Chief Transportation Officer - Mountain View, CA

Chief Transportation Officer - City of Mountain View, CA

A newly created position. The Chief Transportation Officer (CTO) will lead a team of 10 staff and manage a $5.6 million budget, covering transportation planning, traffic engineering, shuttle operations, traffic safety programs, signal operations, grant funding, and major mobility initiatives.

The City of Mountain View seeks a strategic transportation professional with deep technical expertise and a progressive approach. The ideal candidate will bring broad experience in transportation planning, traffic engineering, policy development, and project delivery, along with leadership skills to guide a newly formed division. Five (5) years of increasingly responsible transportation management, planning, traffic engineering, or related functions, and a bachelor's degree are required.

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Mountain View is a diverse community spanning just over 12 square miles and home to 83,601 residents. The city prides itself on an excellent organizational culture, good governance, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Effective July 2026, the salary range is $206,485-$309,728. Pay beyond the control point of $258,106 may be awarded DOQE. Salary is supplemented by an attractive benefits package. The position closes at 11:59 pm on Sunday, July 19, 2026.

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