Job Details
Pathways and Public Spaces Program Manager
2025-08-28 City of Boise ID Boise,ID
Description:
Essential Functions
Coordinates day-to-day work, delegates tasks and sets deadlines for the assigned team. Provides guidance, direction and support for training and reviews work. Ensures effective collaboration with other teams. Listens to team members' input and feedback and resolves any issues or conflicts.
Leads program development and strategic planning for the city's pathways and public spaces initiatives. Establishes annual and long-range work plans, oversees master planning updates, and aligns implementation priorities with community needs and available funding.
Supervises professional staff responsible for project execution and implementation. Provides guidance, feedback, and direction to ensure successful delivery of funded projects. Ensures project scopes, budgets and timelines are tracked and communicated effectively across the organization.
Maintains and manages partnerships with neighborhood associations, homeowners associations, irrigation districts, canal companies, other jurisdictional entities and utility companies to identify pathway and public space opportunities. Manages relationships to enhance partnership opportunities with external partners and identify creative solutions to create pathways and public spaces for all.
Prepares and manages project budgets, capital improvement program (CIP) recommendations, and detailed work plans for pathway and public space projects. Leads prioritization frameworks and decision-making processes for project investment. Identifies and seeks grant funding to support the implementation.
Serves as the primary liaison to City Council, Budget and Finance, and partner agencies. Organizes and maintains files. Conducts presentations on plans to the general public, elected officials, special interest groups, neighborhood associations and other agencies.
Partners with the technical team to develop and track appropriate metrics to assess impact, equity, and community benefit. Promotes community engagement and supports transparent public processes for project development.
Identifies and recommends opportunities to improve and expand pathway connectivity and public space opportunities associated with development applications or other planning efforts.
Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
Requirements
Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Bachelor's degree in urban or transportation planning, landscape architecture, engineering, public administration or a related field and four years of related professional-level experience in urban planning including land use policy, transportation and program implementation.
Knowledge of:
Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.
Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Master's degree in urban planning, transportation planning, landscape architecture, engineering, public administration or a closely related field and six or more years of experience in the private sector or municipal urban or transportation planning.
Ability to navigate complex or politically sensitive issues with diplomacy and poise.
Licensing And Other Requirements
Valid state-issued driver's license.
Special Requirements
Applicants must be able to pass:
City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
Driving Record Check
Education Verification
Working Conditions
The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds. Also, the employee is occasionally pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk and hear. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand and walk. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.
Working Environment
The work environment will include inside conditions and outdoor weather conditions. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position.
This position works: normal business hours and community events, charrettes, scheduled evening meetings/public hearings outside of normal business hours as required.
Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.
Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.
Healthcare:
01
Do you possess a valid state-issued driver's license?
02
Are you at least 19 years of age or older?
03
Do you have at least two (2) years of professional program management experience, including responsibility for planning, funding, and implementing projects or initiatives?
Required Question
Salary: $76,065.60 - $90,322.96 Annually
Location : Boise City Hall, ID
Job Type: Full Time Regular
Job Number: 23 -07245
Department: Planning & Development Services
Opening Date: 08/25/2025
Closing Date: 9/15/2025 12:00 PM Mountain
Summary Statement
Pathways and Public Spaces Program Manager
Are you passionate about shaping the future of Boise's pathways and expanding our world-class Greenbelt system? The City of Boise is seeking a visionary program manager to lead the implementation of the Pathway Master Plan and deliver projects that connect our community and enhance quality of life. This role develops and manages capital improvement programs, secures and stewards federal funding and grants, and ensures mobility projects align with the City's long-term vision.
The ideal candidate brings strong program management experience, expertise in budgeting and capital funding, and the ability to build partnerships across agencies and with the community. From planning new pathways to expanding and enhancing existing public spaces, this position is about more than vision - it's about turning plans into lasting projects for Boise residents.
This position is hybrid eligible, offering flexibility while staying closely connected to the community we serve.
Why Join the City of Boise?
Top talent deserves top-notch benefits, and the City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the perks we offer:
- Healthcare: ZERO premium medical coverage for you and your family, plus affordable dental and vision options.
- Retirement: PERSI pension, 401(k) or 457(b) with employer match, and Roth options.
- Well-being: Up to $500 cash annually, alternative transportation incentives, and a free local bus pass.
- Time off: Generous paid vacation, 12 holidays, sick leave, and 10 weeks of parental leave.
- Security: Free basic life and long-term disability insurance.
- Growth & Extras: Tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, corporate discounts, and more.
