Transportation Mobility Program Manager - Office of Sustainability

About This Position The City of Phoenix Office of Sustainability advances sustainability and resilience across the city and within municipal operations. We collaborate with city departments, government institutions, and community partners to implement innovative programs that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and drive climate action. The Office of Sustainability (OOS) seeks a Sustainable Transportation & Mobility Program Manager. Reporting to the Chief Sustainability Officer, this role requires initiative and independent judgment. We seek a collaborative, experienced professional with strong technical expertise to lead the planning, implementation, and coordination of citywide zero-emission mobility initiatives. Responsibilities Include And Are Not Limited To Oversee grant management, compliance, and reporting, primarily for the Charging Fueling Infrastructure grant. Manage the public EV charging portfolio by maintaining vendor relationships, monitoring charger performance, shaping strategic direction, overseeing financial reporting, and coordinating maintenance. Manage the deployment of low- and no-emission mobility options, fleet electrification, e-bike and micro-mobility programs, and public EV charging infrastructure. Manage procurement, RFP development, vendor selection, and financial tracking for materials and services supporting sustainable transportation initiatives. Advance policy and program development for sustainable mobility with residents, community-based organizations, businesses, and institutional partners to support the City's Climate Action Plan (CAP) and Transportation Electrification Action Plan (TEAP). Implement assigned actions under the City's CAP and Transportation TEAP. Design and facilitate community workshops, listening sessions, and co-design processes. Synthesize community input into actionable programs and projects. Coordinate with City departments and external stakeholders to deliver assigned projects. Identify, pursue, and manage external funding to support CAP and TEAP implementation. Track and report on Key Performance Indicators for assigned actions. The temporary position will be funded through September 2029, with a possibility to be made regular in a future budget cycle. The temporary position will have benefits but will not earn city retirement credits or participate financially into the city¿s retirement program. If the successful candidate is a current City employee, all benefits will still be applicable, and the employee will still contribute to their pension. Temporary positions are not covered under civil service rules, and thus employment is considered ¿at-will¿ and employees may be separated at any time. IDEAL CANDIDATE Skilled project manager with experience in contract negotiation, multi-million-dollar budget oversight, and interagency coordination. Ability to manage competing priorities under strict grant deadlines at the local, state, or federal level. Demonstrated knowledge of large-scale sustainable transportation, EV technology, and charging infrastructure, with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to the public and elected officials. Ability to identify opportunities for grants, partnerships, or pilot projects in energy, sustainability, or community engagement. Ability to lead proactively, build consensus among diverse stakeholders, take ownership, and enable others' success. SALARY Pay Range: $102,232.00 to $137,009.60 annually. Hiring Range: $102,232.00 to $124,259.20 annually. Pay Range Explanation Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification. Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase. Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease. Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade. When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit. Your job classification can be found in eCHRIS > Personal Details under your name, located in the top left section of the page. The pay grade and classification/unit of your current position may be found by looking up your job title on the job description page. Benefits A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes: Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information. 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions. Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans. Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan. Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually. Dental, vision, and life insurance options. Employer paid long-term disability. Free Bus/light rail pass. Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year. Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days. Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period. Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi. For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field. Five years of professional experience in program and project management, preferably within a government or public sector environment. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted. All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position. For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here. The City job description can be found here. Preferred Qualifications The minimum qualifications listed above, plus: Master's degree in sustainability, engineering, public administration, urban planning, or a related field, and/or a professional certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), or LEED AP. Five or more years of project or program management experience in sustainability strategy, implementation, and/or sustainable transportation transition planning. Direct experience implementing fleet decarbonization plans, charging infrastructure strategies, electrification pilots, or equivalent municipal alternative-fuel strategies. Demonstrated experience in designing and facilitating stakeholder engagement and in building partnerships across sectors. Experience working with electric utilities, such as APS and SRP, on programs, electric charging infrastructure strategies, and delivering integrated roadmaps. RECRUITMENT DATES Recruitment closes November 2, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date. This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future. How To Apply Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document , your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address. WE ARE HERE TO HELP Job interviews may be held by video or audio conference. If you are in need of computer resources, click here for free options. Arizona at Work has frequent classes to help with resume writing, interviewing skills, and general career guidance. Click here for more information. Explore other Employment Opportunities with the City of Phoenix. Subscribe to receive e-mail notifications about new employment opportunities. If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to an accessibility issue, please contact the Human Resources Department by phone at (602) 495-5700 or by text at (800) 367-8939. You may also fill out and submit a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form. REFERENCE Program Manager, JC:08600, ID# 63401, 10/27/26, USM, AW, Benefits:007 Building the Phoenix of tomorrow. #DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWork City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.