Alachua County Board of County Commissioners
Gainesville, FL
Minimum Qualifications Must be currently enrolled in an accredited two or four year college or university; or at a technical school taking college level courses in e nvironmental science, ecology, urban planning, agriculture, engineering, water resources, economics, business, law . Successful completion of criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment. **UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT $18.00/HOUR** **GRADUATE STUDENT $18.50/HOUR** Position Summary The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) Office of Resiliency intern will work closely with EPD staff, program collaborators and community partners to advance the County's Climate Initiatives, finalize the draft of the Alachua County Climate Action Plan CAP), and organize and deliver a 2025 Alachua County Climate "Festival" in mid-November. Academic focus areas (e.g., environmental science, ecology, urban planning, agriculture, engineering, water resources, economics, business, law) who are committed to advancing local climate solutions. This intern position will be focused primarily on the event planning for the Climate Festival, so we are seeking candidates with an interest in local climate issues who also have strong organizational, outreach, communication, and collaboration skills. There are no benefits associated with this classification.
Minimum Qualifications Must be currently enrolled in an accredited two or four year college or university; or at a technical school taking college level courses in e nvironmental science, ecology, urban planning, agriculture, engineering, water resources, economics, business, law . Successful completion of criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment. **UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT $18.00/HOUR** **GRADUATE STUDENT $18.50/HOUR** Position Summary The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) Office of Resiliency intern will work closely with EPD staff, program collaborators and community partners to advance the County's Climate Initiatives, finalize the draft of the Alachua County Climate Action Plan CAP), and organize and deliver a 2025 Alachua County Climate "Festival" in mid-November. Academic focus areas (e.g., environmental science, ecology, urban planning, agriculture, engineering, water resources, economics, business, law) who are committed to advancing local climate solutions. This intern position will be focused primarily on the event planning for the Climate Festival, so we are seeking candidates with an interest in local climate issues who also have strong organizational, outreach, communication, and collaboration skills. There are no benefits associated with this classification.
Alachua County Board of County Commissioners
Gainesville, FL
Minimum Qualifications Master's Degree in counseling, psychology or related mental health field. Licensure in mental health, marriage and family counseling or any related mental health field is required within three years of employment. A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education requirement may be considered for trainee status. Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and a Level 2 background check as specified by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. This is a grant funded position . Employees are eligible for benefits but have no rights to permanent employment. Position Summary This is responsible professional crisis intervention counseling work providing mobile response team services, and the ongoing development, training and support of the Crisis Center's mobile response program in the County's Crisis Center and onsite throughout the community. An employee assigned to this classification reviews the daily processing of crisis calls, mobile response calls, care plans, follow up contacts and warm hand offs to community providers. Work is performed under the direction of a higher- level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of the results obtained. Examples of Duties This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication. Provides trauma sensitive and strength based mobile response crisis intervention services to the community with a specific focus on youth and families. Provides direct service through mobile response, crisis phone line, face to face counseling, and/or telehealth services as needed, both on planned basis and in emergencies. Provides clients and families with prompt screening, assessment, crisis intervention support, and linkage to community services. Develops care plans for mobile response clients and their families focused on strategies to reduce individual and family stressors and for maintaining stabilization. Provides care coordination by enlisting the consultation of psychiatric providers and other mental health/social service organizations and transitioning care via a warm hand off when possible and appropriate. Coordinates ongoing in-service trainings and debriefs for mobile response team members. Ensures team compliance with policy and procedures. Provides supervision and clinical training to graduate students toward their certification and/or licensure. Assists all staff and volunteers, through individual and group conferences, in analyzing mobile response cases, client concerns, and the ongoing coordination of care, case problems and in improving their diagnostic and helping skills. Informs citizens and community organizations about the Crisis Center's mobile response team, crisis intervention services and suicide prevention programs that are available to the community. Collaborates with local agencies to coordinate client care as well as to develop and implement community-wide strategies to address mental health issues. Collects and organizes feedback from each individual and family regarding the service delivery to improve outcomes of care that inform, individualize, and improve provider service delivery. Provides in-service training for experienced workers in areas such as advanced mobile response and crisis intervention skills, new policies, procedures, and regulations including those related to trauma informed care, cultural and linguistic competency. Represents department in community or in interagency activities. Conducts and/or directs staff development programs. Continuously