Scope of Work

Manages and oversees the function and operation of the Traffic Operations Division. Evaluates and analyzes all traffic issues within the City.

Essential Job Duties

• Manages the function and operation of the Traffic Operations Division.
• Provides budget management for the division.
• Performs or manages warrant studies for traffic signals, stop signs, crosswalks, school zones, traffic calming and related issues.
• Reviews commercial and residential development requests regarding traffic impact analysis and vehicular ingress/egress.
• Determines divisional strategies and establishes priorities of public right-of-way and infrastructure improvements.
• Identifies traffic volume, capacity and roadway/intersection improvement needs.
• Manages the installation, operation and maintenance of all traffic control devices within the City, including the traffic signal and street lighting systems.
• Prepares written memos and reports for City Council and management staff; addresses the City Council on traffic engineering, roadway, traffic signal, signing and striping issues.
• Reviews all phases of the platting process for all types of development as related to transportation and right-of-way issues.
• Serves as the Engineering Department liaison for emergency management.
• Performs related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

Ability to effectively communicate with employees, management, City Council, citizens, news media, and other public agencies and outside organizations.

A complete understanding of traffic engineering and management principles, practices and methods. Capable of administering contracts and conducting and managing comprehensive analysis of transportation and engineering issues. Capable and experienced in managing staff and establishing effective working relationships with other departments, contractors and the general public. Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other professional staff.

A complete understanding of current practices identified in the TMUTCD, ITE Trip Generation Manual and Highway Capacity Manual (HCM). Familiar with current practices of transportation access management. Understanding of central traffic signal systems, wireless communications, and related technologies.

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field with a minimum of ten years in a municipal or related field and minimum of five years of significant, progressively responsible management and supervisory experience required. Five years’ experience in the field of traffic engineering. Valid Texas driver's license required.

Registration as a professional engineer in the state of Texas or in another state with the ability to obtain a license in Texas within six months of employment.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

Ability to sit, stand and drive a vehicle to and from various work sites. May be exposed to seasonal temperatures at work and project sites.