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Senior Transportation Planner (Temporary/Hourly)
Salary: $$65.0163 - $83.5561 per hour

The Town of Los Gatos is accepting applications for a temporary/unbenefited Senior Transportation Planner position in the Parks and Public Works Department. This is a unique opportunity to shape and develop a vital role within our organization.

The Senior Transportation Planner will focus on managing projects and programs that support sustainable transportation opportunities for the Town while addressing and improving mobility, safety, environmental, social, and economic conditions around transportation. The selected candidate will support the Town’s ongoing initiatives around transportation planning, including identifying grant programs and managing transportation planning-related projects.  

The Ideal Candidate
The Town is looking for an experienced transportation professional who is visionary and innovative with strong leadership skills, passion for community engagement, and commitment to customer service. They will be results-oriented with strong communication skills, including public speaking, writing, listening, persuasion, and facilitation with the following experience:

• Researching, applying for, and managing State and Federal transportation grants.
• Presenting to elected and appointed officials, the public, and other stakeholders.
• Bicycle and pedestrian master planning on a community wide basis, both the planning phase of the work and project implementation/management. 
• Variety of mobility-related projects and programs, including bicycle, pedestrian and rideshare.
• VTA process and procedures. 
• Parking program management.

Schedule: This is a temporary, hourly, at-will, non-benefited position limited to 999 hours of employment in a fiscal year (July 1 through June 30), up to 25 hours per week. The normal workweek is Monday through Friday, however, you may be occasionally required to attend evening meetings. 

About the Department
The Parks and Public Works Department (PPW) is responsible for the maintenance and improvements of the Town's public parks, facilities, streets, and other infrastructure.  Our goal is to efficiently provide residents, businesses, and visitors with the highest quality service possible, with dedication and professionalism.  The Department has five service areas: Engineering, Capital Improvement, Streets and Signals, Parks, and Environmental Services. The Department also collaborates with all Town departments, and external partners and stakeholders.

• Engineering Services: The Engineering team provides services in the areas of encroachment permits and permitting and inspection of other work in the public right of way, including situations where new developments need to provide improvements in the right of way.  
   
• Capital Improvement: The Capital Improvement team develops and constructs capital projects across all Town assets, including improvements to roads, streetlights, parks, and Town buildings. See the annual capital budget for a list of current capital projects.
   
• Streets and Signals: The Streets and Signals team maintains the Town’s roadways, signs, and traffic signals. Traffic plays a big part in this team’s daily work as they seek to meet the needs of the community.  This includes traffic on major streets as well as on neighborhood streets where traffic calming can be a solution.
   
• Park Services: The Park Services team maintains the Town’s parks, trails, open spaces, facility grounds, median islands, parking lot landscaping, downtown planters, and the urban forest as well as administering park use fees and reservations.
   
• Environment Services: The Environmental Services team ensures that the Town is at the forefront of environmental stewardship. This team also manages the Town’s utilities, including the contract with West Valley Collection and Recycling for garbage service Town wide.

About the Town
The Town of Los Gatos is a general law city operating under the Council/Manager form of government. The Town Manager and Town Attorney are appointed and directly report to the Town Council. The Town’s 150 full- and part-time employees are organized into the following departments: Parks & Public Works, Community Development, Police, Library; and Administrative Services.

Duties and Responsibilities (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
 
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

General Duties

• Provides program area expertise, project support, and coordination and collaborates with Parks and Public Works staff and other Town Departments on complex, highly visible, and politically significant transportation-related policies, projects, and issues
• Evaluates the complex and often sensitive and competing aspects of transportation planning decisions.
• Attends meetings of the Town Council, the Development Review Committee, Planning Commission and/or the Complete Streets and Transportation Commission and other Town Commissions as directed.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with coworkers, other Town employees, elected officials, and the general public, exhibiting exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Participates in regional planning and working groups and serves as the liaison for the boards and working groups as requested.

Grants Management

• Develops and submits transportation-related grant applications from various local, state, and federal funding sources; oversees proper execution and expenditure of grant funds received.

Safe Routes to School Program

• Manages funding for and implementation of the Town’s Safe Routes to School program.

