Administrative Manager II - Traffic Signal

City of Cleveland; Ohio; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cleveland is seeking an Administrative Manager II - Traffic Signal to oversee daily operations, lead staff, and implement strategies that improve efficiency and service quality across traffic signal projects. The role requires a strong focus on performance metrics, process improvement, and inter-departmental coordination.

Candidates should have six-plus years of management experience, leadership skills, and a valid Ohio driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; substitution: 2 years of any equivalent education/experience per year lacking.
• Six years of full-time management experience required.
• Four years of demonstrated leadership experience.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations to align with departmental objectives.
• Direct staff to maintain efficient workflows and productivity.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate operational strategies and best practices.
• Monitor performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams on departmental initiatives.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Staff oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman/Apprentice program

Tools

Traffic signal controllers

Job description

Administrative Manager II - Traffic Signal

Typical duties performed, include, but is not limited to oversight of daily operations to ensure alignment with departmental objectives and organizational priorities. Dependent upon service area, may manage and direct staff to maintain efficient workflows, ensuring productivity and high-quality outcomes. Develop, implement, and evaluate operational strategies, procedures, and best practices to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Monitor performance metrics and identify opportunities for process improvement. Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to support departmental initiatives. Perform other job-related duties as required.

Bachelor’s degree required. Substitution: Two (2) years of any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for each year of college education lacking. Six (6) years of full-time management experience required. Four (4) years of demonstrated leadership experience. Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to identify process inefficiencies and implement effective solutions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License required.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Valid State of Ohio driver license. Completed Apprentice Program and is considered a Journeyman. Have a thorough understanding of traffic signal controllers both mechanical and solid state. Must be able to read computer printouts of timings, also must have held position of Traffic Signal Low Tension Lineman for minimum of 3 years or comparable experience.

https://www.clevelandohio.gov/city-hall/departments/human-resources/total-rewards

The City’s guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.