The City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior C/CAG Transportation Program Specialist to perform a variety of program administrative and technical support functions related to C/CAG transportation and land use programs.
As part of an interdisciplinary team and under general supervision, this role involves managing and executing high-level, specialized projects. Responsibilities include planning, developing, and implementing countywide programs and policies, particularly those related to C/CAG initiatives. The role demands providing expert-level analysis and technical support on related legislation, along with overseeing a range of complex C/CAG programs and projects. The candidate will serve as a subject matter authority in transportation program areas, demonstrating broad expertise.
The Senior C/CAG Transportation Program Specialist is the lead or specialist level class in the C/CAG Program Specialist Series. In the lead assignment, incumbents provide direction to C/CAG Program Specialist I/II staff, including assigning, directing, and reviewing their work. At this level, incumbents may provide supervision and leadership on a project or program basis to consultants/contractors, volunteers, and other staff including assigning, directing, and reviewing the work of professional staff. In the specialist assignment, incumbents work on dedicated projects or the largest, most visible, complex, and political assignments within the program.
This position will support key program areas, including airport land use compatibility planning, transportation demand management (TDM) policy, community-based transportation planning, and active transportation (bicycle and pedestrian) programs.
The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Self-starter who has demonstrated the ability to independently perform the full scope of required duties.
- Familiarity with making presentations and recommendations to governmental agency boards, commissions, and committees.
- Familiarity with public outreach and engagement processes or gathering input from the public.
- Knowledge of bike or pedestrian plans.
- Knowledge of transportation planning, including Transportation Demand Management practices and policies.
About the City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG)
C/CAG operates as a Joint Powers Authority and has membership that includes each of the 20 cities and the County in San Mateo County. C/CAG works on issues that affect the quality of life in general, including transportation, housing, air quality, storm water runoff, airport/land use compatibility planning, hazardous waste, climate planning, energy and water resource strategies, and solid waste and recycling. Visit us at www.ccag.ca.gov.
At C/CAG, we are committed to equity, which we define as actively identifying, acknowledging, and addressing historical and current disparities that might otherwise influence economic, health, and quality of life outcomes in the communities we serve. We strive to foster a workplace where equity and inclusion are core values. We also aim to create an environment where all employees are treated with fairness and respect, regardless of their background, and one where their unique perspectives are celebrated. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we welcome candidates who share our commitment to these values.
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Examples Of Duties
Primary responsibilities and duties of the Senior C/CAG Transportation Program Specialist may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assist with the development and implementation of transportation plans, policies, programs, and projects, and the linkage of transportation, land use, and environmental goals.
- Coordinate with C/CAG partner agencies on reports, joint studies, and projects.
- Assist with preparing, updating, and administering planning documents, grants, funding recommendations, and projects.
- Act as liaison and participate in a variety of local and regional committees/task forces related to transportation, housing, and/or land use planning.
- Maintain contract agreements, review invoices, and track budgets for C/CAG projects.
- Track and analyze proposed policies from other government agencies and legislations related to transportation and housing.
- Coordinate the development of State and Federal transportation improvement plans and programs at a county level.
- Oversee request for proposal (RFP)/request for qualification (RFQ) processes.
- Monitor the regional transportation planning and delivery process for conformance with State and Federal requirements.
- Establish, maintain, purge, and run reports on various office files including minutes from public or private meetings and hearings.
- Draft documents such as C/CAG Board Resolutions, Board and committee staff reports, consultant contracts and agreements, and RFP/RFQs.
- Prepare, or coordinate with consultants to prepare staff recommendations on consistency determination to committees and C/CAG Board on referrals for airport/land use compatibility in accordance with C/CAG airport land use compatibility plan (ALUCP) policies.
- Assist with management of C/CAG’s Transportation Demand Management (TDM) policy.
- Staff various committee meetings including coordinating the distribution of agenda packets and preparation of meeting minutes.
- Set up meetings, coordinate attendee calendars, make reservations, and set up meeting rooms.
- Promote bicycle and pedestrian mobility and safety.
- Recommend policies and programs to promote and enhance active transportation.
- Maintains awareness of current federal, state, and local regulations as it pertains to transportation.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:
Education: A bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, City/Regional Planning, Traffic Engineering, Environmental Policy or Studies, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Political Science, Public Administration, or a closely related field. A master’s degree is preferred but not required.
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of transportation planning, city/regional, and environmental planning or environmental science, engineering, financing and/or policy.
- Principles and practices of program and project planning, management, implementation, and evaluation.
- Research methods and techniques, including conducting or participating in planning studies.
- Transportation Demand Management practices and policies.
- Principles, practices, trends, and technical information related to assigned program areas.
- Principles and practices related to contract management.
- Pertinent federal, state, regional, and local laws, codes, regulations, and requirements.
Skill/Ability to:
- Plan, implement and evaluate assigned programs, projects, and activities.
- Supervise permanent, temporary, contract, and volunteer staff on a project basis.
- Serve as subject matter expert in assigned areas.
- Work with a wide variety of people at all levels, including those from government, business, private and non-profit agencies, community groups, and the public.
- Gather, compile, analyze, and interpret data and propose solutions.
- Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
- Prepare written materials such as correspondence narrative reports, technical charts, and publications.
- Develop and conduct outreach, trainings, and public education and manage public participation at community meetings.
- Communicate and present ideas effectively both orally and in writing, to promote agency interests and increase program visibility.
- Research, develop, and evaluate alternative solutions to problems.
- Coordinate multiple projects and tasks efficiently.
- Use MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
- Lift 25 lbs.
- Attend evening meetings.
Application/Examination
Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
The examination process will consist of an application screening based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions (weight: pass/fail). Candidates who pass the application screening may be invited to a panel interview (weight:100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
Tentative Recruitment Schedule
Final Filing Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Application Screening Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Combined Civil Service/Departmental Interview Panel: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
About the County
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.
The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.
HR Analyst: Sarah Huynh (042126)(B413 - Senior C/CAG Program Specialist)
