The Position

The City of Boulder is seeking a forward-thinking and adaptable Transportation and Mobility Director to lead the planning, development, and management of a world-class municipal mobility system. Responsible for the strategic direction and operational oversight of Boulder’s transportation infrastructure, the Director ensures a safe, efficient, and sustainable multimodal network that reflects Boulder’s values and connects people to each other and where they want to go.

Reporting to an Assistant City Manager, the Director collaborates with City Council, boards, regional partners, and community members to drive initiatives aligned with Boulder’s Sustainability, Equity, and Resilience Framework. A strategic thinker and skilled community builder, the Director fosters relationships at all levels, promotes equity and inclusion, and leads with humility and collaboration to achieve citywide goals.

With extensive knowledge of municipal transportation, the Director applies innovative and adaptive solutions to advance projects, programs, and designs while maintaining high service standards and operational efficiency. They empower staff, encourage participation, and promote a forward-thinking, people-centered culture that embraces change. The role includes overseeing critical service areas, departmental budgets, and emergency response efforts, ensuring Boulder’s transportation system is resilient and prepared for the future.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for the Transportation and Mobility Director is $150,883 – $226,324, with an anticipated hiring range of $150,883 – $211,236, and will depend on the qualifications of the successful candidate. The City of Boulder is a progressive organization that values employee engagement and well-being. The City recognizes the importance of providing an encompassing health and life benefits program to employees, including Hybrid Work, Flex Schedules, Telehealth and Wellness Incentives, Infants and Dogs at Work Program, Local bus Eco-Pass, and an Employee Discount Program on goods and services throughout the Boulder Community. Additional information can be viewed here.

To Be Considered

Respect is one of Boulder’s five City Values, and they are committed to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion. The City celebrates and supports differences across all spectrums, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, ability, and sexual orientation. Through the City’s focus on racial equity, employee benefits, and the many program resources offered to employees, Boulder continually strives to weave respect for one another into the fabric of the organization. 

Add your voice and talent to the City of Boulder and help foster growth in service excellence for an inspired future. Applications will be accepted electronically by Raftelis at jobs.crelate.com. Applicants complete a brief online form and are prompted to provide a cover letter and resume. Open until filled with the first review of applications on June 16, 2025.

Qualifications

A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience as a senior manager in transportation and multi-modal management. Direct experience overseeing innovative, sound, local government transportation that includes transportation planning, project management, operations, and maintenance is essential, as is experience leading the design and administration of municipal/civil engineering projects. Prior experience and knowledge working with an airport are beneficial. Experience in a complex organization working within an environmentally sensitive and/or university community is ideal. Experience with budget preparation, costing of services, revenue collection management and reporting, and fee analysis is required.

A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline is required, with a master’s degree preferred. A valid Colorado driver’s license (or the ability to obtain one) and an acceptable motor vehicle record are required.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

About City of Boulder

The Novak Consulting Group, part of Raftelis, is an industry leader in financial, organizational, communication, and technology consulting for utilities and the public sector. We provide insights and expertise to help government agencies operate as high-performing, sustainable entities, and, ultimately, make their communities better places to live, work, and play.

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