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Madison has an opportunity for the right urban planner or transportation professional passionate about Transit, Cycling, and Complete Streets.

With the retirement of the fabulous Tom Lynch, the city is looking for a new Director of Transportation.

governmentjobs.com/careers/mad

www.governmentjobs.comDirector of TransportationThe City of Madison is seeking a visionary, strategic, collaborative, and empathetic leader to continue our efforts to move the city towards safe, sustainable, and equitable transportation options for all residents. Madison is a leader in providing sustainable and safe transportation choices. Over the past five years, Madison has made significant strides in transportation, launching Bus Rapid Transit and a Vision Zero project, conducting a transit network redesign, implementing Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) and Transportation Demand Management (TDM), achieving designation as a Platinum Biking and Gold Walking City, and beginning work on curb management. We seek a leader who will build on and expand this work.As head of the City of Madison's Department of Transportation, the Director will have a unique opportunity to shape transportation planning, policy and implementation for Madison, a growing mid-size City with a unique and high quality of life. The Department includes the Traffic Engineering Division, the Transit Division and the Parking Division. This work is characterized by considerable independent judgment and discretion in leading, managing, planning, coordinating and implementing diverse programs. Work is performed under the general direction of the Mayor, and within public policy parameters.Employment will be subject to a five (5) year employment contract negotiated by the Mayor and approved by the Common Council and a term of the contract requires residency in the City of Madison.IMPORTANT: THERE ARE TWO (2) SUPPLEMENTAL ESSAY QUESTIONS ON THE JOB POSTING.YOU MUST ATTACH YOUR ANSWERS IN THE ATTACHMENTS SECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. YOU MUST ALSO ATTACH A COVER LETTER AND RESUME.(To view the questions, click on the supplemental question tab OR view the bottom section of the job bulletin)**APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WITHOUT ATTACHED ESSAY RESPONSES, COVER LETTER AND RESUME WILL BE ELIMINATED FROM CONSIDERATION. Our CommunityThe City of Madison is regularly included in lists of top places to live. A thriving food scene, more than 200 miles of trails for hiking, biking and snowshoeing, excellent healthcare, and of course great transit work together to help meet Madison’s vision to be inclusive, innovative, and thriving.#11 Best Places to Live in the Nation – U.S. News and World Report – 2023#1 Best Places to Live – Livability.com – 2021 and 2022#1 Best Cities for Families – SafeHome.org – 2019#2 ranked among top 30 mid-sized US cities for green commuting - CommercialCafe – 2024More Madison rankings and accolades can be found on Destination Madison.Employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We value the unique blend of lived experiences and diverse perspectives that comes from non-traditional education pathways and the variety of transferrable skills each candidate brings to the table. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Even if every item on the job posting doesn’t match your experience perfectly, we encourage you to apply and share how your skills and experience can best serve our community.