Essential Functions
Coordinates day-to-day work, delegates tasks and sets deadlines for the assigned team. Provides guidance, direction and support for training and reviews work. Ensures effective collaboration with other teams. Listens to team members' input and feedback and resolves any issues or conflicts.
Leads program development and strategic planning for the city's pathways and public spaces initiatives. Establishes annual and long-range work plans, oversees master planning updates, and aligns implementation priorities with community needs and available funding.
Supervises professional staff responsible for project execution and implementation. Provides guidance, feedback, and direction to ensure successful delivery of funded projects. Ensures project scopes, budgets and timelines are tracked and communicated effectively across the organization.
Maintains and manages partnerships with neighborhood associations, homeowners associations, irrigation districts, canal companies, other jurisdictional entities and utility companies to identify pathway and public space opportunities. Manages relationships to enhance partnership opportunities with external partners and identify creative solutions to create pathways and public spaces for all.
Prepares and manages project budgets, capital improvement program (CIP) recommendations, and detailed work plans for pathway and public space projects. Leads prioritization frameworks and decision-making processes for project investment. Identifies and seeks grant funding to support the implementation.
Serves as the primary liaison to City Council, Budget and Finance, and partner agencies. Organizes and maintains files. Conducts presentations on plans to the general public, elected officials, special interest groups, neighborhood associations and other agencies.
Partners with the technical team to develop and track appropriate metrics to assess impact, equity, and community benefit. Promotes community engagement and supports transparent public processes for project development.
Identifies and recommends opportunities to improve and expand pathway connectivity and public space opportunities associated with development applications or other planning efforts.
Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
Requirements
Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Bachelor's degree in urban or transportation planning, landscape architecture, engineering, public administration or a related field and four years of related professional-level experience in urban planning including land use policy, transportation and program implementation.
Knowledge of:
- Principles and techniques of program development and project management and coordination, including goals and objectives development and work planning, prioritization and organization
- Public budgeting, prioritization frameworks, and grant funding practices
- Pedestrian and bicycle design and planning standards, design principles and innovative multi-modal strategies, policies and programs
- Theories, principles, standards, practices and requirements of transportation planning (AASHTO, NACTO, MUTCD)
- Application of land use and transportation, physical and environmental design and zoning theory and practices for complex and politically sensitive planning processes
- Methods and techniques of developing, coordinating and implementing citizen involvement and outreach processes for complex and politically sensitive projects
- Terminology, symbols, methods, techniques and instruments used in planning
- Computer usage including related software.
- Apply political acumen, tact and diplomacy by identifying internal and external political factors that impact the work of the organization
- Lead individuals and teams with clear direction, motivate and empower others to execute work programs
- Lead innovative vision and strategic, tactical planning skills to bring multi-modal components together for a growing city
- Work effectively under pressure, manage multiple workloads and competing demands
- Utilize strategic thinking and problem-solving under multiple project time constraints
- Understand and apply federal, state and local laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards pertaining to planning and zoning
- Interpret maps, site plans, graphs and statistical data
- Prepare clear and concise visual displays, technical documents, reports, correspondence and other written materials
- Exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines
- Work independently in the preparation of plans and special studies
- Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
- Perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.
Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.
Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Master's degree in urban planning, transportation planning, landscape architecture, engineering, public administration or a closely related field and six or more years of experience in the private sector or municipal urban or transportation planning.
Ability to navigate complex or politically sensitive issues with diplomacy and poise.
Licensing And Other Requirements
Valid state-issued driver's license.
Special Requirements
Applicants must be able to pass:
City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
Driving Record Check
Education Verification
Working Conditions
The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds. Also, the employee is occasionally pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk and hear. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand and walk. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.
Working Environment
The work environment will include inside conditions and outdoor weather conditions. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position.
This position works: normal business hours and community events, charrettes, scheduled evening meetings/public hearings outside of normal business hours as required.
Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.
Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.
Healthcare:
- ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family
- Low-cost dental and vision options.
- Post-employment health savings account.
- PERSI retirement benefits
- 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match.
- 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match
- Up to $500 cash per year for participants.
- Alternative transportation incentives.
- 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City
- 12 paid holidays every year
- 8 hours of sick leave per month
- 10 weeks Parental Leave
- Basic Life insurance at no cost to you
- Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Supplemental Disability Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free local bus pass
- Corporate discount programs
- AFLAC
- Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues.
01
Do you possess a valid state-issued driver's license?
- Yes, I have a valid driver's license.
- No, I do not currently have a valid driver's license.
02
Are you at least 19 years of age or older?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have at least two (2) years of professional program management experience, including responsibility for planning, funding, and implementing projects or initiatives?
- Yes
- No
Required Question