Parking Demand Program Manager

Salary Range

7,706.00 - 11,560.00

Job Summary

With a fabulous waterfront, vibrant downtown, great parks and a commitment to smart growth, Vancouver, Washington is all grown up. As one of the fastest growing cities in the Pacific Northwest, we need excellent talent to keep us going (and growing) strong!

If who we are speaks to you, and if you’re the type of person who is interested in joining a team invested in curb management, efficient land use, and equitable access to the curb then the City of Vancouver may be for you.

We’re currently recruiting for a Parking Demand Program Manager. The primary responsibilities for the job are develop and manage programs to encourage alternative transportation options for better utilization of downtown public parking. Manage the update of the Downtown Parking Plan, with an emphasis on parking demand management. Manage other studies and plans, as needed, to improve the knowledge and management of downtown parking supply.

This is a full-time, regular, exempt position. The schedule for this position is M-F, 8am to 5pm.

At this time, this position is eligible for telework or hybrid schedule. As with all routine telework positions, employees may be required to come into the office on occasion based on business needs. Telework may be subject to change at a future time. Currently, all employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the City cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.

Non-Union Pay Strategy
At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to paying our employees fairly, equitably, and competitively. City salaries are structured so that the midpoint of the salary range approximates the amount typically paid for the job in this geographic area. Candidates with experience supporting their ability to come in and hit the ground running may receive a starting salary around the midpoint of the listed salary range. Actual salary at offer is influenced by a host of factors, including a candidate’s relevant experience, education, licensure, certifications, and internal equity. The higher end of the listed pay range indicates the salary growth potential of the position.

First review of applications on 11/19/2026.

Job Details

Essential Functions:

• Project manager for the update of the 2006 Downtown Parking Plan, with an emphasis on parking demand management. Develop and implement scopes of work and project budgets. Lead evaluation of alternatives and the development of policy and program-related recommendations, adoption processes and implementation activities. Ensure proposals comply with applicable laws and regulations. Lead implementation of aspects of the plan that relate to parking demand management.
• Manage and participate in interdisciplinary project and program teams. Serve on technical committees. Collaborate with private sector partners in the development community on parking demand management programs.
• Conduct research, perform analysis and make recommendations; draft staff reports and presentations, and present findings and recommendations to city leadership and community, board and commissions and City Council.
• Manage community engagement and outreach processes. Represent the City of Vancouver in public meetings and meetings with stakeholders, facilitate community advisory committees, mediate group decision making processes, develop strong working partnerships with downtown stakeholders.
• Identify partnership and funding opportunities to assist with the implementation of parking plans and programs.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience and Education

Experience:

• Five (5) years of related experience in parking management, transportation planning, business, economic development, community development, and/or related activities.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in business, real estate, public administration, or urban planning or a related field.

*Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Computer Skills

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite.

Knowledge

• Principles and practices of project management.
• Knowledge of transportation planning principles and demand management best practices.
• Understanding of the interaction among the economy, parking, transportation, health and human services, housing, community development and land-use regulation.
• Principles and practices of grant writing and administration.
• Social and environmental impact of decisions on communities.
• Principles and practices of public engagement and outreach involving a wide range of people including diverse communities in making decisions.
  
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws that pertain to: land use, transportation, economic, environmental, zoning, and land division.
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.

• Use of personal computers and basic software.

Abilities

• Ability to work independently and deliver results.

• Analyze problems and identify alternative solutions.
• Prepare and analyze technical and administrative reports, statements, and correspondence.
• Manage and/or participate in interdisciplinary project teams.
• Facilitate and mediate groups and individuals in making decisions and function as a mediator or facilitator when community interests conflict.
• Present data, information and recommendations to a wide variety of audiences, both in writing and verbally, in a manner that is easily understood.
• Work within the implications of a political landscape.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Operate a personal computer and appropriate software.
• Work in a manner consistent with the City of Vancouver’s Vision and Values.
• Work and act as a team player in all interactions with other City employees.
• Provide a high level of customer service at all times.
• Project and maintain a positive image with those contacted in the course of work.
• Develop and maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships with team members and others.
• Consistently provide quality service.

• Maintain regular and dependable attendance.
• Demonstrate a commitment to valuing differences among people and to being inclusive.
• Show the utmost respect for others and act as a team player.
• Promote safety as a guiding principle and a regular practice in accomplishing work by focusing on safe practices and complying with safety and health policies and procedures.
• Recognize unsafe conditions which may be hazardous to an employee or to the public.
• Works in safe and responsible manner; not putting self or others at risk. Complies with applicable policies and procedures including but not limited to using personal protective equipment, observing warning signs, learning about potential hazards, and reporting all unsafe conditions.
• Responsible for ensuring a safe workplace in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ensures supervised employee review of the City Core Accident Prevention Plan, relevant safety policies and procedures, and training on illness and injury response and specific job-related safety concerns. Reports and appropriately escalates all safety issues and all injuries.

This position is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment reference check and a basic criminal background check.

The City of Vancouver is committed to advancing equity and creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We recognize that progress depends on more than just a verbal commitment; it depends on making meaningful organizational change. We developed and continue to develop strategies to enhance employee-centered programs, eliminate recruitment and advancement barriers, elevate employee understanding of DEI and cultural competency and build an inclusive and welcoming place to call work. We hope you’ll consider joining us on the journey!

Safety: The City of Vancouver believes every employee plays a role in maintaining a safe workplace. The City of Vancouver promotes safety as a guiding principle and practice and accomplishes work by creating safe work environments, complying with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently seeking improvements that support operational excellence.

Diversity and Inclusion: At the City of Vancouver, we value and foster a workplace comprised of people with a range of different backgrounds, experiences and cultures. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is key to innovation, effectiveness and a positive culture. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Vancouver is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that extends equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability sexual orientation or gender identity. Employment decisions will be made to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and to comply with state, federal and local laws. We affirm through this policy statement our continuing commitment to the principles of equity and nondiscrimination.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Washington law, qualified veterans may be eligible for Veterans’ preference when applying for City of Vancouver positions. Honorably discharged Veterans, their surviving spouses or spouses of honorably discharged Veterans with a permanent and total service-connected disability who would like to be considered for a Veterans’ preference for this job should provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

ADA Accommodation: Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process. Accommodations will be made where the City can reasonably provide them without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process. An applicant with any disability who believes that they need an accommodation should contact Human Resources: call 360-487-8417 or email hrfront1@cityofvancouver.us

Job Posting End Date

Open Until Filled

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The City of Vancouver looks for people who are passionate about service and want to be part of the City's ambition to become a more exceptional community. We value employees who are adaptable, innovative, collaborative and hold themselves to the highest standard of integrity and excellence in the spirit of public service.

Our greatest assets are the more than 950 people who make the City of Vancouver work every day. Whether architects or engineers, lawyers or accountants, police officers or firefighters, journeymen or apprentices, our employees work every day to make Vancouver a more safe, welcoming, vibrant and prosperous city. The services we provide touch every resident and business in the city. If you are looking for a challenging career where you can make a difference every day, the City may be the place for you. City departments span a wide range of specialties, from public works, parks, administration and human resources to communications, public safety, information technology, finance, economic development and law. The size and scope of our organization means that the opportunities we offer are as diverse as the people that work here. Beyond the City’s competitive salaries, our benefits and work environment support and encourage a healthy, balanced lifestyle and ongoing development and learning opportunities.

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