Careers
Career Opportunities
SBCAG is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer. To be considered for a position, you MUST submit a complete online application form and upload a resume and cover letter. Applications received after the final filing date will not be accepted for any reason.
SBCAG is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Consistent with Federal law and California law, SBCAG does not discriminate in employment decisions based on race, color, religion, political affiliation, marital status, sex, age, disability, sexual orientations, or any similar discriminatory basis recognized by Federal or California law.
SBCAG is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act or the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, accommodation requests should be made at the time of application to the Human Resource Division.
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Transportation Planner (I/II/Senior/Principal)
Full-Time
Description
Under general supervision or direction, performs professional and technical support for transportation planning programs; researches, analyzes, interprets and prepares reports addressing transportation-related needs; develops and completes technical assessments and written project and program analyses; coordinates projects and programs with other SBCAG staff and member jurisdictions, regional transportation agencies, and state agencies; and performs related work as required.
Salary Range
$77,187.91 – $135,882.80 Annually
Transportation PlannerTransportation Engineer (I/II/Senior)
Full-Time
Description
Under direct or general supervision, or general direction performs professional and technical duties for transportation engineering and planning programs; plans, analyzes, organizes, oversees and coordinates engineering work, including long- and short-term project planning, programming and compliance, design construction and related areas; coordinates assigned projects and activities with other SBCAG staff, member jurisdictions, regional transportation agencies, and/or state agencies; provides complex staff assistance to a Deputy Executive Director; and performs related work as required.
Salary Range
$81,095.55 – $126,180.69 Annually
Traffic Solutions Marketing Coordinator (I/II)
Full-Time
Description
Under general direction, supports the marketing and implementation of Traffic Solutions Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program by producing and directing the production of visual and audio based media such as printed and/or digital graphics, photography, video and recorded audio; plans and launches marketing campaigns; develops and maintains “branding” of the organization and its associated programs; collaborates with partnering agencies and organizations in a wide variety of capacities; performs a variety of community outreach, writing and editing, and research duties in support of the Director of Traffic Solutions; and performs other duties as required.
Salary Range
$79,117.61 – $96,167.95 Annually
Traffic Solutions Coordinator I/II
Full-Time
Description
Under general supervision, coordinates programs for employers and individuals in the County that enable, facilitate and promote ridesharing (carpool, vanpool, bus, train) and active transportation (walk, bike, skateboard, scooter); performs a variety of community outreach, writing and editing, website management, and research duties in support of the Director of Traffic Solutions; and performs related duties as required.
Salary Range
$64,935.52 – $91,534.04 Annually
Government Affairs & Public Information Manager (I/II)
Full-Time
Description
Under general supervision; plans, organizes, and implements a comprehensive government relations communication program, and public outreach program in support of SBCAG projects and programs. Researches, monitors, and analyzes legislation affecting SBCAG programs, projects, and activities. Represents SBCAG’s position regarding legislation to special interest groups and local, state, and federal agencies, legislators, and lobbyists. Informs stakeholders and the public of the activities and objectives of SBCAG, and performs related work as required.
Salary Range
$96,397.13 – $132,568.58 Annually
Finance Manager/Human Resources Generalist (I/II)
Full-Time
Description
Under general direction, plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and performs difficult and complex professional and technical support related to the processing of financial transactions, preparing and reconciling financial and accounting records and reports, completing professional accounting work to ensure regulatory compliance with governmental accounting standards. Maintains and improves SBCAG’s financial system; administers current and long-term financial planning activities; provides highly complex and responsible support to the Chief Financial Officer/Human Resources in areas of expertise. Manages employee benefits programs, payroll, recruitment, open enrollment, and provides employee relations support and performs related work as required.
Salary Range
$103,809.16 – $142,761.87 Annually
Director of Rail & Transit Programs
Full-Time
Description
Under administrative direction from the Executive Director: plans and manages regional transit services provided by the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG); provides support to the Executive Director and Board of Directors in coordinating and directing the pursuit of SBCAG strategic goals and objectives regarding regional rail and transit service; provides effective and efficient fulfillment of the functions and services of the agency; fosters cooperative working relationships among SBCAG operations and intergovernmental regulatory agencies, and various public and private groups. Provides highly responsible and professional assistance to the Executive Director in areas of expertise and performs related work as required.
Salary Range
$132, 884.51 – $161,521.95 Annually
Director of Project Delivery & Construction
Full-Time
Description
Under administrative direction from the Executive Director performs professional and technical duties for transportation engineering and planning programs; plans, analyzes, organizes, oversees and coordinates engineering work, including long- and short-term project planning, programming and compliance, design construction and related areas; coordinates assigned projects and activities with other SBCAG staff, member jurisdictions, regional transportation agencies, and/or state agencies; provides complex staff assistance to an Executive Director; and performs related work as required.
Salary Range
$132, 884.51 – $161, 521.95 Annually
Director of Planning/Programming
Full-Time
Description
Under administrative direction from Executive Director: manages a division of the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG), covering Regional Planning or Programming; provides support to the Executive Director and Board of Directors in coordinating and directing divisional activities and operations; provides effective and efficient fulfillment of the functions and services of the agency; fosters cooperative working relationships among SBCAG operations and intergovernmental regulatory agencies, and various public and private groups. Provides highly responsible and professional assistance to the Executive Director in areas of expertise and performs related work as required.
Salary Range
$161, 906.87 – $196, 798.81 Annually
Clerk of the Board
Full-Time
Description
Under general direction, plans and participates in the daily operations and activities of SBCAG’s administrative office support and Board services functions, including serving as Clerk of the Board; performs a variety of complex office administrative, secretarial, and clerical duties in support of the Executive Director and other management personnel; provides information regarding agency policies, procedures and functions; and performs other duties as required.
Salary Range
$83,122.94 – $101,036.46 Annually