reviews current caseload. Counsels and refers clients to appropriate agencies or services in the community as appropriate. Supervises and continuously evaluates, assists, and advises crisis intervention volunteers, practicum and internship graduate students. Ensures the proper tracking of data and statistical information related to the mobile response team program. Provides after-hours on-call and in person supervision for mobile response team and all Crisis Center workers. Collaborates with local agencies to develop and implement community-wide strategies to address mental health issues. Coordinates and assists with implementation of mobile response program policies and procedures. Coordinates activities, groups and internal projects geared toward personal and professional development of mobile response team, volunteers, graduate students and staff. Drives a County and/or personal vehicle regularly to respond to crisis calls 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week; drives to offsite locations to conduct training and/or participate in outreach events. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Considerable knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations relating to the operation of community crisis intervention programs. Considerable knowledge of current techniques, principles and practices of mobile response, crisis intervention and suicide prevention programs. Skill in the use of personal computers including word processing programs. Ability to work with diverse populations and demonstrate cultural and linguistic competency. Ability to work with and counsel suicidal/distraught clients and work within a family driven and youth guided collaborative model. Ability to function in a team setting. Ability to train, supervise and appraise volunteers and students. Ability to react calmly and quickly in emergencies. Ability to coordinate and supervise volunteers and students in emergency situations. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to make public presentations before community organizations about the program. Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with assisting agencies, other County departments, employees and the general public. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach and to be mobile. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, and distance vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The Crisis Center operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and employees in this position will be required to work various hours and days of the week. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance Employee Life Insurance Florida Retirement System Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program Computer Purchase Program NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday following Thanksgiving Christmas Eve (IAFF*) Christmas Day Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees) 2 Floating Holidays (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.
Full-time
Minimum Qualifications Master's Degree in counseling, psychology or related mental health field. Licensure in mental health, marriage and family counseling or any related mental health field is required within three years of employment. A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education requirement may be considered for trainee status. Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and a Level 2 background check as specified by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. This is a grant funded position . Employees are eligible for benefits but have no rights to permanent employment. Position Summary This is responsible professional crisis intervention counseling work providing mobile response team services, and the ongoing development, training and support of the Crisis Center's mobile response program in the County's Crisis Center and onsite throughout the community. An employee assigned to this classification reviews the daily processing of crisis calls, mobile response calls, care plans, follow up contacts and warm hand offs to community providers. Work is performed under the direction of a higher- level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of the results obtained. Examples of Duties This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication. Provides trauma sensitive and strength based mobile response crisis intervention services to the community with a specific focus on youth and families. Provides direct service through mobile response, crisis phone line, face to face counseling, and/or telehealth services as needed, both on planned basis and in emergencies. Provides clients and families with prompt screening, assessment, crisis intervention support, and linkage to community services. Develops care plans for mobile response clients and their families focused on strategies to reduce individual and family stressors and for maintaining stabilization. Provides care coordination by enlisting the consultation of psychiatric providers and other mental health/social service organizations and transitioning care via a warm hand off when possible and appropriate. Coordinates ongoing in-service trainings and debriefs for mobile response team members. Ensures team compliance with policy and procedures. Provides supervision and clinical training to graduate students toward their certification and/or licensure. Assists all staff and volunteers, through individual and group conferences, in analyzing mobile response cases, client concerns, and the ongoing coordination of care, case problems and in improving their diagnostic and helping skills. Informs citizens and community organizations about the Crisis Center's mobile response team, crisis intervention services and suicide prevention programs that are available to the community. Collaborates with local agencies to coordinate client care as well as to develop and implement community-wide strategies to address mental health issues. Collects and organizes feedback from each individual and family regarding the service delivery to improve outcomes of care that inform, individualize, and improve provider service delivery. Provides in-service training for experienced workers in areas such as advanced mobile response and crisis intervention skills, new policies, procedures, and regulations