Executive Director, Transportation Services (PLNG MGR 2)

The Executive Director, Transportation Services is a senior management position responsible for providing broad, strategic vision and direction on transportation issues for the UC Davis campus in Davis, California, working in close collaboration with colleagues at UC Davis' Sacramento campus. Under the general direction of the Associate Vice Chancellor (AVC) for Safety Services, leads the Transportation Services (TS) units. Supports client relationships, stewardship responsibilities, and supervision of staff. Responsible for managing and aligning these units with planning and environmental stewardship initiatives, supporting the overall success of UC Davis transportation networks and sustainability. Maintains customer service standards for campus stakeholders and identifies opportunities for business process improvement in areas interfacing with the University. The Executive Director of Transportation Services is responsible for creating an integrated customer-friendly platform across all transportation program areas to ensure access and mobility to the Davis campus in increasingly sustainable modes for all communities of people who study, work, and visit the campus. Also responsible for continuous improvement processes and for developing new programs to advance mobility, access, safety, and sustainability goals. Serves as a member of the Safety Services' senior management team.

Apply By Date: Monday, August 11, 2025 by 11:59p PDT; screening and selection can begin any time

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible senior-level management experience in planning, organizing, and directing a complex operational unit, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Experience managing budget, financial and administrative operations in a research, teaching and/or public service environment.
• Experience selecting, supervising, training, and evaluating supervisory professionals and technical staff.
• Experience in sound leadership skills, human resources management, effective interpersonal skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in effectively aligning resources with goals in an environment of competitive demands for resources.
• Skill to establish work assignments, set expectations, evaluate performance and provide reward or corrective action as required.
• Excellent analytical and management skills to independently recommend solutions to complex problems and issues.
• Knowledge of fundamentals of parking facility design. Knowledge of design standards commonly used in general construction.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Certified Administrator of Public Parking (CAPP) or similar certification is preferred.
• Proven leadership ability and experience in directing skilled work teams engaged in delivering civil and industrial services.
• Knowledge of California statutes including Title 13 (vehicle code), Title 8 (Industrial Relations-Cal OSHA) and the Public Contract Code. Knowledge of California regulations governing air and water quality specifically as related to fleet emissions, greenhouse gas and watershed management.
• Knowledge and familiarity with the Caltrans manual of standard plans and specifications.
• Strong skills in job estimating, work sequencing and business contracts.
• Skill to design and develop programs, facilities and practices used for research and academic efforts.
• Analytical and conceptual skills applied to the resolution of complex problems.
• Identify key issues in complex situations, evaluate options and initiate strategies for resolution.
• Skill to read and understand complex laws and regulations concerning open space, waterway recreation and public transportation facility management.
• Knowledge of current trends, principles, practices, methods and techniques applicable to outdoor program administration.

Key Responsibilities

70% - Transportation Operations and Planning

Determine, promote and implement the culture, values and strategic direction of Safety Services while leading the Transportation Services organization. Partner with campus leadership and the campus community to set direction and establish priorities for functions/activities, including strategic and long-range planning. Manage initiatives and strategies with special attention to cross-unit priorities. Responsible for integrating transportation & access needs with the campus Long Range Development Plan by developing & implementing the transportation System Management plan. Incorporate campus, local & regional influences & requirements into planning efforts. Plan elements of a comprehensive parking & transportation strategy for long- and short-term campus access needs by balancing parking inventory with sustainable transportation goals & outcomes in an ever-changing transportation environment. Develop & lead program evaluation & analysis related to service changes & sustainability goals to meet dynamic & shifting transportation needs. Directly manage the TS unit. Work with managers to present a safe, welcoming, attractive, well-maintained, increasingly sustainable and highly functioning 'public realm' each day for the campus and community. Manage performance, mentor, train, and motivate employees. Oversee recruitment and selection activities. Develop, review, and disseminate internal operating policies and procedures. Support development, analysis, implementation and refinement of client focused operations in concert with analysis, tracking and implementation of mandates and initiatives related to long term campus planning and environmental stewardship objectives. Utilize reporting models consistent with industry standards, business conditions and campus/University-wide principles, policies and procedures. Plan, prioritize, execute and monitor continuous process improvement initiatives in the context of a learning organization. Develop detailed project and/or implementation strategies with milestones and checkpoints. Monitor processes to ensure optimum functional levels to meet organizational goals, compliance standards, service level agreements and policy mandates and implement change as needed. Manage feasibility studies as well as surveys that have a controlling impact on the quality of both new and existing programs. Programs and studies include Daily Choice, the South and West campus parking program, annual parking rate study, annual transportation study, and central core access program changes. Lead program development and implementation with external and internal constituent groups. Ensure appropriate environmental & regional planning and monitoring is coordinated with Environmental Planning and Environmental Health & Safety, City/Campus entities, and Yolo/Solano Air Quality Management District. Plan with local transit agencies to improve transit services and to develop appropriate incentives to attract riders.

