Salary : $162,593.60 - $203,216.00 Annually
Location : County of San Mateo, CA
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: B211C
Department: Public Works Administration
Opening Date: 08/06/2026
Closing Date: 8/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 50B

Description
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.

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.

Examples Of Duties
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.

Qualifications
Training and ExperienceAny 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.

Application/Examination
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

Analyst: Sarah Huynh (08062026) (Transportation Systems Coordinator - Unclassified - B211)
We invite you to explore our page for a snapshot of the comprehensive and competitive benefits available to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. From health and wellness to financial security, our benefits are designed to support you at every stage of your career. (Please note that benefits are subject to change.)

In addition to core benefits, the County is proud to offer a variety of wellness and professional development programs to help you grow both personally and professionally. Most of these enriching opportunities are available during work hours and come at no cost to you.

As a County employee, you'll also be covered by the federal Social Security system, earning valuable retirement benefits based on your salary and years of service.
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IMPORTANT: Applicants for this position are required to submit responses to the following supplemental questions. Your responses will give us additional information about your background and experience related to this position and will be used in the selection process. Be concise and specific. Neatness, clarity of expression, grammar, spelling and ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses to these questions.

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• No

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This is a Departmental Promotional Only recruitment. Only current County of San Mateo employees in the Probation Department with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date may apply. Do you meet this requirement? (A "No" answer will disqualify you from this recruitment.)

• Yes
• No

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Describe your experience managing complex transportation projects or programs, including those involving transportation technology or multiple project components or disciplines. Be specific about the projects, your role and responsibilities, and your experience coordinating consultants, agencies, and other project partners.
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Imagine you are given the opportunity to develop a new transportation initiative for San Mateo County to address an existing or emerging mobility challenge. What challenge would you prioritize, what solution would you propose, and why? Describe how you would use technology, data, partnerships, or other innovative approaches to develop and implement the solution.
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How did you learn about this position?

• County of San Mateo Website
• County of San Mateo Job Interest Card Notification
• County Hosted Virtual Event
• County Hosted Job Fair
• CalOpps.org
• Civic Match
• College/University Career Center
• Community-based Organization Posting
• Facebook/Instagram
• Friend or Relative
• GovernmentJobs.com
• Indeed
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Professional Publication/Website (Please specify in next question)
• X (formerly called Twitter)
• Zip Recruiter
• Other (Please specify in next question)

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