Multi-Modal Transportation Activities

• Manages updates to pedestrian and bicycle masterplans; develops, updates, distributes, and promotes Town programs, policies, educational materials, and projects to improve pedestrian, bicycle, and other forms of mobility and to encourage safe practices of all forms of mobility; serve as staff liaison to the Town’s Complete Streets and Transportation Commission.
• Coordinates planning for bicycle and pedestrian facilities in cooperation with other Town Departments, regional agencies, and community organizations.
• Performs other transportation related duties as assigned.

Parking Programs

• Oversees the Town’s Parking Programs.
• Oversees the work of and administers contracts for transportation and parking consultants.
• Develops policies, procedures, and operational actions related to effective parking management, including periodic review of parking-related policy issues such as rates, time limits, enforcement hours, loading zones, and other issues.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
 
Education: Any combination of training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in transportation planning, city and regional planning, urban studies, civil engineering, or closely related field.

Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in transportation development programs, including two (2) years of project management.  A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university is desirable.

License and Certification: 

• A California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment. 
• Possession of a Certificate of Registration as Professional Transportation Planner or Professional Engineer in the State of California, or certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners is highly desirable.   

The Department of Transportation (DOT) plans, develops, operates, and maintains transportation facilities, services, and related systems which contribute to the livability and economic health of the City. We comprise a team of more than 500 people ready to serve the needs of our residents to improve the efficiency and safety of San José streets. We are an energetic and innovative team that is improving transportation in one of the nation’s largest cities, while focusing on safety, sustainability, and active public life! For more information about DOT, visit www.sanjoseca.gov/transportation. 

Position Duties:

The Department of Transportation is currently seeking to fill multiple part-time & full-time vacancies for the Parking & Traffic Control Offer classification. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for future opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

This recruitment will be open from Tuesday, July 1, 2025 to Thursday, July 31, 2025.

Priority Screening Date: Applications received by 11:59pm Tuesday, July 8. 2025 will receive priority consideration. The position will remain open until 11:59pm on Thursday, July 31st, 2025 and applications will be reviewed until all positions are filled.

If you are selected, interviews will be conducted on the following dates until all positions are filled:

• Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025
• Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
• Tuesday, August 5, 2025
• Wednesday, August 6, 2025
• Tuesday, August 19, 2025
• Wednesday, August 20, 2025

The PTCO position in the DOT Parking Compliance Unit is responsible for:

• Patrolling assigned areas within the City limits and responding to complaints for illegally parked motor vehicles for the purpose of enforcing motor vehicle, roadway, garage and surface lot parking laws and regulations.
• Supports school safety and vehicle abatement programs
• Provides tow support for construction or street maintenance projects. 
• Provides vehicular and pedestrian traffic control during construction projects and special events within the City.
• Provide education and information about parking laws and regulations
• Participates in community outreach activities.
• Patrol coverage areas without a partner by walking or driving
• Work alternate work shifts, including grave and swing, weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call.

More information on the typical duties can be found in the Class Specifications for Parking and Traffic Control Officer.   

The Principal Planner (Planning Administrator) Major Corridors is responsible for the development of corridor planning efforts on major corridors served by the agency. The person in this position will serve as a project manager or key supportive staff member on high profile, priority projects such as: Dumbarton West Transit Connector (Dumbarton Busway Feasibility Study), the Grand Boulevard Initiative and related El Camino Real/SR-82 corridor planning efforts. SamTrans requires someone with experience leading complex multimodal projects through planning, environmental and design phases.

Essential Functions & Duties

Examples of Essential Functions:

• Lead long-range transit and multimodal corridor plans, projects, and studies.

• Manage consultant contracts; approve and monitor project schedule and budget; direct and review consultant work.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance planning projects and initiatives.
• Present SamTrans projects and initiatives to internal and external audiences, including project goals, objectives, and recommendations.
• May supervise staff as needed.

• Perform technical analysis and/or supervise the work of others; integrate principles of transportation and land use planning, transit propensity and equity into planning projects and studies.

