We are looking for qualified candidates for either a Principal Transportation Planner or a Senior Transportation Planner, not both. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit a letter of interest and résumé. First consideration will be given to individuals who respond by November 14, 2025.
Principal Transportation Planner, Planning Division
Summary
San Francisco is the locus of deployment for many new mobility technologies and services, and the San Francisco County Transportation Authority is deeply engaged in shaping their evolution through policy, investment and research efforts. We also are designated under state law as the Congestion Management Agency for the City and are mandated to develop a Congestion Management Program, which provides evidence of the integration of land use, transportation programming, and air quality goals; preparing a long-range countywide transportation plan to guide the City’s future transportation investment decisions; monitoring and measuring traffic congestion levels in the City; measuring the performance of all modes of transportation; and developing a computerized travel demand forecasting model and supporting databases.
Reports to: Deputy Director for Planning
Exemption Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises a Transportation Planner and external consultant teams. May supervise interns.
Annual Compensation Range: $117,333 – $161,920
Salary is effectively higher since the Transportation Authority offers an employer contribution to a retirement plan in lieu of Social Security.
In addition, the Transportation Authority offers a generous cafeteria-style benefits package, which includes, but is not limited to:
Retirement: Up to 12.58% employer contribution
Insurance: Health, dental, life, and long-term disability. Medical and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts.
Deferred Compensation (Section 457)
Vacation: Three (3) weeks of vacation per year during the first 5 years of service
Holidays: 12 holidays per year, plus 3 personal holidays
Commuter Benefits: Up to $160 per month in Commuter Checks or a $20 per month bike benefit
How to Apply
Send cover letter (indicating where you saw this job posted) and resume via email (jobs@sfcta.org) or mail:
RE: Principal Transportation Planner, Planning Division
Attn: Human Resources
San Francisco County Transportation Authority
1455 Market St., 22nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
Senior Transportation Planner, Planning Division
Summary
The Transportation Planner Series in the Planning Division includes three levels of professional Transportation Planners who manage planning and corridor studies and other planning projects, facilitate community outreach efforts, and represent the Transportation Authority on technical and policy advisory groups. The Senior Transportation Planner has full responsibility for mid-size to larger planning studies.
Reports to: Deputy Director for Planning
Exemption Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Supervisory Responsibilities
May supervise interns and external consultants.
Annual Compensation Range: $101,174 – $139,618
Salary is effectively higher since the Transportation Authority offers an employer contribution to a retirement plan in lieu of Social Security.
In addition, the Transportation Authority offers a generous cafeteria-style benefits package, which includes, but is not limited to:
Retirement: Up to 12.47% employer contribution
Insurance: Health, dental, life, and long-term disability. Medical and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts.
Deferred Compensation (Section 457)
Vacation: Three (3) weeks of vacation per year during the first 5 years of service
Holidays: 12 holidays per year, plus 3 personal holidays
Commuter Benefits: Up to $160 per month in Commuter Checks or a $20 per month bike benefit
How to Apply
Send cover letter (indicating where you saw this job posted) and resume via email (jobs@sfcta.org) or mail:
RE: Senior Transportation Planner, Planning Division
Attn: Human Resources
San Francisco County Transportation Authority
1455 Market St., 22nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
The San Francisco County Transportation Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe diversity and inclusion strengthen our work, and we strive to ensure our staff represents the communities we serve.
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