20% - Budgetary Leadership& Analytics

Develop, implement, and monitor TS performance model and utilization via metrics related to daily operations and stewardship objectives. Analyze supported processes, tasks and activities for re-engineering and process improvement opportunities to increase operational effectiveness. In coordination with FOA Business Partners, develop budget projections for operating cost which includes calculating proposed parking permit rate changes; prepare and present budgetary findings and metrics to senior management. Meet with customers to review services and service partnership expectations and agreements. Manage and participate in the negotiation of terms and conditions of complex contract agreements such as parking applications/systems, Aggie Square terms and operating conditions, and the Causeway Connection. Meet regularly with campus planners and sustainability planners to integrate stewardship and operational outcomes.

10% - Training and Development

Identify training and development opportunities. Collaborate with managers and develop training and development plans to provide initial and ongoing training opportunities for staff and clients. Utilize technology to maximize opportunities for learning and performance. Support all aspects of training and development programs to keep staff current in their roles and to transition staff into new roles as needed in support of stewardship initiatives.

Department Overview

Position has responsibility for the following units and programs: Parking Services oversees the development, planning, implementation, administration and management of programs, goals, budgets, policies and procedures for campus parking operations that include more than 18,000 parking spaces and three parking structures on the Davis Campus and the Aggie Square Garage at the Sacramento Campus. This unit includes parking enforcement, event parking coordination and permit sales. University Airport oversees and manages the planning, development, implementation, fiscal, maintenance, and operational responsibilities of a general aviation public airport, including a development program that integrates all legal, economic, and political aspects, a land assessments program, and a property management program. Manages operations and maintenance of existing facilities and services; coordinates airport/aviation planning; complies with the rules and regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration and the State Division of Aeronautics; secures and manages federal and state grants/loans in support of maintenance and operational requirements; manages a complex aviation fuel program; and manages the contractual agreements of two fixed-based operators, Davis Air Repair and the Cal Aggie Flying Farmers. Transportation Demand Management Program oversees the management of the programs and services that support sustainable modes of transportation and Transportation Demand Management strategies. Reviews development proposals and works with federal, state, and regional agencies to develop and implement programs to promote sustainable transportation modes, improve air quality, and reduce single occupancy vehicle automobile trips. Oversee marketing, verification of plan compliance and the research of other successful programs. Bicycle Program oversees the management and encouragement of the popular and beneficial use of the bicycle as an important mode of transportation to, from, and on campus by providing the campus community with a safe, secure, and efficient cycling environment in response to customer needs and expectations. UC Davis is consistently ranked as the top bicycle-friendly campus in the country. Mobility Assistance Shuttle Program oversees the management of the shuttle service provided to campus students, faculty and staff with documented disabilities. The shuttle program provides on campus rides to specified locations for academic or work-related purposes year-round. Manage the intra-campus shuttle between the UC Davis Health campus and other campuses including their programs and inter- agency agreements. Chair and participate on transportation related committees to include the Campus Mobility Committee, Transportation Parking Administrative Advisory Committee, Micromobility Committee, and others.

Position Information

• Salary or Pay Range: $116,300.00 - $254,700.00
• Salary Frequency: UCANNL - Annual Rate
• Salary Grade: Grade 27
• UC Job Title: PLNG MGR 2
• UC Job Code: 005922
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100
• Shift (Work Schedule): M-F, 8am-5pm
• Location: TAPS (TAPS)
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Work extended or alternate hours as needed. Employee is personally responsible for following/adhering to safety policies and procedures.

Special Requirements

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.

As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

To view the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere

To learn more about our background check program, please visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks