Transportation Systems Coordinator - Unclassified (Departmental Promotional Only)

The City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Transportation Systems Coordinator. Transportation Systems Coordinators plan, organize and coordinate activities and programs related to the Congestion Management Program for the County; provide technical and administrative support to the City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) and its committees on transportation issues, including agenda planning and coordination of presentations, research and follow up on requests for information, and formulation of policy recommendations; and coordinate projects with the cities within the County and outside agencies. 

 

C/CAG

The City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) is a joint powers agency whose members include the County of San Mateo and the twenty (20) incorporated cities and towns within San Mateo County.  C/CAG is governed by a 21-member Board of Directors and is advised by nine standing committees.  C/CAG is the designated Congestion Management Agency (CMA) in San Mateo County, also known as the County Transportation Agency (CTA), the Airport Land Use Commission, and the Countywide Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program Manager.
   
C/CAG was initially formed to address common issues among members, to adopt and implement state mandated countywide plans and programs including Congestion Management, Airport Land Use Compatibility, and integrated solid waste management.  Over time, it has evolved to address several additional issues that affect the quality of life of the community, including transportation planning and sustainable communities, stormwater runoff, transportation/housing linkage, and climate change. C/CAG provides a collaborative forum for all jurisdictions in San Mateo County to pursue our goals for a safe, equitable, and accessible multi-modal transportation network and an environmentally sustainable, climate resilient future. 
 

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.

NOTE: This is an unclassified, at-will position. Unclassified positions are not covered by the Civil Service Rules. The list created from this recruitment, however, may be used to fill classified vacancies.

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

• Plan, manage, and coordinate complex, multi-component transportation projects and programs from concept development through implementation, including projects that integrate transportation technology, active transportation, traffic operations, safety, and other multimodal improvements.
• Provide technical and administrative support to the City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) and its committees, including agenda planning and coordination of presentations, research and follow up on requests for information, and formulation of policy recommendations.
• Manage complex project delivery activities, including development of scopes of work, schedules, and budgets; procurement and contracting; direction and coordination of consultants and vendors; technical and stakeholder coordination; risk and issue resolution; and monitoring of project milestones and deliverables. Represent the County and C/CAG in meetings and interactions with the regional planning agency, the State Department of Transportation, and Bay Area congestion management agencies; and interpret and implement rules and regulations.
• Provide highly complex staff assistance to senior-level management.
• Participate in the development and implementation of program goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities.
• Maintain and foster effective working relationships with a variety of public and private organizations, including other County departments and agencies.
• Assist in the development of County-wide transportation priorities and implementation strategies.
• Assist in advocating for funding to support comprehensive transportation programs.
• Advise Legislators of the official position on legislation taken by C/CAG and maintain liaison with officials in the Legislative and other governmental jurisdictions to further the interests of C/CAG in such matters.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Training and Experience
Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is three years of increasingly responsible managerial experience preferably in the transportation field.
 

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of public administration and program management, including transportation planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Principles and practices of contract negotiation, preparation, and administration.
• Pertinent local, state, and federal laws, rules, regulations, and enforcement procedures.
• Practices and procedures as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs.
• Basic principles and practices of the County's operations and its administration and organization.

Skill/Ability to:

• Research, analyze, and make recommendations on administrative and management practices and procedures.
• Perform transportation planning and programming.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing to diverse audiences.
• Prepare comprehensive administrative, fiscal, and technical reports and correspondence.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others contacted in course of performing assigned responsibilities.
• Integrate a variety of activities and services to achieve program goals, objectives, and priorities.
• Apply principles and techniques of community organization.

Departmental Promotional Only. Only current County of San Mateo employees in the Department of Public Works 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 may apply.  

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: Pass/Fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will 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. All applicants who meet 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 Questionnaire must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline
Final Filing Date:  Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST
Application Screening:  Friday, August 21, 2026
Civil Service Panel Interview: Week of August 31, 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.

Analyst: Sarah Huynh (08062026) (Transportation Systems Coordinator - Unclassified - B211)