• Develop sound project goals, objectives, and methodologies for developing and prioritizing project outcomes and recommendations.
• Prepare reports and presentations to senior staff, board members, and outside agencies and committees.
• Develop and/or supervise development of public outreach plans and conduct field outreach.
• Represent SamTrans on external working groups; participate in regional transit coordination initiatives and facilitate internal collaboration on regional issues.
• Monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; consult with senior management regarding policies and procedures.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect yourself, your fellow employees and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, transportation planning, transportation engineering, geography, economics, public policy or other directly related field.
• Four (4) years of full-time progressively responsible transportation planning experience.

• Experience working at or with a public transit operator on corridor planning projects.
• Experience leading complex transit priority and bicycle and pedestrian projects through planning, environmental and design phases.
• Experience in technical grant writing and project scoping.
• Strong presentation skills with Boards and committees.
• Experience with GIS and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fluent in Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese), or other language often spoken in San Mateo County.

 

The selection process may include a panel interview, written and skills test assessments, or supplemental questions.  Only those candidates who are the most qualified will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to continue in the process.      

 

How to Apply

• Complete an online employment application by 11:59 p.m. of the listed closing date.  Resumes and cover letters will not be accepted in lieu of fully completed applications.  It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that applications are completed with all relevant information (experience, education, certifications, licenses, references and/or other information). 

• The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.  If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.   

• We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment.  We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Minorities, Women, Persons with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. 

The Operations Contract Administrator reports to the Manager, Bus Contracts, and is responsible for the development and compliance of multiple third-party contracts of the San Mateo County Transit District.

• Manage fixed route, paratransit, shuttles, microtransit, and other third-party contracts. 
• Answer inquiries regarding operation from both internal and external customers.
• Investigate, identify and correct operational problems. 
• Develop operational and technical provisions for each service agreement.
• Work with assigned department staff to monitor contract compliance such as monitoring field inspection activity and review reports or writ- ups.
• Design campaigns to encourage superior performance, and providing feedback to contractors for continual improvement, especially in safety-related areas.
• Work directly with private and public entities on route development, scheduling, and reporting on service quality.
• Track budgetary expenditures throughout the year. Prepare monthly reports for assigning performance bonuses or liquidated damages based on contractor performance criteria established in contractual agreements.
• Represent the Bus Contracts Department at consumer advocacy forums, various committee meetings, city council meetings, and SamTrans Board of Directors meetings. Attend meetings with various agencies, both private and public, and city council in development of routes and schedules, coordinates schedule changes with SamTrans and SMCTA planning teams, third-party contractors, other transit providers.
• Collect, organize, and complete monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

• Provide effective team leadership to department staff that incorporates the District’s core values. Provide on-going staff mentoring in application and practice of business ethics while fostering personal growth.
• Review and retrieve information in the Vector EHS Management, Business Intelligence and other District-related databases. 
• Conduct inspections of property and equipment at sites in and around District service area in a variety of weather and road conditions.
• Monitor bus maintenance and substance abuse programs of contractors through frequent random and regular inspections of equipment and records.
• Represent the District at community meetings and serves as SamTrans representative on the multi-agency consortiums.
• Represent SamTrans in contract compliance issues, always keeping the best interests of SamTrans at the forefront of priorities. 
• Collaborate with Accessible Services staff in quality oversight of paratransit service for the senior and disabled community under ADA rules and regulations.
• Perform all job duties independently and with the upmost professional discretion. 
• Responsible for intra-department training in: PeopleSoft, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat. Also responsible for general business systems training for department staff.
• Plan and operate special event transportation services for Bus Contracts.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, full time work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:

• Associates degree in transportation, business or related field.
• Four (4) years of management or supervisory experience in bus operations, or management or supervisory experience of consultants, contractors, vendors or contracted services. 
• Must be able to possess a Valid California driver's license.
• Capable of conducting inspections of property and equipment at sites in and around District service area (San Mateo County, Santa Clara County & San Francisco County) in all types of weather and road conditions.

• Bus transportation operations (ideally public transit) experience. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Possess the ability to perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy, thoroughness and independence.
• Able to represent the District in contract compliance issues.
• Valid California driver's license with a safe driving record preferred.

