Advisory Body - Mass Transportation Committee Member

Location : City of San Luis Obispo, CA
Job Type: Volunteer
Department: Commissions and Committees
Opening Date: 05/13/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt


JOB DESCRIPTION
THIS IS A VOLUNTEER POSITION ON A CITY ADVISORY BODY
There is two positions open on the MTC: one is for a person who is 62 years of age or older, with a term expiring June 30, 2030. The other is for a Cal Poly employee, to be designated by Cal Poly, with no term expiration.
The Mass Transportation Committee (MTC) advises City staff and the City Council on all matters related to public transportation in San Luis Obispo (buses, trolley, and taxi).
Meetings are the second Wednesday of every other month at 2:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.

More details:

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS
The Committee has seven voting members, consisting of the following:

1. One Cal Poly employee designated by Cal Poly
2. One Cal Poly student representative designated by Associated Students, Inc. (ASI);
3. One person 62 years of age or older;
4. One person from the business community;
5. One person with technical transportation planning experience;
6. One person that is a representative of the disability community;
7. One member-at-large.

In addition, when possible, one alternate member selected from the general public will be appointed.

The Cal Poly representatives, technical planning representative, and disability community representative are exempt from the residency requirements.

All other members must be residents and registered voters of the City.
Equal Opportunity & Language Access Notice

The City of San Luis Obispo values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to fostering a community where all individuals are treated with dignity, respect, and inclusion, and where everyone can thrive. Our job posting site is compatible with tools such as Google Translate, which applicants may use to view postings in their preferred language. Please note that all application materials and responses must be submitted in English, as English is the working language of the City.

La Ciudad de San Luis Obispo valora la diversidad, la equidad, la inclusión y el sentido de pertenencia. Estamos comprometidos a fomentar una comunidad donde todas las personas sean tratadas con dignidad, respeto e inclusión, y donde todos puedan prosperar. Nuestro sitio de publicación de empleos es compatible con herramientas como Google Translate, que los solicitantes pueden usar para ver las publicaciones en su idioma preferido. Tenga en cuenta que todos los materiales de la solicitud y las respuestas deben enviarse en inglés, ya que el inglés es el idioma de trabajo de la Ciudad.

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This is a temporary position, with no benefits.
01


Are you a City of San Luis Obispo resident?

• Yes
• No

02


Are you a registered voter in the City of San Luis Obispo?

• Yes
• No

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For verification purposes, please provide residential address. (i.e. 123 Main Street, Apt 5, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401)
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Given the purpose of this advisory body what goals would you set and how would you achieve them?
05


Are you currently or have you previously served on a board, commission, committee, or other public body? Which one, and when? What significant contributions did you make?
06


There is currently one position open for a member of the community who is 62 years of age or older. Do you qualify for this position?

• Yes
• No

07


What experience, technical training, and skill qualify you for an appointment, considering your experience and activities in business, labor, professional, social, or other organization?
08


After reviewing the job description for this Advisory Body for scheduled meeting days and times, would you be available to attend meetings?

• Yes
• No

09


Where did you find out about this Advisory Body opening?

• City Web Site News
• City Social Media
• NeoGov Job Application
• Referral
• Other

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If you selected "Other" please indicate your source?
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