Mobility & Traffic Engineering Manager

THE CITY

Culver City is a Charter City incorporated in 1917, and is a destination filled with outdoor cafes, unique shops and galleries opening onto pedestrian-friendly boulevards. Culver City has dedicated staff of approximately 800 employees with an overall operating budget of over $368 million. The City provides a full range of municipal services including Fire, Police, Housing & Human Services, Planning & Development, Public Works, Parks, Recreation, & Community Services, and Transportation.

THE POSITION

Mobility & Traffic Engineering Manager

The City of Culver City is seeking a Mobility and Traffic Engineering Manager that will be responsible for planning, engineering and designing a City-wide approach to emerging transportation-related initiatives. This position will coordinate and supervise the diverse mobility and transportation needs of the community which includes understanding trends related to traffic calming, preparing and overseeing the development of traffic related plans, specifications, estimates, reports and studies, and providing technical coordination on traffic engineering projects. This position also reviews and develops traffic and mobility related conditions for development projects, oversees the City's public street meter and residential permit parking programs as well as oversees the development and implementation of transportation related aspects of the City's General Plan, Zoning Ordinance ad of environmental review process.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and understanding of the issues and solutions regarding traffic calming and mobility trends, must possess outstanding leadership and organizations skills and have the capacity to develop and build a new Division, consistent with Department and City priorities. In addition, the ability to maintain effective working relationships with public officials, department heads, staff, and external customers is essential to the success of this position.

Training and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an accredited college or university preferably supplemented by course work in traffic engineering, and four years of professional level experience in transportation planning/management or traffic engineering.

Licenses and Certificates :
Registration as a Professional Traffic Engineer or Civil Engineer in the State of California, and a California Class C driver's license if assigned to drive.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURES

The most qualified candidates will be invited to an appraisal interview to evaluate experience, technical abilities, personal qualities, communications skills and suitability for the position. Appraisal interview is tentatively scheduled for week of August 10, 2026.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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 fingerprinting must be completed with acceptable results. Your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (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, the employee is subject to further reporting from the 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 the 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 three (3) business days prior to the test at (310) 253-5640.

The City of Culver City offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, and vision.

This position is represented by Culver City Management Group (CCMG).

The City of Culver City offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, and vision. For more detailed information regarding the benefits associated with this position please visit the
Culver City Human Resources Department website .

• Refer to the ‘ Employee Benefits ’ page to view the current Benefit Summary Guide.
• Refer to the ‘ Labor and Employee Relations ’ page to view the applicable MOU.

Closing Date/Time: 7/23/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

City of Culver City

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