including those related to trauma informed care, cultural and linguistic competency. Represents department in community or in interagency activities. Conducts and/or directs staff development programs. Continuously reviews current caseload. Counsels and refers clients to appropriate agencies or services in the community as appropriate. Supervises and continuously evaluates, assists, and advises crisis intervention volunteers, practicum and internship graduate students. Ensures the proper tracking of data and statistical information related to the mobile response team program. Provides after-hours on-call and in person supervision for mobile response team and all Crisis Center workers. Collaborates with local agencies to develop and implement community-wide strategies to address mental health issues. Coordinates and assists with implementation of mobile response program policies and procedures. Coordinates activities, groups and internal projects geared toward personal and professional development of mobile response team, volunteers, graduate students and staff. Drives a County and/or personal vehicle regularly to respond to crisis calls 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week; drives to offsite locations to conduct training and/or participate in outreach events. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Considerable knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations relating to the operation of community crisis intervention programs. Considerable knowledge of current techniques, principles and practices of mobile response, crisis intervention and suicide prevention programs. Skill in the use of personal computers including word processing programs. Ability to work with diverse populations and demonstrate cultural and linguistic competency. Ability to work with and counsel suicidal/distraught clients and work within a family driven and youth guided collaborative model. Ability to function in a team setting. Ability to train, supervise and appraise volunteers and students. Ability to react calmly and quickly in emergencies. Ability to coordinate and supervise volunteers and students in emergency situations. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to make public presentations before community organizations about the program. Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with assisting agencies, other County departments, employees and the general public. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach and to be mobile. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, and distance vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The Crisis Center operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and employees in this position will be required to work various hours and days of the week. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance Employee Life Insurance Florida Retirement System Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program Computer Purchase Program NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday following Thanksgiving Christmas Eve (IAFF*) Christmas Day Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees) 2 Floating Holidays (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.
San Diego Association of Governments - SANDAG
Annual Salary Range: $104,790.40 - $162,427.200
First Review of Applications: January 12, 2026
Expected Start Date: February/March 2026
Description
Role
The Regional Plan Principal Planner will serve as the Project Manager for the Regional Plan and will contribute to regional planning projects and programs that support implementation of the Regional Plan. In collaboration with member agencies and stakeholders, this position also will oversee and coordinate key policy and planning areas in the development and implementation of the Regional Plan to include transportation, land use, smart growth, transit-oriented development, housing, open space, climate and resiliency, public health, and Title VI. A focus area for this position involves coordinating the development and implementation of the Regional Transportation Plan and its Sustainable Communities Strategy and supporting policies and programs that contribute to meeting state and federal requirements.
Regional Planning Department
The Regional Planning Department provides the regional framework to connect land use to transportation systems, respond to population growth, preserve the environment, and sustain economic prosperity. The department oversees the development and implementation of various long-range and short-range plans including multimodal transportation plans and projects, sustainable development plans and programs, tribal, binational, interregional, land use coordination, environmental and habitat planning and programs, goods movement, transit planning, and performance monitoring to track implementation of plans.
Sustainable Communities Section
The Sustainable Communities Section manages the development of the Regional Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) and implementation activities related to land use coordination, Title VI analysis, tribal coordination, reconnecting communities, integrated transportation, vision zero, strategic partnerships, goods movement, and the Housing Acceleration Program (HAP).
Experience and Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in urban, regional, transportation, or environmental planning, geography, public administration or a related field. An advanced degree is desirable.
Seven years of increasingly responsible professional regional, transportation, or environmental planning experience, including two years of supervisory experience.
Superior organizational capabilities, project management skills and experience managing complex projects, the ability to work collaboratively and build consensus (internally and externally), highly developed communication skills and the ability to communicate complex technical information to a variety of audiences, and the ability to lead.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, practices, and current trends related to transportation and regional program planning.
Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and requirements pertaining to regional policies, programs, and plans; knowledge of current political trends and recent technological enhancements.
