What are the responsibilities and job description for the Multimodal Parking Initiatives Manager position at City of San Marcos, Texas?
JOB SUMMARY
The Multimodal Parking Initiatives Manager leads the planning, coordination, and oversight of the City’s parking and micro-mobility programs to support safe, efficient, and user-focused transportation services. The role provides strategic direction for program operations, capital improvements, and service expansion while ensuring strong technical and administrative management. It supervises assigned staff and collaborates across departments to advance multimodal mobility initiatives.
This position is opened until filled.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Develops and leads a comprehensive parking and multimodal transportation program, establishing strategies that support City mobility goals.
- Oversees budgeting, grants, interlocal agreements, public-private partnerships, and procurement activities to ensure effective and compliant program operations.
- Implements key parking and mobility initiatives, aligning program efforts with the Downtown Master Plan, Transportation Master Plan, Comprehensive Plan, and other City priorities.
- Designs and advances sustainable Transportation Demand Management strategies to promote transit use, shared mobility, cycling, and walking.
- Provides administrative support to the Parking Advisory Board and manages all Parking Benefit Districts established by City Council.
- Coordinates parking and multimodal objectives across City departments and integrates them with broader master planning efforts.
- Manages contracts and capital projects related to shared mobility and parking infrastructure, including bike share, scooter operations, car share, and paid parking systems.
- Negotiates and administers lease agreements and public-private partnerships for off-street parking facility planning, construction, and management.
- Represents the program through presentations to City Council, staff, advisory boards, community groups, and external organizations.
- Leads public outreach and marketing efforts to increase awareness and engagement with multimodal and parking initiatives.
- Monitors and evaluates emerging best practices and technologies in parking and mobility to inform program innovation and improvement.
- Provides leadership and oversight for assigned staff, including supervision, training, performance management, and professional development.
- Supports customer service needs, participates in technical training, conducts site reviews, engages in regional mobility initiatives, and performs related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in transportation, urban planning, public administration, engineering, geography or a closely related field. Additional work experience above the required minimum may be substituted on year-for-year basis.
- Five (5) years progressively responsible experience in program development and management, planning and development services, contract management and administration, budget preparation and monitoring. Additional education may be considered in lieu of years of experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Texas Class C Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in transportation, urban planning, public administration, engineering, geography or a closely related field
- Knowledge of Federal Transit Administration and/or other transportation grant management
COMPETENCIES AND ENVIRONMENT
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of resource planning and budget management principles, including analyzing operational needs, forecasting costs, allocating resources, and ensuring efficient, cost-effective program operations.
- Skill in supervising assigned personnel, including hiring, training, performance evaluation, and supporting ongoing staff development.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality; follow written and verbal instructions; communicate clearly and concisely; and uphold a courteous, professional demeanor.
- Ability to build, foster, and sustain positive, collaborative working relationships with a diverse range of community stakeholders.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position requires lifting up to 30 pounds occasionally. Subject to walking, vision, hearing and talking constantly; standing, sitting, lifting, reaching and foot controls frequently; pushing/pulling, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing and balancing occasionally; carrying rarely.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Working conditions involves exposure to variable and/or extreme weather conditions, heavy equipment, fleet machinery, hazardous chemicals/materials, infectious diseases, cuts, burns, or other physical harm. Utilizes personal protective equipment as required.
The City of San Marcos offers its employees a broad range of benefits to enhance their personal and occupational lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance.
BENEFITS
Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
- United Healthcare
- Choice Plus PPO Plan
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Wellness Initiatives
- Virtual Doctor Visits 24/7
- Dental Plan
- Davis Vision Insurance
- Base Vision Plan
- Premium Vision Plan
- Laser Vision Correction discounts
- Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
- Mission Square Retirement Corporation - optional 457-deferred compensation plan & Roth IRA
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- City paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life, AD&D and Long Term Disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Vacation
- Sick Leave
- Holidays
- Longevity Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Activity Center Membership
- Direct Deposit
The City of San Marcos strives to provide employees with an opportunity for a flexible and positive work/life balance. Employees in eligible positions are offered remote telework options of up to two days per week or 40% of an employee's scheduled work hours. Remote telework eligibility will be determined by department directors to ensure the City provides quality services.