City's major capital projects and infrastructure including streets, streetlights, traffic signals, parking lots and garages, sewer and storm conveyance systems, a wastewater treatment plant, pump stations, a lagoon, dams, and levees.
The Department plays a central role in advancing a safe, connected, and efficient transportation network for all users. San Mateo is a regional leader in transportation, with a strong track record of securing grant funding for major corridor improvements, including along 19th Avenue/Fashion Island Boulevard and Peninsula Avenue. To learn more about the City's transportation safety efforts, visit our website at cityofsanmateo/4727/Transportation-Safety.
The Department is committed to high performance and continuous improvement, using data-driven decision-making, best practices, and collaborative, team-oriented approaches. Managers and supervisors are accountable for developing strong teams, supporting employee growth, and delivering on the Department's goals and work plans.
Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work: /v=_GTIzeSpc_g.
The Position
The Senior Transportation Planner under general direction, organizes, reviews, and participates in transportation planning work; supervises the work of professional and technical transportation planning personnel, projects, and other activities; and performs other related work as required
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Supervises professional and technical staff, including prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, training staff, and supporting hiring decisions in consultation with the Engineering Manager, Deputy Director, and Department Head.
Represents the City and department in communications and interactions, including coordination, briefings, and presentations, with other City departments, City Commissions and City Council, government agencies, local industries, businesses, community groups, and other stakeholders interested in regional and local transportation, transit, traffic, and parking issues.
Plans, coordinates, formulates, and implements, in coordination with other City departments, goals, objectives, policies and priorities; and makes recommendations for changes to codes, plans and policies, as it relates to transportation planning and parking management.
Directs, coordinates, reviews, and participates in the work of professional, technical, and clerical staff, as well as consultants, in data collection, analysis, plan and policy formulation, and implementation of a wide variety of projects.
Participates in and provides technical expertise in transportation demand management and traffic forecasting including the formulation of a City-wide traffic model and the maintenance and update thereof.
Manages administration of the City's parking permit programs, oversees the collection, control, and reconciliation of parking revenues, assists in the preparation and administration of the parking program operating budget, monitors expenses, and prudently allocates resources to support parking program operations and objectives.
Assists, contributes and manages the planning, design, and construction of capital projects including preparation of purchase requisitions, requests for proposals, development of the scope of work, professional service agreements and coordination with other City departments as appropriate.
Reviews planning applications and building permits in relation to transportation and parking related issues, including review of traffic impact analyses, vehicle miles traveled (VMT) analyses, and other related transportation studies.
Attend in-person meetings, site visits, and stakeholder engagements, often with minimal notice; respond promptly to urgent requests requiring physical presence at various locations throughout the region or state; transport necessary materials, documents, and equipment for meetings, presentations, or fieldwork.
Supports the review, update, maintenance of transportation-related impact fees.
Supports the drafting of submittals for grant funding from various local, state, and federal funding sources.
And other duties as assigned.
This position receives oversight and general direction from the Engineering Manager or other higher departmental management personnel and may exercise direct supervision over professional, technical, and administrative personnel.
For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at cityofsanmateo/DocumentCenter/Home/Index/86c
Job PDF:
Senior Transportation Planner JA Final
Ideal Candidate
Knowledge and Abilities
An individual who possess thorough knowledge of transportation, urban planning, and parking principles, practices, standards, trends, regulations, metrics, and applicable local, state, and federal laws, codes, and ordinances, including those related to zoning and environmental protection; research methods and techniques including statistics and statistical analysis; techniques used in planning, drafting, and mapping; principles and practices of project administration, budgeting, funding, and financing; Federal, State, and local laws relating to planning and transportation; and principles and practices of effective supervision, including training and performance management and evaluation.
An individual who possesses the ability to design and review complex and varied transportation projects, plans, and policies, and provide meaningful input and recommendations; organize and prioritize multiple varied and competing projects and tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines; work independently and exercise good judgment; communicate clearly and effectively with residents, business owners and community groups whether one on one or in group presentations, and both orally and in writing; read and understand technical drawings and specifications and perform mathematical computations with precision; analyze, compile, and evaluate statistical, economic, and technical data, drawing valid conclusions and making appropriate recommendations; assign, direct, and review the work of subordinates; motivate and evaluate staff; direct and oversee consultant activities; prepare written reports and make presentations to various groups, commissions, and committees; understand relationships between the budget and resources and manage projects within available resources; utilize computer applications relating to transportation planning; and work extended or irregular hours.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
At least two years of professional planning experience comparable to that of an Associate Transportation Planner, Associate Planner or Associate Engineer equivalent experience
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering, transportation engineering, transportation planning, planning or a closely related field. Master's degree in a closely related field is preferred.
Bonus Points (highly desirable)
Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners
Master's degree in a closely related field
Background in transportation or traffic engineering
Benefits
Salary: $11,602 - $13,840 /month
Comprehensive benefits package including generous paid leave and health benefits
CalPERS retirement (2% 55 for classic members; 2% 62 for new members). Classic employees contribute 8.34% to CalPERS and New members contribute 7.50% to CalPERS
Participation in the Social Security Program
City contribution of 1.5% of base salary to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and a 1.0% match to the Employee's voluntary contribution.
The City contributes 0.25% of base salary to a Retiree Health Savings Account
Free Fitness classes through City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation
Bilingual Differential $90 bi-weekly (if applicable)
For more information please refer to the Management Association Benefits Summary effective January 2022.
This classification is represented by the San Mateo Management Association
Job ID: 517274155
Originally Posted on: 4/14/2026
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