Accessible Transportation Coordinator

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• Posted on August 3, 2026

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Oakland - NN
Oakland, CA 94612, USA

• Hybrid
• Planning+Strategies
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: ACCES
  005890

Nelson
ygaard Consulting Associates isseekinga highly organized, experienced, independent, and motivated senior-level staff member for our nationally recognizedtransportationpractice in the firm’sOaklandoffice. This is an outstanding opportunity for the right person to build upon our strong presence in Alameda County while also fosteringconnectionswith projects across theBay Area.

We are seeking an individual with at least six years ofrelevantexperience and a strong interest in transportation for older adults and people with disabilities,paratransit,inclusive and accessible public engagement,transportation funding, grant administration, and mobility management.

The ideal candidate should have some background in developing sustainable strategies to improve community accessibility and mobility.

People with a diverse set of transportation planning,program management, and/or customer service experience are encouraged to apply.

Nelson
ygaard offers a dynamic and self-directed work environment that is fast-pacedand supportive. This isanopportunity to work with one of the most innovative groups of planners and engineers in the United States, including highly talented junior and support staff and industry-leading principals. Our office culture is built upon diversity, creativity, and passion for the work we do.

The ideal candidate will also be workingcloselywithan importanttransportationpublicagency in Alameda County,and directly supporting theirstaffwith afocus on innovation, customer service,and improving transportation for all.

Fornearly 40years, Nelson
ygaard has led the transportation planning field with our values and innovation.

We’vealways been guided by the principle of putting people first—designing transportation systems for people, not just cars. This principle also extends to how weoperateas a firm.

We were founded by two women who believed in the benefits of a more egalitarian workplace, where leadership and creativity can blossom at all levels and where diversity is a core strength. Today, we are 170 talented and dedicated people in 15offices across the United States and Canadawho continue to live by those values. What unites us at Nelson
ygaard is the belief that transportation can change the world and our steadfast commitment to make the world more just, more sustainable, more connected, and more beautiful.

• You’reresourceful, curious, communicative, and enthusiastic.
• You’repassionate about how transportation can make the world a better, moreequitableplace.
• You are driven to help the most vulnerable members ofthecommunity navigate access.
• You communicate clearly and patiently, whether you'reon the phone with a rider or presenting to a committee.
• You bring energy anda commitment to your teams and clients to dogreat work together.

The Accessible Transportation Coordinator (ATC) position will be co-locatedataclient’sofficein

Alameda County. The on-site schedule is to be determined.

The core responsibilities are outlined below.

TheATCwillsupportplanningeffortsforcities, transit agencies, and Alameda County. The ATC will alsoserve asa primary pointof contact fordevelopinganddeliveringtransportation programs and service solutionsforolder adults and people with disabilities, with a focus onparatransitand related systems. The ideal…