Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility

Miami Beach Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility

Nature of Work

Position Overview The City of Miami Beach, FL seeks a dynamic, visionary transportation leader to join an energetic municipal team as Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility. This is a rare opportunity to shape a high-profile, multimodal transportation program that moves millions of people each year and touches the daily life of residents, visitors, and the workforce alike. The Assistant Director will join a high-performing department that is proud of its bold innovation—from on-demand transit, circulators, and regional water taxi services to Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) and smart parking innovations and an ambitious bus shelter and bicycle/micromobility network rollout—and will help turn big ideas into reliable, durable public transit services and multimodal transportation projects.

City Context Located on the southeast coast of Florida, Miami Beach is a cosmopolitan, tropical island city whose residents are as diverse as its visitors. The City boasts over seven miles of beaches and an uninterrupted Beachwalk from one end of the City to the other, a first-class convention center, over 21,000 hotel rooms, art and culture, dining and nightlife, and world-class shopping, all within approximately seven square miles.

Miami Beach has a rich history stemming back to the turn of the 20th century, evolving into a major convention destination and international resort area. With a population of 82,890 residents and an average daily population closer to 200,000, Miami Beach remains a destination for millions of visitors annually. Its evolution from a retirement community to a diverse, multicultural community where the average age is 40 reflects its transformation into a younger, higher income, working community.

• Report directly to the Director of the Transportation and Mobility Department and serve as the Director’s right hand, representing the Department with elected officials, community and advocacy groups, agency partners, and stakeholders.
• Manage a demanding and fluctuating workload, maintaining a professional composure under pressure while leading program delivery across the traffic and transit divisions.
• Oversee the planning, design, and construction of a multi-million dollar portfolio of capital projects, managing consultants, contractors, and project budgets and schedules.
• Translate complex engineering and operational issues into clear, compelling narratives in both oral and written communications.
• Deliver candid counsel focused on pragmatic solutions, sound fiscal stewardship, and teamwork to keep high-visibility projects on time and on budget.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Public Administration, or a related field. Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Minimum of seven years of professional experience in transportation/traffic engineering, transportation planning, and transit service planning/operations.
• Engineer Intern (EI) and/or American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is preferred.

The salary range for this position is $144,910 to $262,175, with an expected starting salary between $160,000 and $190,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience. The City offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a defined benefit pension plan and other competitive benefits.

Highly qualified and interested candidates should apply online by January 19, 2026
, with resume, cover letter, contact information for five professional references and veterans’ preference documentation, if applicable, at . For questions or more information contact Yolanda Howze, Director of Executive Recruitment, at .

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• Veterans Preference awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07.
• Resident preference awarded according to City policy.
• The City of Miami Beach is an Equal…