Chief, Transit Planning & Innovations

Chief, Transit Planning & Innovations

Come join our team! Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life. The Prince George's County Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Chief, Transit Planning & Innovations grade G31 position in the Office of Transportation.

This senior leadership role operates in a fast-paced, high-impact environment and drives the strategic direction, performance, and advancement of the County's transit planning and innovation portfolio. The position provides executive oversight of fixed-route service planning, mobility programs, transit infrastructure initiatives, and emerging transportation solutions, while ensuring alignment with federal requirements, regional priorities, and County mobility goals. The incumbent leads a high-performing team to develop and implement innovative, progressive transit programs that respond to evolving customer needs, operational demands, funding opportunities, and regional transportation trends while advancing equitable, sustainable, and customer-focused mobility solutions that improve system efficiency, enhance the rider experience, strengthen service reliability, and position the County as a proactive leader in modern public transportation.

The Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) is responsible for nearly 2,000 miles of County-maintained roadways that range from rural to urban classifications. The transportation infrastructure includes 900 bridges, as well as shoulders, sidewalks, curbs/gutters, stormwater management facilities, driveway aprons and nearly 3,000 acres of grassy area -- all of which are maintained by staff of the Department. DPW&T's workforce keeps the County's various services moving by performing a myriad of activities which include removing snow and ice from County-maintained roadways, upgrading traffic signals, installing streetlights, clearing fallen trees, unclogging drainage inlets and maintaining stormwater management facilities, as well as performing roadway repairs ranging from potholes and sidewalk trip hazards to bridge repairs and resurfacing projects and more.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in business, Public Administration, Urban/Regional Planning, Environmental Studies, Engineering, or Transportation or a closely related field.
• At least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in transit planning, transportation program management, or public sector mobility services including at least two (2) years of supervision over a subordinate staff.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience MAY also be considered. Please Note: There is NO equivalency for supervisory experience. Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience overseeing contracts and vendor performance within a public procurement environment.
• Experience with transit data systems and planning tools (e.g., Trapeze, Remix, GIS, or similar platforms)
• Demonstrated experience managing fixed route transit planning, service design, and performance analytics.
• Strong knowledge of federal transit programs and requirements, including FTA grant management and NTD reporting and audits.

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Tentative Interview Dates: July 13-15, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details. Job Location: Various Locations Throughout Prince George's County Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable): meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency; wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties; successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings; be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace