Salary: $150,217.00 - $202,176.00 Annually
Location : Mesa
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: ES - 2527
Department: City of Mesa
Opening Date: 08/26/2025
Closing Date: 9/26/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

About the Position
The is seeking an innovative, strategic, and dynamic leader to serve as its next Transportation Department Director. This executive-level role oversees a $57.6M operating budget, nearly 200 personnel, and implementation of Mesa's bold 2050 Transportation Master Plan-a roadmap designed to enhance mobility, safety, and connectivity for one of the nation's fastest-growing cities.

The Director will lead a multi-disciplinary team responsible for traffic engineering, multimodal planning, operations, and infrastructure maintenance. This highly visible position works closely with City leadership, regional partners, and the community to deliver a safe, efficient, and forward-thinking transportation network.

Supplemental Information

To be considered for this exceptional career opportunity, submit your resume, cover letter, and a list of six work-related references that will not be contacted until the final interviews (two supervisors, two direct reports, and two colleagues). Your resume should reflect years and months of employment, as well as the size of staff and budgets you have managed.

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For additional information about this position, please contact:
Abby Ackers
Senior Executive Recruiter

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