 

The selection process may include a panel interview, written and skills test assessments, or supplemental questions.  Only those candidates who are the most qualified will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to continue in the process.      

 

How to Apply

• Complete an online employment application by 11:59 p.m. of the listed closing date.  Resumes and cover letters will not be accepted in lieu of fully completed applications.  It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that applications are completed with all relevant information (experience, education, certifications, licenses, references and/or other information). 

• The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.  If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.   

• We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment.  We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Minorities, Women, Persons with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. 

The Maintenance Instructor is responsible for all the classroom and on-the-job training activities relating to current bus maintenance for the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans), Caltrain, and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA).

• Develops classroom on-the-job training and exit examinations relating to SamTrans Core Maintenance Training Curriculum: Shop Safety and PM Procedures, Core Repair Skills, Air Brake Systems, HVAC Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Multiplex and Charging Systems, Diesel Engine Electronic Controls, Diesel Engine Tune-up and Troubleshooting, Light Duty (hydraulic) Brake Systems, Vehicle Subsystems, HD Steering Hydraulic Systems, and Suspension Systems, Automatic Transmission, ACS Diagnostics & Repair, Fare Collection Equipment, Hybrid Drive Systems, Battery Electric Drive Systems and Fuel Cell Battery Electric Bus Systems, Camera System Maintenance & Repair, Medium Duty Gasoline Engines.
• Serves as one of the principal instructors.  Oversees and evaluates vendor provided training activities.
• Oversees on-the-job training activities, mentors, coaches, guides, and directs progressive maintenance training. Maintains written and electronic records and performs proficient evaluations. 
• Collaborates in the development and implementation of testing programs for bus maintenance personnel.
• Develops and implements all maintenance safety training programs in collaboration with the Safety Department and management. Certifies that District employees meet established requirements for Forklift Operation, Hazardous Materials First Responder, First Aid, CPR, and AED Training.
• Oversees the District’s maintenance training programs.

Examples of Duties

• Stays current with new developments in the field of Training and Adult Learning Strategies.  Assesses the effectiveness of in-house training programs and recommends program upgrades with presented examples.
• Conducts skills gap assessments.  Develops a comprehensive training curriculum for all mechanic classifications, including Utility Workers, and reviews and updates as needed based on current technologies.
• Stays current with new technologies as they pertain to District fleets.
• Collaborates on all maintenance programs regarding quality assurance, makes recommendations where necessary to ensure the quality of the workforce training programs, and works with appropriate maintenance management staff to ascertain requirements and changes within industry best practices.
• Helps plan, organize, and execute the SamTrans Maintenance Rodeo and competition teams.  Mentors and coaches the maintenance team at the regional and international competition.
• Assumes the duties of Chair and/or Secretary of the joint Labor-Management Maintenance Training Committee.
• Ensure core curricula follows all regulatory and safety requirements, and best practices.
• Develops and implements training programs for newly hired employees.
• Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect self, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm.  Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Six (6) years of related progressive full-time experience as an automotive/truck diagnostic technician, repair technician, or instructor.
• Experience assessing and training others in a classroom or shop environment is required.
• Experience with powertrain electronic controls, on-board Hi-Voltage systems, on-board Hi-pressure systems, ABS, HVAC, and PLC systems is required. 
• Strong oral and written communications skills.  Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet programs.
• Demonstrated journey level mechanic experience showing knowledge, expertise and ability to troubleshoot advanced systems and make repairs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Zero emission technology including battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell experience highly desired.
• Experience in conducting skills and needs assessment surveys desired.

 

The selection process may include a panel interview, written and skills test assessments, or supplemental questions.  Only those candidates who are the most qualified will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to continue in the process.      

 

How to Apply

• Complete an online employment application by 11:59 p.m. of the listed closing date.  Resumes and cover letters will not be accepted in lieu of fully completed applications.  It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that applications are completed with all relevant information (experience, education, certifications, licenses, references and/or other information). 

• The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.  If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.   

• We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment.  We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Minorities, Women, Persons with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. 

The City of Menlo Park is a great place to work! We are now accepting applications for Recreation Coordinators. This is an unparalleled opportunity to join our energetic and creative team. Interested and qualified candidates should apply now.

