C/CAG Transportation Program Specialist I/II - Unclassified (Open & Promotional)

The City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) is seeking up to one full-time Transportation Program Specialist I/II to perform a variety of program administrative and technical support functions related to C/CAG transportation and land use programs.

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; 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.

Transportation Program Specialist I is the entry and trainee level class, which works under immediate supervision while learning job tasks.  Incumbents may be assigned to a specific area or may work in multiple areas.  As experience is gained, incumbents work with greater independence and are given more responsible assignments.  Work is typically reviewed in progress and upon completion for conformance with established procedures.

Transportation Program Specialist II is the fully experienced, journey level class, which works under general direction.  This level is capable of independently performing the full range of duties in one or several specialized areas and is expected to serve as subject matter expert in assigned duty areas.

For this position, variety and complexity of assignments, scope and complexity of transportation planning responsibility, independence of action and level of decision-making authority, level and variety of work contacts, degree of administrative responsibilities, and responsibility for program and policy implementation are expected to expand with experience.
 

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage the process for development of the annual C/CAG budget, including development of the budget calendar and working with the appropriate members of C/CAG staff to provide financial updates and forecast information. 
• Manage the mid-year budget update and any required budgetary updates throughout the year. 
• Review monthly financial information provided by San Carlos to identify and address any issues that arise.
• Submit audits to appropriate agencies and annual reports to the State Controller’s office and other relevant agencies.  
• Serve as the point of contact with San Carlos for any issues that arise related to their contract work with C/CAG, including month-end/year-end close, submittal of audit documents, and production of the financial statements. 
• Develop financial forecasts and review and produce revenue projections for C/CAG funding sources to identify vulnerabilities and potential solutions. 
• Provide strategic analysis of issues that affect C/CAG’s financial stability, such as revenue sensitivity, pension and OPEB funding, and member contribution rates. 
• Serve as the liaison to the Finance Committee and be the primary point of contact. 
• Manage the annual process to submit the indirect cost rate application to Caltrans and secure approval. 
• Review the quarterly investment reports, summarize, and prepare updates for the Finance Committee.
• Assist with the development and implementation of transportation plans, policies, programs, and projects; and the linkage of transportation and land use.
• Coordinate with C/CAG partner agencies on reports, joint studies, and projects.
• Assist with preparing, updating, and administering of planning documents, grants, funding recommendations, and projects.
• Act as liaison and participate on 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 budget 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) 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 RFPs.
• Staff various committee meetings including coordinating the distribution of agenda packets and preparation of minutes.
• Set up meetings, coordinate attendee calendars, make reservations and set up meeting rooms.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: 

• Two or more years of professional experience directly in transportation and/or land use planning.
• Self-starter who has demonstrated the ability to independently perform the full scope of duties required.
• Familiar with making presentations and recommendations to governmental agency boards, commissions, and committees.
• Familiar with public outreach and engagement processes or gathering input from the public.

Salary Information: 
C/CAG Transportation Programs Specialist I:  $85,488.00- $106,870.40 Annually
C/CAG Transportation Programs Specialist II:  $100,380.80- $125,403.20 Annually

Note: This is an unclassified, at-will position allocated to C/CAG.  Unclassified positions are not covered by the County of San Mateo Civil Service Rules.

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: Bachelor's Degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, City Planning or Regional Planning, or related field such as Urban or Regional Studies, Public Policy, Public Administration, Environmental Policy or Studies, Geography, Sociology, Economics, Civil Engineering, or Political Science.

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
Application Deadline: Tuesday, September, 16, 2025
Application Screening: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Civil Service Panel Interviews: Wednesday, October 1, 2025