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MARICOPA COUNTY
invites applications for the position of:
Traffic Studies Branch Manager

Job #640TSBM07162021

OPENING DATE:

07/19/21

CLOSING DATE:

07/26/21 11:59 PM

DEPARTMENT:

Transportation

JOB TYPE:

Unclassified/Full-Time

LOCATION:

Phoenix, Arizona

SALARY:

$82,472.00 - $123,760.00 Annually

POSITION OVERVIEW:

About the Position
Are you ready to join a team made up of innovative and driven engineers with an impressive range of project experience, achievements, and backgrounds? Bring your leadership and expertise to the Maricopa Department of Transportation, and apply to the Traffic Studies Branch Manager today!

You will provide supervision to the Traffic Studies Branch evaluating traffic engineering issues, and recommending methods for reducing accidents and traffic congestion. This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual to take on the challenges of managing and growing an engineering branch! Will you be the one who helps us deliver exceptional results?

About the Department of Transportation
We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation, we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then join the team, and help us build connections.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications.
 
Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field 

Experience 

• Six (6) years of traffic engineering experience including work experience in engineering project management 

Other Requirements 

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration, OR by the technical board of another state, with the ability to obtain Arizona Registration within six (6) months of employment
• Must possess a valid Arizona State Drivers License by the time of hire  

Our Preferred Candidate has

• Experience with the practical application of the guidelines of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
• Experience with the application of the traffic engineering principles of the Policy of Geometric Design of Highways and Streets by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
• ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor, and Level III Signs & Markings certifications 
• Experience with the application of traffic engineering principles as it relates to roadside design, low volume road design, pedestrian, and bicycle facilities

ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS:

The tasks listed are a representation and not an all-inclusive list of essential job tasks for this position.

• Supervises assigned staff; prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; counsels, coaches, trains, evaluates, and instructs employees as required; coordinates a variety of administrative activities, including scheduling, payroll reporting, and report processing
• Reviews and evaluates accident reports, traffic counts, and traffic control plans for safety improvement projects
• Reviews traffic safety studies for completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and appropriate recommendations; signs off on reports as approving official
• Plans, reviews, and coordinates staff and equipment requirements for special events as assigned; develops and approves special event traffic control plans
• Assures project deliverables meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements
• Represents the Traffic Studies Section in public meetings and at internal and external agency meetings to address technical issues; serves as a senior technical advisor on new traffic control devices
• Seals traffic design plans, signal warrants, and speed studies, and technical memos for traffic improvements

Working Conditions 

Must be able to work in a normal indoor office environment. Some work duties will involve long periods of sitting, standing, walking, driving a vehicle, bending and kneeling, reaching and wearing protective gear indoors and outdoors. The weight required to lift, push, pull, or carry is 50 pounds. Dexterity of hands for computer work, desk work and driving motor vehicles. Must be able to work outdoors on occasion in extreme heat, cold, wind or rain on projects. Must be able to manage frequent interruptions, time pressures, high work volumes, multiple and complicated tasks, unscheduled tasks, team-oriented activities, prompt decision-making and interaction with government officials and the public. Must constantly maintain concentration, accuracy, ethical behavior and a professional demeanor.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

The Maricopa County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates considered to be the most highly qualified. Those selected will be assessed based on the evaluation of listed education and experience. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a list provided by Human Resources.
 
All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation. A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County. These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices.

Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on relevant experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.
 
Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.