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ABOUT THIS POSITION

The City of Phoenix is seeking a dynamic professional Light Rail Administrator to lead and manage comprehensive light rail initiatives, partnering with residents, city departments, and key stakeholders to develop and implement impactful transportation solutions.This role offers the opportunity to exercise independent judgment, present innovative programs to City leadership, and drive results that shape our city's mobility landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise City management on light rail issues, needs, and strategic priorities; developand present actionable recommendations.
• Manage an interdisciplinary team of supervisory and professional staff dedicated to light rail planning and implementation.
• Authorize expenditures and approve project changes or additions that impact program budgets.
• Serve as liaison to Valley Metro, community stakeholders, and leadership across multiple City departments.
• Collaborate with residents, organizations, and government entities to develop and implement light rail initiatives.
• Use data to drive equitable, efficient, and effective program outcomes for diverse communities.
• Prepare and present program proposals and policy recommendations to City leadership and Council.
• Assist with staffing transportation sub-committees and oversee planning for regional light rail extensions.
• with community groups and professional organizations to build support and address concerns.
• Oversee budget planning and review for assigned light rail programs and initiatives.
• the City in intergovernmental meetings, conferences, and public forums.
• Review major studies and coordinate the development of reports and recommendations for City leadership.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Skilled at building partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including residents, city departments, and external organizations.
• Able to clearly present complex ideas and proposals to City leadership, Council, and the public.
• Uses data-driven insights to inform decisions and drive equitable, efficient outcomes.
• Demonstrates initiative and sound judgment while managing programs with minimal supervision.
• Focused on delivering measurable impact and continuous improvement in program performance.
• Committed to public service, community engagement, and advancing transportation solutions that benefit all.

SALARY

Pay & Hiring Range: $133,307.20 - $173,305.60 annually.

Pay Range Explanation:

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• The City contributes 9% of salary into 457/401(a) plans with no matching required. $6,000/annual car allowance and $1,440/annual cell phone allowance.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive Executive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

For more details, visit: Executive Benefits .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Five years of experience in municipal management positions with authority for program direction and budget administration, or for coordination and supervision of such functions.
• Master's degree in public or business administration.
• Other combinations of experience and education which meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here .
• The City job description can be found here .

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Experience and expertise in light rail systems, transit-oriented development, or regional transportation planning.
• Experience advising executive leadership and elected officials on transportation policy, strategy, and program development.
• Experience in public sector program management, particularly in transportation, infrastructure, or urban planning.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement, including working with community groups, elected officials, and intergovernmental agencies.
• Experience with municipal budgeting and policy development processes.


RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes January 27, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Light Rail Administrator (NC), JC:17860, ID# 60481, 01/13/2026, USM, JR, Benefits:010

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