Transportation and Mobility Division Manager

City of Thousand Oaks; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Thousand Oaks invites applications for the Transportation & Mobility Division Manager in the Public Works Department. This newly created role will plan and manage extensive transportation, mobility, and public transit programs with emphasis on active transportation and transit.

The Division Manager leads staff, oversees budgets, contracts, and project delivery, and collaborates with city officials and regional partners to advance transportation initiatives while balancing priorities

Qualifications

• Strategic leader who guides division activities toward long-term objectives.
• Sound judgment when evaluating complex issues and alternatives.
• Strong administrator managing budgets, contracts, and grants with accountability.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct division activities; establish long-term goals, annual work standards, policies, and procedures.
• Lead and evaluate assigned staff; set expectations, provide coaching, and support professional development.
• Develop and administer operating and capital budgets; forecast funding needs and approve expenditures.
• Manage consultants, contractors, interagency agreements, funding agreements, and service contracts.
• Lead the implementation of the City’s Active Transportation Plan, including pedestrian and bicycle improvements citywide.
• Oversee Thousand Oaks Transit operations, contractor performance, and customer service.
• Direct traffic signal operations, pedestrian crossings, traffic calming, traffic engineering studies, and traffic control activities.
• Plan and oversee transportation and transit capital projects, including design, bidding, construction, and closeout.
• Support land development entitlement, plan review, and permitting processes for private projects involving transportation and transit impacts.
• Prepare staff reports, funding and grant applications, correspondence, and presentations for City leadership, commissions, and boards.
• Respond to complex public inquiries and complaints and represent the City before outside agencies and community stakeholders.
• Analyze traffic data and accident information and direct studies, investigations, and recommendations.
• Provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Deputy Public Works Director.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Judgment

Budget management

Collaboration

Communication

People development

Community focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/traffic planning/engineering

Job description

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Work in a dynamic environment supported by a large team of talented engineers and public works professionals
• Play a key role in implementing several innovative transit and active transportation programs
• Great mix of office and field work

SALARY

The anticipated hiring range for the Transportation & Mobility Division Manager position is $141,796 - $177,245 annually, with a full position salary range extending up to $212,694. The City typically makes offers within the hiring range based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

DESCRIPTION

The City of Thousand Oaks has an excellent opportunity for the new role of Transportation & Mobility Division Manager in the Public Works Department. This newly created position will be responsible for planning and managing the City’s extensive transportation, mobility, and public transit programs, with an emphasis on active transportation and transit.

The Transportation & Mobility Division Manager serves as a division head with broad responsibility for selecting, directing, supervising, training, and evaluating staff. The position oversees transportation and transit planning, traffic engineering, traffic signal infrastructure, transit operations, crossing guards, review of private projects for transportation impacts, transportation capital project delivery, consultant and contractor management, and operating and capital budgets.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical, administrative, and interpersonal skills; sound independent judgment; and the ability to manage complex programs, competing priorities, and sensitive issues while maintaining effective relationships with City officials, regional partners, contractors, and the community.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, organize, and direct division activities; establish long-term goals, annual work standards, policies, and procedures
• Lead and evaluate assigned staff; set expectations, provide coaching, and support professional development
• Develop and administer operating and capital budgets; forecast funding needs and approve expenditures and adjustments
• Manage consultants, contractors, interagency agreements, funding agreements, and service contracts
• Lead the implementation of the City’s Active Transportation Plan, including pedestrian and bicycle improvements citywide
• Oversee Thousand Oaks Transit operations, contractor performance, and customer service
• Direct traffic signal operations, pedestrian crossings, traffic calming, traffic engineering studies, and traffic control activities
• Plan and oversee transportation and transit capital projects, including design, bidding, construction, and closeout
• Support land development entitlement, plan review, and permitting processes for private projects involving transportation and transit impacts
• Prepare staff reports, funding and grant applications, correspondence, and presentations for City leadership, commissions, and boards
• Respond to complex public inquiries and complaints and represent the City before outside agencies and community stakeholders
• Analyze traffic data and accident information and direct studies, investigations, and recommendations
• Provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Deputy Public Works Director

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is a strategic, collaborative, and solutions-oriented transportation professional who can balance technical expertise with public-sector leadership.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the following qualities:

• Strategic Leader: Sets direction, establishes priorities, and guides division activities toward long-term organizational objectives with a focus on effective project management.
• Sound Judgment: Analyzes complex issues, evaluates alternatives, and makes practical, well-reasoned recommendations.
• Strong Administrator: Manages budgets, contracts, state and federal grants, projects, and competing deadlines with accuracy and accountability.
• Collaborative Partner: Builds effective relationships with City departments, regional agencies, consultants, contractors, commissions, and the public.
• Effective Communicator: Explains technical and policy matters clearly in written reports, presentations, meetings, and public settings.
• People Developer: Leads, mentors, trains, and evaluates staff while fostering high standards of service and performance.
• Community Focused: Responds professionally to public concerns and advances in innovative transportation, transit and mobility services that support the community.

EDUCATION

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil or traffic planning/engineering, urban planning, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE

Seven years of professional civil or traffic engineering experience, including two years of supervisory or management responsibility.

A valid Class C California driver’s license is required.

Registration as a Civil Engineer by the State of California or registration as a Traffic Engineer by the State of California is highly desirable.

JOB VIDEO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHWOYPo4vs0

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

FILING DEADLINE

Recruitment may close at any time. Open until a sufficient number of qualified applicants has been received.

First review of candidates: Monday, October 19, 2026.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Applicants are required to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire. We will use it throughout the process to help determine each applicant's qualifications for the position. Additional information about the City is available on our website at www.toaks.gov.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The City of Thousand Oaks makes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to participate in the selection process. If you wish to request an accommodation in order to participate in the selection process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the final filing date. Applicants requesting an accommodation should document the request, including the type and extent of accommodations requested to participate in the selection process and/or perform the duties of the job for which they applied.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

In order to qualify for Veteran’s Preference, a Form DD214, or other acceptable proof of service, must be submitted by the deadline date/time noted in the job announcement. Any veteran who has successfully completed all phases of a selection process for employment with the City shall be granted a final interview regardless of his or her ranking on the eligibility list, provided he/she meets the criteria for an eligible veteran.

NOTICE

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.