Recreation Coordinators are hands-on team leaders responsible for a wide range of programming, operational, and administrative duties, including: program implementation, facility operations, customer service, systems management, marketing and promotion, and special projects as needed and assigned. Assigned areas of program responsibility may include one or more of the following: recreation center operations, childcare, youth and adult sports, aquatics, and/or systems management.

The City of Menlo Park is currently hiring a full-time Recreation Coordinator available immediately with focus area in recreation center operations, programs and systems at the Arrillaga Family Gymnastics Center. This full-time team lead position offers interesting and rewarding work experience, a competitive benefits package, and potential advancement opportunities for highly skilled applicants who are committed to continuous improvement and professional excellence. 

In addition to the currently available opportunity, this recruitment will be used to establish the eligibility list for Recreation Coordinator to fill potential future openings in other programs. The City assigns Recreation Coordinators to a wide range of community-oriented programs and projects including but not limited to recreation centers, senior centers, systems administration, event coordination, and child care centers. Interested candidates should apply now to be considered for current and future openings in this classification.

About the Department 

The Library and Community Services department is responsible for providing excellent customer service through recreational, educational, and cultural programs for children, adults and seniors. Our facilities include 221 acres of parkland distributed among 13 parks, two libraries, two community centers, two public pools, three childcare centers, two gymnasiums, and one gymnastics center. Included in the parks and recreation areas are tennis and pickleball courts, dog parks, softball diamonds, picnic areas, playgrounds, soccer fields, a skate park, shared use of a performing arts center and open space.  The City of Menlo Park opened a state-of-the-art new facility that incorporates a community center, gymnasium, aquatics center, senior center, youth center, and branch library in May 2024.

ABOUT THE CITY

We offer a wide range of meaningful career opportunities with potential for growth, training and development, competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and robust benefits. The Redwood City team is guided by core values of excellence, integrity, service, inclusion, collaboration and innovation.  Inherent in these values is a great organizational culture based on trust, strong and supportive leadership, respect, risk-taking, empowerment, and effective communication.

The community is known for its inclusivity, strong engaged neighborhoods, and civic pride. The City works diligently to maintain positive and productive relationships with community partners, together providing outstanding services, programs and opportunities for residents and businesses. This mix of tradition and progress, community and diversity, makes Redwood City an extraordinary place to work and call home.

Join our team

Make a Difference in Your Community!

Join us in empowering youth through education, enrichment, and leadership.

Lead and Inspire:

Guide youth in fun, meaningful activities that build confidence and  connection.

Support Academic Success:

Help students excel by offering tutoring and academic assistance.

Create Positive Change:

Plan and participate in engaging recreational and enrichment programs.

Grow as a Leader:

Receive professional development and hands-on leadership training.

Build Your Future:

Gain valuable experience in youth development and education.

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Join a team of dedicated Program Leaders committed to empowering youth and making a positive impact in the community.

The City of Redwood City is offering exciting opportunities to support local youth through after-school programs at various school sites. We're looking for enthusiastic and motivated Program Leader II’s to join our team!

In this role, you will:

• Lead the planning and facilitation of diverse, enriching youth activities
• Inspire student engagement through health, recreation, and service projects
• Develop activity calendars and lesson plans that foster growth, learning, and leadership

This position will report directly to the Recreation and Community Service Program Coordinator.  position, gaining hands-on experience in youth development. This part-time position offers

20–28 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during the 2025–2026 school year (August to June, depending on site assignment).

Be part of something meaningful — help shape the future, one student at a time!

ABOUT THE CITY

We offer a wide range of meaningful career opportunities with potential for growth, training and development, competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and robust benefits. The Redwood City team is guided by core values of excellence, integrity, service, inclusion, collaboration and innovation.  Inherent in these values is a great organizational culture based on trust, strong and supportive leadership, respect, risk-taking, empowerment, and effective communication.

The community is known for its inclusivity, strong engaged neighborhoods, and civic pride. The City works diligently to maintain positive and productive relationships with community partners, together providing outstanding services, programs and opportunities for residents and businesses. This mix of tradition and progress, community and diversity, makes Redwood City an extraordinary place to work and call home.

