Director of Transportation
Transportation Department
City of Pasadena, California
Annual Salary: $195,448 – $244,309 DOE/DOQ
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The City of Pasadena seeks a new Director of Transportation to lead the City’s transportation department into a sustainable and equitable future! The Director will be a forward-thinking and strategic administrator who will oversee the fiscal year’s 2024’s operating budget of approximately $44 million, a capital budget of nearly $184 million, and a staff of 54. The ideal Director will take a high-level approach to transportation planning, with a deep passion for and understanding of how transportation impacts communities – uniting or dividing neighborhoods, growing or shrinking wealth inequity, and increasing or limiting access to vital services. With significant Capital Improvements upcoming, the City is seeking a Director with experience in finance, particularly in the areas of budget creation and oversight, grant funding, and cost reduction. The ideal Director will be a technically skilled administrator with exceptional interpersonal skills, who is enthusiastic about collaborating with constituents, special interest groups, and City Council to strategize innovative solutions to safety and transportation concerns.
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THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will possess a visionary mindset and the passion and enthusiasm to motivate a high-functioning team. The Director will serve to ensure that Pasadena’s future transportation needs are considered in all future City planning efforts. Futuristic thinking is vital in this role, with a commitment to inclusive and environmentally conscious transportation planning and strategy. The Director will work collaboratively with other department heads on many issues, such as the City’s general plan, making sure transportation and mobility is built into the plan with appropriate funding and oversight. The Director will be proactive in their approach to public transportation – ensuring that equity is achieved by asking constituents directly about their transportation needs, particularly in historically underrepresented neighborhoods.
While financial and administrative acumen are important, this role is also ideal for someone with excellent interpersonal skills – demonstrating patience, active listening, a calm demeanor, and strong communication skills. The ideal candidate will take the time to personally respond to City Council Members and constituents’ questions and concerns about neighborhood safety and accessibility. The Director will be a hardworking and hands-on administrator, willing to solve problems and relay their reasoning even when delivering disappointing news. Diplomacy, tact, and the ability to help opposing groups find common ground is vital in this role.