Transportation Administration Manager

Salary $11,784.93

• $14,384.93
• Monthly $141,419.20
• $172,619.20
• Annually
• Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, May 20, 2026
• Culver City is a dynamic, full-service Charter City where creativity, diversity, and innovation shape how public service is delivered.

Serving approximately 40,000 residents, the City combines a vibrant, walkable community with a strong commitment to sustainability and inclusive growth. Backed by a $370 million budget and a workforce of over 800 employees, Culver City provides a full range of municipal services that directly impact daily life. As the City continues to invest in infrastructure, housing, mobility, and essential services, this is an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organization driving meaningful community impact. The Culver City Transportation Department oversees mobility services citywide, anchored by Culver CityBus fixed-route transit.

The Department includes three divisions:

Transit Operations, City Fleet Services, and Transportation Administrative Services. These divisions provide fixed-route, on-demand, and micro mobility transit; manage the City's vehicle fleet and transportation infrastructure; and handle mobility planning, fiscal operations, safety training, and grant administration. The Department also supports regional transportation policy, citywide initiatives, and the City's Rideshare Program.

THE POSITION

If you're the kind of leader who sees operations as the engine that moves public service forward this is your seat at the table. As Transportation Administration Manager, you won't just manage processes you'll shape how an entire department delivers for its community. From steering multimillion-dollar budgets and grant strategy to building systems that bring clarity, compliance, and efficiency to complex operations, your influence will be felt across every division. You'll partner directly with executive leadership, lead cross-functional initiatives that matter, and bring order and innovation to the moving parts that keep the department running. 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.

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 Minimum Requirements•

Education and Experience:

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.

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license may be required if assigned to drive.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURES

Applicants must receive a passing score on all examination components for placement on the eligible list.

Save The Date:

Interviews have been tentatively scheduled to take place virtually the week of June 8, 2026. Candidates must be available for interview dates.

How To Apply:

For first consideration, all applicants must complete and submit an online application via governmentjobs.com/careers/culvercity and answer all supplemental questions. Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, May 20, 2026.