Transportation Services and Parking Program Manager

Are you passionate about community engagement, smart city solutions, and making everyday systems work better for everyone? The Public Works Department is looking for a Transportation Services and Parking Program Manager to join our team! We’re looking for a collaborative and forward‑thinking professional to help lead and strengthen the City’s parking system while building meaningful connections with the community.

In this role, you’ll oversee community engagement efforts, manage a variety of parking programs, and lead special projects that support the City’s parking operations citywide. You’ll serve as a key point of connection between the City, residents, businesses, and stakeholders—ensuring parking programs are clear, effective, and responsive to community needs.

Bachelor’s degree in planning, public administration, engineering or a directly related field.

5 years of planning, engineering and/or program management experience including 1 year at a senior, lead and/or supervisory level.

Washington State Driver’s License.

* Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education.

• Lead public outreach and community engagement related to parking programs and policy changes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, partners, and the public
• Manage and improve parking programs, including setting performance standards and tracking results
• Oversee staff, budgets, and financial planning to ensure responsible use of the Parking Enterprise Fund
• Lead special projects from concept to completion, including preparing procurement and contract documents
• Ensure parking strategies align with city policies, best practices, and long‑term planning goals

At the City of Tacoma, we’re on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all.

If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table.

Tacoma is centrally located just 32 miles south of the city of Seattle and 31 miles north of the state capital, Olympia. The City of Tacoma is also home to the Port of Tacoma, which is among the largest container ports in the United States.

Like most cities in the northwest, Tacoma is surrounded by beautiful nature, offering residents many opportunities for outdoor adventures. The city is largely suburban in nature with a small, but dense, urban core, and is home to numerous institutes of higher learning that attract students from across the country.

Downtown’s Cultural District is the site of the Washington State History Museum, Museum of Glass, the Tacoma Art Museum, and America’s Car Museum.

With its affordable housing and distinctive neighborhoods and business districts, the city has been recognized numerous times as a best city to live in the nation. View this exciting video to learn more about the City of Tacoma:

All interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume that includes job experience, major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position. Cover letter is optional.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their responses to the supplemental questions scored. Applicants must receive a passing score to be placed on the eligible list for interview and hiring consideration. Applicants whose experience and training most closely reflect the needs of the department may be invited to participate in an interview.

Appointment is subject to passing a background check and a pre‑employment medical exam and drug screen. This position is covered by a Labor Agreement between the City of Tacoma and the Local 17. New employees must successfully complete a nine‑month probationary period prior to obtaining permanent status in this classification.

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