Benefits
Hybrid work options
9/80 flexible work schedule
Pay-for-performance merit increases
Retirement - Defined Benefit Plan with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
Retirement - 457 Defined Contribution Plan with Voya
Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents
Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents
Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees
Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, bus, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER
Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year, depending on length of service
Manager and Principal level positions are offered a three-year At-Will employment contract, which provides an annual $5,000 contribution to their defined contribution plan.
Call (619) 699-1900 or visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandag ? for information. First Review: January 12, 2026. EOE
Full-time
Annual Salary Range: $104,790.40 - $162,427.200
First Review of Applications: January 12, 2026
Expected Start Date: February/March 2026
Description
Role
The Regional Plan Principal Planner will serve as the Project Manager for the Regional Plan and will contribute to regional planning projects and programs that support implementation of the Regional Plan. In collaboration with member agencies and stakeholders, this position also will oversee and coordinate key policy and planning areas in the development and implementation of the Regional Plan to include transportation, land use, smart growth, transit-oriented development, housing, open space, climate and resiliency, public health, and Title VI. A focus area for this position involves coordinating the development and implementation of the Regional Transportation Plan and its Sustainable Communities Strategy and supporting policies and programs that contribute to meeting state and federal requirements.
Regional Planning Department
The Regional Planning Department provides the regional framework to connect land use to transportation systems, respond to population growth, preserve the environment, and sustain economic prosperity. The department oversees the development and implementation of various long-range and short-range plans including multimodal transportation plans and projects, sustainable development plans and programs, tribal, binational, interregional, land use coordination, environmental and habitat planning and programs, goods movement, transit planning, and performance monitoring to track implementation of plans.
Sustainable Communities Section
The Sustainable Communities Section manages the development of the Regional Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) and implementation activities related to land use coordination, Title VI analysis, tribal coordination, reconnecting communities, integrated transportation, vision zero, strategic partnerships, goods movement, and the Housing Acceleration Program (HAP).
Experience and Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in urban, regional, transportation, or environmental planning, geography, public administration or a related field. An advanced degree is desirable.
Seven years of increasingly responsible professional regional, transportation, or environmental planning experience, including two years of supervisory experience.
Superior organizational capabilities, project management skills and experience managing complex projects, the ability to work collaboratively and build consensus (internally and externally), highly developed communication skills and the ability to communicate complex technical information to a variety of audiences, and the ability to lead.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, practices, and current trends related to transportation and regional program planning.
Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and requirements pertaining to regional policies, programs, and plans; knowledge of current political trends and recent technological enhancements.
Benefits
Hybrid work options
9/80 flexible work schedule
Pay-for-performance merit increases
Retirement - Defined Benefit Plan with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
Retirement - 457 Defined Contribution Plan with Voya
Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents
Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents
Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees
Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, bus, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER
Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year, depending on length of service
Manager and Principal level positions are offered a three-year At-Will employment contract, which provides an annual $5,000 contribution to their defined contribution plan.
Call (619) 699-1900 or visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandag ? for information. First Review: January 12, 2026. EOE
San Diego Association of Governments - SANDAG
Annual Salary: $179,358.40 - $278,012.80
First Review: January 9, 2026
Expected Start Date: February/March 2026
Description
Role
The Director of Information Technology (IT) provides technology vision and leadership by setting objectives and strategies that support the mission of the Agency, bringing together local decision-makers to develop solutions to regional issues including improving equity, transportation, air quality, clean energy, economic development, goods movement, public health, public safety, housing, and more. Reporting to the Senior Director of Data Science and Information Technology for daily operations, and also reporting major technology strategic, risks and implementation action items to the CEO, and in collaboration with senior leadership and executive team, the Director devises and directs the Agency's technology strategy and ensures that all systems necessary to support its operations and objectives are in place. The Director selects and implements suitable technology to streamline all internal operations to help optimize their strategic benefits and improve customer experience. The Director is an influential leader who inspires, motivates, and guides others towards an understood goal, continually leading by example and making technology 'easy' for the customer.