Join our team

Make a Difference in Your Community!

Join us in empowering youth through education, enrichment, and leadership.

Lead and Inspire:

Guide youth in fun, meaningful activities that build confidence and  connection.

Support Academic Success:

Help students excel by offering tutoring and academic assistance.

Create Positive Change:

Plan and participate in engaging recreational and enrichment programs.

Grow as a Leader:

Receive professional development and hands-on leadership training.

Build Your Future:

Gain valuable experience in youth development and education.

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Join a team of dedicated Program Leaders committed to empowering youth and making a positive impact in the community.

The City of Redwood City is offering exciting opportunities to support local youth through after-school programs at various school sites. We're looking for enthusiastic and motivated Program Leaders to join our team!

In this role, you will support Program Leader II staff with the following:

• Academic and homework support
• Organizing and facilitating engaging enrichment and recreation activities
• Contributing to creating a positive, well-managed classroom environment

You'll work directly with the Program Leader II position, gaining hands-on experience in youth development and report to the Recreation and Community Service Program Coordinator. This part-time position offers 20–28 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during the 2025–2026 school year (August to June, depending on site assignment).

Be part of something meaningful — help shape the future, one student at a time!

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is seeking qualified candidates for the position Assistant/Associate Engineer to join the Toll Systems and Traffic Engineering Department within Engineering and Program Delivery. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a transformative initiative shaping the future of mobility in Santa Clara County. As an Assistant or Associate Transportation Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in advancing cutting-edge transportation infrastructure projects with lasting regional impact.

The Toll Systems and Traffic Engineering Department is responsible for day-to-day operations, management and maintenance of VTA’s Silicon Valley Express Lanes Program.  The Department is also responsible for Transportation Technology (also known as Intelligent Transportation Systems), traffic engineering and traffic operations analysis for VTA. A key part of the Department’s Transportation Technology effort is to serve as the lead on Traffic Operations System (TOS) and ramp metering coordination with Caltrans.  The traffic engineering and traffic operations functions include leading VTA’s traffic and transportation engineering efforts with member agencies as part of VTA’s Congestion Management Program which includes running the Intelligent Transportation Systems Working Group and the Systems Operations and Management Working Group (which reports to the VTA Technical Advisory Committee).

Assistant Transportation Engineer
Definition
Under general supervision, an Assistant Transportation Engineer performs professional engineering duties in connection with the location, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of transportation systems and related projects.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This is the second professional transportation engineering level. Incumbents perform moderately complex assignments and exercise some latitude for independent judgment. Incumbents at this level may be assigned specific projects with minimal supervision. Additionally, incumbents may direct the work of lower level engineers, technicians, and others who assist in specific project assignments. Incumbents may occasionally lead smaller, short-term projects or studies of limited scope.

This class is distinguished from the entry level class of Junior Transportation Engineer in that incumbents of the latter class perform entry level professional engineering duties under close supervision.

Associate Transportation Engineer
Definition
Under direction, the Associate Transportation Engineer supervises and performs responsible professional, field and office engineering work in connection with the planning, design, construction, maintenance and operation of transportation systems and projects; and to participate in a variety of services and special studies requiring the application of professional knowledge and skills.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This is the journey-level class in the professional transportation engineer series. Associate Transportation Engineers typically perform more difficult or complex engineering work, using independent judgment, and typically serve as the project lead, providing lead supervision to lower level professional and technical staff on a project basis.

The Associate Transportation Engineer is distinguished from the next higher level of Senior Transportation Engineer in that the latter class has full supervisory responsibility over staff and consultants of a major unit or program.

