Senior Transportation Planner, Policy and Programming Division

This recruitment will remain open until filled. However, first consideration will be given to individuals who respond by June 27, 2025.

Senior Transportation Planner, Policy and Programming Division

Summary

The Transportation Planner Series in the Policy and Programming Division includes four levels of professionals who perform complex and sensitive tasks in the areas of fund programming, strategic financial planning, and planning. We are looking for qualified candidates for a Senior Transportation Planner, the third level of professional in this series.

This position will serve as a core member of our funding team. Primary responsibilities are related to our role as Congestion Management Agency and supporting our work to implement the voter-approved expenditure plans for San Francisco’s half-cent sales tax for transportation (Prop L), annual vehicle registration fee (Prop AA), and Traffic Congestion Mitigation Tax (TNC Tax).

This work includes but is not limited to:

• Perform project monitoring and delivery support, and help agencies comply with timely-use-of-funds and other requirements for projects with federal and state transportation grants.
• Provide policy, programming, and funding input into the development of various programs and plans including, but not limited to, the Prop L 5-Year Prioritization Programs and One Bay Area Grant.
• Review funding requests, and prepare and present staff recommendations to management, the Community Advisory Committee, and Transportation Authority Board for consideration and approval.
• Represent the Transportation Authority on technical and policy advisory groups within the City and across the region, and in interactions with staff at Caltrans, MTC, and peer agencies.

Reports to: Deputy Director for Policy and Programming                    

Exemption Status: Full-Time, Exempt.

Full Job Description: Senior Transportation Planner, Policy and Programming Division (PDF)

Supervisory Responsibilities

May supervise interns and external consultants.

Compensation and Benefits

Annual Compensation Range: $101,174 – $139,618

The Transportation Authority offers an employer contribution to a retirement plan in lieu of Social Security. In addition, the Transportation Authority offers a generous cafeteria-style benefits package, which includes, but is not limited to:

Retirement: Up to 12.47% employer contribution

Insurance: Health, dental, life, short- and long-term disability and more. Medical and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts.

Deferred Compensation (Section 457) Up to IRS limit

Vacation: Three (3) weeks of vacation per year during the first 5 years of service.

Holidays: 12 holidays per year, plus 3 personal holidays.   

Commuter Benefits: Up to $160 per month in Commuter Checks or a $20 per month bike benefit. 

How to Apply

Send cover letter (indicating where you saw this job posted) and resume via email ([email protected]) or mail:

RE: Senior Transportation Planner, Policy and Programming Division
Attn: Human Resources
San Francisco County Transportation Authority
1455 Market St., 22nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

The San Francisco County Transportation Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe diversity and inclusion strengthen our work, and we strive to ensure our staff represents the communities we serve. 

We are committed to fostering an environment of mutual respect. We want to employ and provide career advancement opportunities for people of any:

• race and color
• sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression
• religion and belief
• national, social, and ethnic origin
• parental status, including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions
• age
• physical, mental, and sensory disabilities
• HIV status
• marital, civil union, and domestic partnership status
• past and present military service
• family medical history and genetic information
• protected status 

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected] or 415-522-4800.