Overview of the Information Technology Department
The Information Technology (IT) department plays a pivotal role in supporting the agency's mission by providing innovative and efficient technology solutions. IT is responsible for ensuring the seamless operation, security, and advancement of SANDAG’s IT infrastructure and business information systems. The IT department is dedicated to fostering a secure, reliable, and innovative IT environment that empowers SANDAG to achieve its objectives and better serve the community.
Through strategic planning, robust cybersecurity, and a commitment to excellence, IT ensures that SANDAG remains at the forefront of technology and information management.
Experience and Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in information technology, business administration, or a related field. A master’s degree is desirable.
Eight years of increasingly responsible, professional information technology experience, including four years of supervisory and management experience.
Ability to identify cost-effective opportunities for technological investment including sourcing, purchasing, staffing, and in-house development.
Experience in managing projects and the project portfolio as they relate to the selection, acquisition, development, and installation of major information systems.
Strategic and operational planning to achieve SANDAG goals by fostering innovation, prioritizing IT initiatives, and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future IT systems across the organization.
Benefits
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including:
Hybrid work options
9/80 flexible work schedule
Pay-for-performance merit increases
Retirement - Defined Benefit Plan with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
Retirement - 457 Defined Contribution Plan with Voya
Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents
Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents
Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees
Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, bus, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER
Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year, depending on length of service
Executive level positions:
Management Benefit valued at 2.5% of salary that can be applied towards time off, health premiums, or deferred compensation
Access to an Executive Health Program
Annual contribution to 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Paid parking
Call (619) 699-1900 or visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandag ? for information. January 9, 2026. EOE
Full-time
Annual Salary: $179,358.40 - $278,012.80
First Review: January 9, 2026
Expected Start Date: February/March 2026
Description
Role
The Director of Information Technology (IT) provides technology vision and leadership by setting objectives and strategies that support the mission of the Agency, bringing together local decision-makers to develop solutions to regional issues including improving equity, transportation, air quality, clean energy, economic development, goods movement, public health, public safety, housing, and more. Reporting to the Senior Director of Data Science and Information Technology for daily operations, and also reporting major technology strategic, risks and implementation action items to the CEO, and in collaboration with senior leadership and executive team, the Director devises and directs the Agency's technology strategy and ensures that all systems necessary to support its operations and objectives are in place. The Director selects and implements suitable technology to streamline all internal operations to help optimize their strategic benefits and improve customer experience. The Director is an influential leader who inspires, motivates, and guides others towards an understood goal, continually leading by example and making technology 'easy' for the customer.
Overview of the Information Technology Department
The Information Technology (IT) department plays a pivotal role in supporting the agency's mission by providing innovative and efficient technology solutions. IT is responsible for ensuring the seamless operation, security, and advancement of SANDAG’s IT infrastructure and business information systems. The IT department is dedicated to fostering a secure, reliable, and innovative IT environment that empowers SANDAG to achieve its objectives and better serve the community.
Through strategic planning, robust cybersecurity, and a commitment to excellence, IT ensures that SANDAG remains at the forefront of technology and information management.
Experience and Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in information technology, business administration, or a related field. A master’s degree is desirable.
Eight years of increasingly responsible, professional information technology experience, including four years of supervisory and management experience.
Ability to identify cost-effective opportunities for technological investment including sourcing, purchasing, staffing, and in-house development.
Experience in managing projects and the project portfolio as they relate to the selection, acquisition, development, and installation of major information systems.
Strategic and operational planning to achieve SANDAG goals by fostering innovation, prioritizing IT initiatives, and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future IT systems across the organization.
Benefits
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including:
Hybrid work options
9/80 flexible work schedule
Pay-for-performance merit increases
Retirement - Defined Benefit Plan with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
Retirement - 457 Defined Contribution Plan with Voya
Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents
Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents
Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees
Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, bus, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER
Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year, depending on length of service
Executive level positions:
Management Benefit valued at 2.5% of salary that can be applied towards time off, health premiums, or deferred compensation
Access to an Executive Health Program
Annual contribution to 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Paid parking
Call (619) 699-1900 or visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandag ? for information. January 9, 2026. EOE