Transportation Demand Program Manager Needed - Santa Monica, CA

This listing closes on 6/2/2025 at 5:30 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.

• Spearheads development and implementation of the City’s aggressive approach in the Land Use and Circulation Element (LUCE) of the General Plan to reduce auto trips through a range of measures, to maximize use of parking resources, and to lead the formation and ongoing implementation of Transportation Demand Districts throughout the City
• Works under the direction and supervision of the Mobility Manager and/or designee, who provide work assignments, periodically reviews work in progress and reviews work upon completion
• Works closely with the Transportation Management, Strategic Planning and City Planning Divisions
• Exercises administrative and technical supervision over professional and clerical staff
• Develops and implements the formation of transportation demand management and parking management districts by working with neighborhoods, property owners, businesses, developers, Business Improvement Districts (BID), and Transportation Demand Management (TDM) entities
• Leads, educates, negotiates with and develops partnerships with private and institutional partners to implement the goals, policies and actions identified in the new Land Use and Circulation Element (LUCE), currently in draft form as a Strategic Framework, including the creation of shared parking districts and developing cooperative efforts between employers, major institutions and other interested parties to reduce vehicle trips
• Leads efforts to establish Transportation Management Associations (T.M.A.s) or similar organizations at an area or district wide level
• Develops and builds on City relationships and partnerships with existing and new employers, developers, BIDs, Santa Monica College, schools, hospitals, the visitor and tourism industry, and other institutions and organizations
• Works closely with staff of the Strategic and Transportation Planning and City Planning Divisions, Big Blue Bus and other City departments to lead efforts that will result in reduced vehicle trips; facilitate the use of alternative modes including transit, walking and biking; and strategically use parking resources as a policy tool to further these goals
• Develops on-going system-wide performance measures
• Guides the creation of project-based performance measures; assists with development project reviews as assigned
• Identifies and implements solutions to issues that deter development of “best practices” in shared parking, parking districts, and measures to encourage the use of transit, biking and walking, including development of approaches to address insurance issues, payment mechanisms and other practicalities required for implementation
• Organizes, directs, and assigns the work of the special-purpose teams; reviews staff reports and manages and tracks the completion of work to ensure compliance with the Division's Performance Objectives
• Oversees the day-to-day work of assigned professional, technical and clerical staff
• Administers the City’s Transportation Management Ordinance (TMO), monitoring compliance with specific requirements incorporated into the City’s zoning code, specific plans and conditions of approval for development
• Provides guidance and direction on review and analysis of planning applications, zoning and land use matters, environmental issues, revisions to ordinances, and preparation of modifications to the General Plan, Specific Plans and area plans
• Provides training and mentoring for division staff
• Assists the Division Managers with team building and development and implementation of a professional development program for division staff and the implementation of the division's mission as related to Transportation Demand Management
• Develops and presents reports to Director, City Manager, Planning Commissions, City Council, and community groups regarding the development and status of policies and programs
• Manages and coordinates large and complex projects related to development and implementation of programs and policies
• Develops funding sources and plans for Transportation Demand Management programs and measures
• Provides guidance with respect to the Department’s budget as it relates to transportation demand management program development
• Monitors and tracks activities with respect to revenues, expenditures, and workload and provides budget analyses
• Coordinates extensive public outreach efforts to community groups and other stakeholders as related to implementation and operation of transportation demand management districts, parking districts, shared parking or other related policy and project matters
• Provides guidance concerning the development and implementation of "customer care" initiatives, website development and maintenance, and other initiatives to develop effective communication with stakeholders
• Performs other related duties, as assigned
• Land use and development finance practices
• Transportation and operations planning, parking, or other related areas
• Business and economic development practices
• Proactively deliver and implement programs
• Conduct comprehensive studies and analyses and make recommendations
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Negotiate effectively with community groups, businesses, and developers
• Recommend and establish and implement transportation demand management programs and strategies
• Facilitate public meetings and public input effectively
• Coordinate multiple staff and consultants and public processes to complete projects on time and on budget
• Interpret and apply policies and regulations
• Provide effective customer service
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City employees, the public, and City Boards and Commissions
• Effectively train and supervise staff
• Making public presentations, meeting facilitation and conducting workshops
• Work is performed within a busy office environment with many interruptions and tight, frequently changing deadlines for work
• Responsibilities may require attendance at weekend and evening meetings