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Transportation & Mobility Manager, West Hollywood, CA

Title: Transportation & Mobility Manager, The City of West Hollywood’s Public Works Department
Type: Full-time
Location: Hollywood, CA
Pay: $183,669.20 to $241,733.02


The Transportation & Mobility Manager reports to the Director of Public Works and oversees and works with a team of 5 professionals, including one Senior Planner, one Senior Transportation Planner, one Associate Planner, one Transportation Program Administrator, and one Transportation & Mobility Specialist. The team is dedicated to providing professional services

to the West Hollywood community that improve mobility and safety for all. The Transportation & Mobility Manager is responsible for leading the team through the implementation of transportation and mobility plans, community mobility projects and strategies, including oversight and updates to the Mobility Element of the General Plan, Transportation Ordinance, and

pedestrian and bicycle safety. This role also serves as the liaison to the Transportation & Mobility Commission.


The City is seeking a strong Transportation & Mobility Manager with experience supervising staff and strategically managing a dynamic team through a diverse and fast paced work plan. The Transportation & Mobility Manager is responsible for managing the Division budget, personnel, report preparation and presentations, and must be able effectively engage the community to

assess community needs and successfully implement new programs. The Transportation & Mobility Manager must also have experience working directly with a City Council, including responding to Council requests and initiatives, attending City Council meetings, and making presentations. As the liaison to the Transportation & Mobility Commission, the Manager must also be able to facilitate meetings and build strong working relationships with staff, elected and appointed officials, and members of the public. The position is responsible for coordinating projects with other Departments and Divisions throughout the City and therefore must thrive in a collaborative environment.


The ideal candidate for Transportation & Mobility Manager will be a collaborative and inspiring leader with a demonstrated ability in leading and managing teams. They will be capable of mentoring and developing staff, skilled at strategically managing the many projects and programs within the division, and responsive to the unique challenges of local government. The

Transportation & Mobility Manager will be an effective and articulate communicator, both verbally and in writing. They will have strong facilitation skills and the ability to forge agreements among stakeholders with differing priorities. They must be comfortable and confident in making presentations and communicating with elected and appointed officials, City staff, and

residents, and facilitating project meetings with consultants and community members. The successful candidate will also possess a strong technical background in transportation and mobility. The successful candidate will demonstrate a respect for the City’s rich history while implementing their knowledge, vision, and commitment for the improvement of city infrastructure,

transportation systems, and community safety.


Apply here.

Duties & Responsibilities


The Transportation & Mobility Manager reports to the Director of Public Works and oversees and works with a team of 5

professionals, including one Senior Planner, one Senior Transportation Planner, one Associate Planner, one Transportation

Program Administrator, and one Transportation & Mobility Specialist. The team is dedicated to providing professional services

to the West Hollywood community that improve mobility and safety for all. The Transportation & Mobility Manager is

responsible for leading the team through the implementation of transportation and mobility plans, community mobility projects

and strategies, including oversight and updates to the Mobility Element of the General Plan, Transportation Ordinance, and

pedestrian and bicycle safety. This role also serves as the liaison to the Transportation & Mobility Commission.


The City is seeking a strong Transportation & Mobility Manager with experience supervising staff and strategically managing a

dynamic team through a diverse and fast paced work plan. The Transportation & Mobility Manager is responsible for managing

the Division budget, personnel, report preparation and presentations, and must be able effectively engage the community to

assess community needs and successfully implement new programs. The Transportation & Mobility Manager must also have

experience working directly with a City Council, including responding to Council requests and initiatives, attending City Council

meetings, and making presentations. As the liaison to the Transportation & Mobility Commission, the Manager must also be

able to facilitate meetings and build strong working relationships with staff, elected and appointed officials, and members of the

public. The position is responsible for coordinating projects with other Departments and Divisions throughout the City and

therefore must thrive in a collaborative environment.


The ideal candidate for Transportation & Mobility Manager will be a collaborative and inspiring leader with a demonstrated

ability in leading and managing teams. They will be capable of mentoring and developing staff, skilled at strategically managing

the many projects and programs within the division, and responsive to the unique challenges of local government. The

Transportation & Mobility Manager will be an effective and articulate communicator, both verbally and in writing. They will have

strong facilitation skills and the ability to forge agreements among stakeholders with differing priorities. They must be

comfortable and confident in making presentations and communicating with elected and appointed officials, City staff, and

residents, and facilitating project meetings with consultants and community members. The successful candidate will also

possess a strong technical background in transportation and mobility. The successful candidate will demonstrate a respect for

the City’s rich history while implementing their knowledge, vision, and commitment for the improvement of city infrastructure,

transportation systems, and community safety.

QUALIFICATIONS

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS