DIRECTOR OF PLANNING, PROGRAMMING & TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission; Santa Cruz, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 182,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission is seeking a Director of Planning, Programming & Transportation Services to lead the planning studies, project funding activities, and delivery of transportation services in Santa Cruz.

The role directs staff, ensures compliance with planning rules and funding requirements, and guides the agency's legislative program while aligning goals with community needs.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, provides administrative and functional direction for planning, programming and transportation services.
• Leads production of planning studies, project funding activities and delivery of transportation services.
• Oversees implementation of department goals, policies, and compliance with federal/state/regional requirements.

Job description

DIRECTOR OF PLANNING, PROGRAMMING & TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Priority Screening date is September 18, 2026. This position will remain open until filled.

Salary: $181,792-$243,651 per year

Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, provides administrative and functional direction and oversight for, and participates in the activities and functions of the Planning, Programming, and Transportation Services department; leads the production of the agency’s planning studies, project funding activities and delivery of transportation services; prepares, manages, and conducts professional transportation planning, programming and service delivery work in the field and office for planning, land use and transportation coordination, allocation of funding, production of funding requests for all types of projects, and effective delivery of services to the community; leads the development and implementation of the legislative program; interprets and enforces various planning rules, codes, regulations, and guidelines; develops and implements department goals and objectives; develops and enforces policies, procedures, and standards; ensures that the agency meets all federal, state and regional planning and programming requirements to ensure that projects, programs and services secure funding needed for implementation.

1101 Pacific Ave. Suite 250
Santa Cruz, CA 95060