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SANDAG is one of the most recognized regional planning agencies in the nation, with responsibilities that cover a broad range of complex, interrelated program areas. Our commitment to improving the quality of life for everyone who lives in the San Diego area is at the forefront of everything we do and is a shared goal among our team members.

We know that all employees - no matter what role they play or how long they've been with SANDAG - are essential to our continued success. Dedication. Competence. Innovativeness. Integrity. These are some of the qualities we look for. And in return, we're committed to providing a nurturing atmosphere where employees can develop to their full potential.

You can find a job anywhere. But fulfilling careers that engage you in serving others are hard to come by. And that's what SANDAG employees excel at - meeting and exceeding the expectations of our Board of Directors and other regional policymakers, business leaders, community and special interest groups, and the public. If you're excited by change, motivated by challenges, and eager to satisfy the people you serve, there's a place for you at SANDAG.

Career Areas

In 2018, SANDAG has approximately 370 employees with expertise in a broad range of professional, technical, and business support functions. Our positions represent all stages of career development from entry-level interns through to senior executives and include the following specialty areas:

accounting and finance

business services

communications and marketing

contracting and procurement

customer service

economics and demographics

engineering

facility and roadway maintenance

geographic information services

human resources

information systems

law/government relations

programming and software development

project programming

public safety and criminal justice research

regional and urban planning

site security

transportation and land use modeling

Compensation

The SANDAG salary ranges are reviewed periodically to ensure competitiveness with the market. Our job openings attract numerous well-qualified candidates, and our employee retention rates are very high. Salary increases are provided via a Pay-For-Performance Program; this merit-based approach rewards employees who successfully meet their goals and show sustained levels of excellent performance. Merit increases are tied to annual Performance Evaluations and approved by the Executive Director.

Awards and Recognition

SANDAG's innovative approach to developing and implementing regional solutions has attracted attention and received awards across several industries. View our most recent list of awards.