In addition to the duties below, the Assistant/Associate Engineer will have the opportunity to: 

• Manages contractors and/or solution providers to deploy transit signal priority (TSP) systems. This includes assigning and tracking work activities and schedules, as well as delegating tasks.
• Coordinates with local agency staff in charge of traffic signal systems in the deployment of TSP systems, including during the operations and maintenance phase to address identified operational issues and required maintenance.
• Participates in the development and selection process for requests for proposals (RFPs) for new or expansion of TSP systems, including request for bids (RFB) for constructing supporting elements such as the installation of new traffic signal controller cabinets.
• Participates in the development of system engineering management plan (SEMP) for TSP systems, including for work tasks in the deployment phase. During the deployment, participates in ensuring system requirements and procedures for the verification plan meet the highest quality standards.
• Provide guidance in the development of project deliverables, such as scopes of work, technical approach, schedule, civil design collaboration, and deployment of TSP systems.
• Assist in the inspection of construction elements (e.g. traffic signal controller cabinet installations), integration tests, field tests, and performance evaluation for an expansion of an existing or a new TSP system.
• Prepare Board memos and presentations, as well as regular monitoring reports.

Salary
This position may be filled at different levels depending on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and business needs. Title and compensation will be commensurate with the selected candidate’s background.

• Assistant Transportation Engineer: $58.30 - $70.90 Hourly / $4,664.08 - $5,671.68 Bi-weekly / $10,105.50 - $12,288.64 Monthly / $121,266.02 - $147,463.72 Yearly
• Associate Transportation Engineer: $67.85 - $82.44 Hourly / $5,427.84 - $6,595.28 Bi-weekly / $11,760.33 - $14,289.78 Monthly / $141,123.92 - $171,477.40 Yearly

This classification is eligible for a 4% professional incentive pay for maintaining a valid Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the State of California. The incentive will end if the incumbent leaves the classification or fails to maintain the required license.

Essential Job Functions:

Assistant Transportation Engineer
Typical Tasks:

• Performs drafting, engineering computations, research report writing, direction of field operations involved in the gathering and compiling of data for the planning, design, and construction of transportation systems and projects;
• Performs technical reviews of design plans and contracts specifications, engineering cost estimates, construction schedules and engineering studies of transportation systems and projects;
• Assists in the planning for and design of new, or improvements to, fixed guideways, transit, highway, bicycle, airport and other facilities by preparing plans, profiles, cross sections, making quantity estimates, computing stresses and strains and performing other professional engineering tasks;
• Prepares and review maps, right of way deeds and legal descriptions;
• Inspects the construction of projects;
• Takes field tests, and gather samples for laboratory tests of materials;
• Writes engineering specification;
• Makes cost and quantity estimates;
• Reviews and approves DBE work progress, contractor's payroll, contract compliance reports and extra work reports;
• Composes and reviews Request for Proposal (RFP), or similar documents, for vendor selection;
• Utilizes AutoCAD and other appropriate software;
• Performs related work as required.

Associate Transportation Engineer
Typical Tasks:

• Performs professional engineering activities related to planning, design, construction maintenance and operation of transportation facilities including fixed guideways, transit, highway, bicycle, airport and other facilities;
• Reviews technical reports on transportation systems design submittals, reviews design submittals from contractors for contract compliance and recommends changes to existing planning and design criteria;
• Reviews documents prepared by subordinates, consultants, and other parties;
• Determines route alignments;
• Makes analyses to determine best design;
• Develops routes and schedules for transit system facilities;
• Supervises the design and construction of transportation system facilities;
• Directs other engineering personnel in preparing final plans and maps;
• Supervises the preparation of detailed drawing and specifications;
• Writes reports and makes estimates of a specialized nature in connection with various transportation projects;
• Makes preliminary designs and estimates for determining budgetary needs for construction and maintenance activities;
• Performs related work as required.

When assigned as a project manager, subject to general review:

• Responsible for technical details of an entire project, such as planning, design, and contract documents, typically involving project coordination and administration;
• Resolves technical problems concerning the planning, design, construction, maintenance and operation of transportation facilities;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Employment Standards

• Assistant Transportation Engineer 
  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in engineering or possession of a valid Engineer-In-Training certificate and two years professional engineering experience on transportation systems or projects.
• Associate Transportation Engineer
  • Development of the required skills, knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through training and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in engineering, plus four years of increasingly responsible experience in the performance of professional engineering work in design, estimating, construction, and contract administration, with a strong emphasis in design and construction of transportation systems and projects.

Classification Bargaining Unit: TAEA

Recruitment Timeline
Application Deadline: July 21, 2025 at 11:59pm
Tentative Interview: Week of August 18, 2025