Salary : $96,884.00 - $135,637.00 Annually
Location : Millbrae, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Division: Rail Executive
Department: Rail Development
Opening Date: 07/02/2026
Closing Date: 7/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

General

The Planner - Diridon Station Redevelopment Program reports to the Deputy Director, Diridon Station Redevelopment Program and is responsible for supporting a variety of strategic planning projects and studies for the Diridon Station Redevelopment Program.

This is a three-year (3) limited term position

This position will work from two locations as required (Millbrae and San Jose, CA).
Essential Functions & Duties

• Support planning for Diridon Station Redevelopment Program initiatives including CEQA/NEPA environmental review, program planning, feasibility studies, and related initiatives.
• Support with the implementation of program planning efforts across partner agencies

• Assist in representing the Diridon Station program on local planning coordination efforts including transit-oriented development, technical studies related to CEQA/NEPA clearance and other related planning efforts.
• Contributes to the development and administration of project scopes, budgets, and schedules for the Diridon Station Program.

• Collaborate with partner agency staff, external stakeholders, and the public as it relates to the Diridon Station Redevelopment Program.

Examples of Essential Duties:

• Contribute to the development of schedules, scopes, and budgets for providing planning services; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.

• Participate in partner agency planning efforts; represented the Diridon Program team on interdisciplinary working groups, program planning efforts, and issue specific task forces.

• Assist with Diridon Program funding plan development and the securing of enabling legislation for a project authority.
• Support the preparation of reports, presentations and other communications to senior staff, the Joint Steering Committee, and outside agencies and committees; respond to requests for information orally or written.

• Perform data and geospatial analysis using industry mapping and statistical computing software, manage internal and external data requests.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one's self, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, transportation planning, transportation engineering, public policy, or related field.
• Two years of full-time progressively responsible planning experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A valid California driver's license with a safe driving record preferred.
• One (1) year of transportation planning experience
• Programming and modeling skills are desirable.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication and presentation skills are required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
• Experience working with geographic information systems (GIS) and graphics software, such as Adobe Creative Cloud, is desired.

The selection process may include a panel interview, written and skills test assessments, or supplemental questions. Only those candidates who are the most qualified will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to continue in the process.
How to Apply

• Complete an online employment application by 11:59 p.m. of the listed closing date. Resumes and cover letters will not be accepted in lieu of fully completed applications. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that applications are completed with all relevant information (experience, education, certifications, licenses, references and/or other information).
• The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request. If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.

Below is a summary of the comprehensive benefits provided to District full-time employees:

Health and Welfare Benefits:

• Healthcare Benefits -District employees are offered a choice of healthcare providers under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program. The District will contribute ninety (90) percent towards monthly premiums for full-time employees. Fifty (50) percent for part-time employees.
  
• Free Dental and Vision Benefits provided - Employer Covers Premiums
  
• Free Employee Assistance Benefit - Employees are entitled to 5 face-to-face sessions or telephonic or web-video consultations for problem-solving support per incident, per calendar year.

• Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified Health or Dependent Care expenses.

Retirement Medical Benefits:

• Long Term Disability Insurance - After 90 days of total disability, Administrative full-time employees are eligible for 60% of monthly income covered by the District.
  
• Health and Wellness - Gyms located at most work locations and discounted Weight Watcher Membership Option.

Holidays and Paid Time Off:

• Paid Time Off - Newly hired employees accrue 6.5 hours bi-weekly when hired (if Exempt 8.25 hours). As you move up in years of service credit, the rate of the amount of PTO accrued will also increase.
  
• Paid Holidays - The District provides seven paid holidays throughout the year - New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
  
• Floating Holidays - District employees can earn up to five (5) floating holidays.

Financial Planning Benefits:

• Pension Benefits through CalPERS -You must have a minimum of 5 years of service to be eligible for this pension.

• CalPERS PEPRA vs. Classic - All employees hired on, or after January 1, 2013, are considered PEPRA members and will contribute 8% of their salary up to the maximum IRS cut-off. All Classic members will contribute 6%
  
• Deferred Compensation Options - Select to contribute to one or both of our Tax Deferred Compensation Options
  
• Reliance Standard Life Insurance with 100% premium paid by the District - 1 times annual salary of employee - max $200,000
  
• Optional Life Insurance - Employees may purchase additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible family members.

Growth and Education Benefits:

• Professional Development - Access to LinkedIn Learning and San Mateo County's professional training. District Tuition Reimbursement Program - A maximum of $5,250 per year for courses related to your job or career goals with the District.
  
• Computer Loan Program - Interest-free two-year loan with a maximum amount of $2,000.

Other Amazing Benefits:

• Credit Union - Employees and family members are eligible to join the San Mateo Credit Union and Patelco Credit Union.
  
• Employee Clean Commute (ECC) - Car/Van poolers and Public Transit riders receive a monthly reimbursement.
  
• Commuter Benefits - Free Employee Parking; Free Bus Pass for employee as well as children/spouse; Clipper Card/Go Pass Program for Central employees.

For union employees, all of the above benefits are subject to the employee's Collective Bargaining Agreement. Benefits listed are also subject to change with or without notice and are subject to contract/provider terms and conditions.