Transportation Administration Manager

**Applications will be accepted until Friday, November 21, 2025**

Bring your vision and expertise to Culver City and help drive the future of sustainable and effective transportation.

The City of Culver City, a Charter City incorporated in 1917, is one of Southern California’s most vibrant and culturally diverse communities. Home to approximately 40,000 residents, Culver City is recognized for its creative economy, commitment to sustainability, and inclusive approach to growth. The City boasts a walkable downtown filled with local shops, restaurants, and cultural venues, offering a high quality of life for residents and visitors alike. With a dedicated workforce of approximately 800 employees, the City provides a full range of municipal services, including Fire, Housing & Human Services, Planning & Development, Police, Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS), Public Works, and Transportation. The City’s Fiscal Year 2025–26 budget is approximately $370 million. As Culver City continues to grow, it is proactively investing in infrastructure, housing, and public services to ensure a dynamic, equitable, and sustainable future for all.

This unclassified management position plans, organizes, and oversees the administrative division of the Transportation Department, including financial operations, grants, procurement, human resources coordination, and compliance reporting. The Transportation Administration Manager reports to the Chief Transportation Officer or designee and supervises professional, technical, paraprofessional, and clerical staff. The role collaborates closely with other Transportation divisions, such as Mobility Planning, Operations, and Fleet and Facility Services, and leads cross-departmental projects and initiatives.

View the advertising flyer for the Transportation Administration Manager role here.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying, such as: bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public or Business Administration, Finance, Urban Planning, Transportation Management, or related field. Master’s degree desirable.

Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in public transportation administration, including budgeting, grant management, procurement, compliance, and staff supervision. Strong understanding of transit agency operations. Experience with transportation funding programs is strongly preferred.

Knowledge of:

• Public administration and organizational management principles
• Budgeting, accounting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Federal/state/local transportation funding and regulatory frameworks
• Grant development and compliance
• Project and contract management
• Data-driven decision-making and performance metrics
• Effective supervision, training, and evaluation practices
• Customer service and interdepartmental collaboration

Skill and Ability to:

• Manage complex projects and competing deadlines
• Communicate effectively—both verbally and in writing
• Develop policies and interpret regulations
• Analyze issues and recommend solutions
• Lead teams and motivate staff
• Build cooperative relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Represent the department professionally in public settings
• Use data and technology to support operational efficiency

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily sedentary in an office setting.
• Requires vision (correctable), hand dexterity, and ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
• Is subject to office environmental conditions.

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROCESS:

How To Apply: For first consideration, all applicants must complete and submit an online application via governmentjobs.com.

Save The Date: Interviews have been tentatively scheduled to take place virtually the week of December 1, 2025. Candidates must be available for interview dates.

The provisions of this job posting do not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions in this posting may be modified or revoked without notice.

Continuation in the examination process and subsequent placement on the eligible list of a person convicted of a crime depends upon the nature of the conviction and the conduct of the applicant subsequent to the offense. Convictions will be evaluated on a job-related basis and will not automatically disqualify someone from further consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City of Culver City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, religion, political affiliation, or sexual orientation/identification.

Conditions of Employment:

• Background/ Reference Check: Upon a conditional job offer, a live scan finger printing must be completed with acceptable results. Your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.
• Pre-placement medical evaluation including drug screen (select positions).
• E-Verify: Proof of U.S. citizenship, alien residency or authorization to work in the U.S. will be required at time of appointment.

The City of Culver City intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department 24 hours from date of notice at (310) 253-5640.