Transportation Services Manager - City of Costa Mesa, California
Known as the “City of the Arts,” the City of Costa Mesa is one of California’s most eclectic and vibrant cities. Located just one mile from the Pacific Ocean and in the heart of Orange County, Costa Mesa is home to a diverse population of over 111,000 residents. The City boasts 32 neighborhood and community parks, two municipal golf courses, a skate park, a LEED Gold certified community center, and Fairview Park, a 209-acre natural habitat and wetlands park. Costa Mesa is home to 25 public schools and three public libraries.
Appointed by the Public Works Director, the Transportation Services Manager oversees the Transportation division consisting of the Transportation Planning, Traffic Operations, and Active Transportation Sections, and is responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising the work of 6 full-time traffic engineering professionals. The Transportation Services Manager, along with the Division team, is responsible for the development, management and implementation of the City’s various transportation plans/programs, including the Master Plan of Highways, Safe Routes to School Program, Transportation Demand Management programs, the Circulation Element of the General Plan, and the City’s Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, as well as the oversight of the City’s computerized traffic signal system and monitoring the traffic flow via a series of Closed Circuit Television Cameras.
The ideal candidate must have five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of traffic engineering and transportation planning, including three (3) years supervisory/management experience within a municipal agency. Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in civil engineering, traffic engineering, transportation or related field is required. A Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field is highly desirable. Certification as a registered Civil Engineer by the State of California or registration as a Traffic Engineer by the State of California is highly desirable.
The City offers a competitive salary of $148,980 up to $199,656 based on experience and qualifications, plus a generous and competitive benefit package.
Filing deadline: August 30, 2024
Resumes are acknowledged within 2 business days.
