Transportation Options Program Manager (Strategic Advisor 2)

Join us in shaping Seattles streets!

At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) we dont just move peoplewe connect communities build safer streets and create a more sustainable city.

With a bold vision for the future were tackling big challenges: making travel safer cutting carbon emissions and ensuring reliable affordable transportation for everyoneno matter who they are or where they live.

Seattle is growing fast and were growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024 were building sidewalks fixing bridges and improving transit connections to keep our city moving.

Were a team of problem solvers planners engineers communicators and field crewsbringing purpose-driven work to life. Now we need passionate innovative talent like you. Lets build a Seattle that works for everyonetogether!

SDOTs Transit & Mobility Division has a new Transportation Options Program Manager (Strategic Advisor 2) position and we are seeking a high-performing leader to help shape the future of travel in Seattle. This division enhances transportation options and manages limited parking to support business access sustainability and economic development through initiatives such as transit planning shared mobility services and active streets.

The Transportation Options Program Manager will lead a dedicated team of transportation planning professionals who are focused on achieving SDOTs climate goals. This role emphasizes regulatory initiatives innovative behavior-change campaigns policy review and analysis and the promotion of sustainable alternatives to driving alone including transit vanpooling ridesharing biking scooting and walking.

In this role you will be:

• Leading and developing a high-performing team while serving as a key advisor on Citywide TDM and mobility strategy.
• Directing the implementation of the TDM 5-Year Strategic Plan and influencing long-term policy and program direction.
• Establishing performance measurements and reporting that guide strategic decisions and resource planning.
• Overseeing core programsCTR TMPs and public messaging/incentivesensuring equitable delivery and compliance with City regulations.
• Representing the department authoritatively in cross-departmental and interagency policy discussions on mode shift and mobility.
• Coordinating with City and regional partners on major construction and event-related mobility challenges.
• Overseeing budgeting grants contracts and strategic funding approaches to sustain long-term TDM program delivery.
• Supporting department goals in promoting diversity and social justice.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:

• Bachelors degree in urban planning public administration transportation environmental studies or a related field.

Experience:

• Five (5) years of experience in transportation planning transportation demand management mobility programs or related policy or program work.

OR:An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.

Though not requirements strong candidates will have some of the following experience or are able to describe comparable experience:

• Graduate degree in Transportation Planning Urban Planning Public Policy Environmental Policy Public Administration or a related field.
• Experience in transportation demand management mobility management behavior change programming or transportation policy development within a government or large organizational setting.
• Experience advising department leadership or elected officials on strategic mobility policy or resource allocation decisions.
• Experience leading multi-agency or cross-departmental efforts with partners such as WSDOT King County Metro Sound Transit or Commute Seattle.
• Experience managing City State or Federal grantsincluding budgeting compliance and performance reporting (e.g. CMAQ or similar funding).
• Experience developing or implementing transportation-related regulatory programs such as Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Transportation Management Programs (TMPs) or commuter benefits requirements.
• Experience supervising a team of professional staff including workload planning and performance management.
• Demonstrated success delivering transportation programs that advance equity reduce emissions or expand mobility options for underserved communities.

Other Requirements:
Work Environment:

• Work is typically performed in an office environment. SDOT currently expects a minimum of 3 days on in-person work at our offices. Managers are required to attend other in-person meetings as needed throughout the week as well as periodically attend events outside of typical work hours.

Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.

Hiring Process
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:

1. Completed NEOGOV online application.
2. Supplemental questionnaire responses
3. Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
4. Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education.

Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process including a potential background check.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Citys full salary range for this position is$56.57 - $84.88 hourly.

For more information regarding this recruitment please contact: Ryan Jonesat.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation holiday and sick leave as well as medical dental vision life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at: May Apply:This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race color creed national origin ancestry sex marital status disability religious or political affiliation age sexual orientation or gender identity. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people people with disabilities veterans and those with diverse life experiences.

Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided on request.

The City is a Drug Free Workplace.