Assistant City Traffic Engineer

City of Las Vegas; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Nevada seeks an experienced Assistant City Traffic Engineer to assist in managing the Transportation Engineering Division. The role involves supervising projects related to traffic systems, coordinating with various departments, and enhancing sustainable transportation solutions. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills, with experience in managing transportation programs, ensuring safety and efficiency for the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising transportation projects and programs.
• Knowledge of traffic signal systems and ITS.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple departments and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Assist the City Traffic Engineer in department administration.
• Supervise and coordinate programs in the Transportation Engineering Division.
• Manage capital projects for transportation system improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Job description

Assistant City Traffic Engineer

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The City of Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant City Traffic Engineer. This position assists the City Traffic Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director in the effective administration and management of the Transportation Engineering Division within the Public Works Department; provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the department; supervises and coordinates programs and activities of the Transportation Engineering Division; coordinates assigned activities with other city departments, divisions, and outside agencies.

The ideal candidate for Assistant City Traffic Engineer is a skilled leader committed to providing safe, and sustainable transportation options to benefit our community, support our economy and enhance quality of life for all transportation system users. They have experience exercising supervision over projects, programs, and personnel to design, build, operate and maintain the city’s transportation infrastructure including, but not limited to, traffic signal systems, roadway and park lighting, roadway signage and pavement markings, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). This individual is collaborative, exhibiting exceptional teamwork and advanced communication skills and can serve as the City’s liaison to internal City departments, peer agencies, and other pertinent organizations.

The candidate also has experience managing Division programs including, but not limited to:

• Asset management and maintenance
• Traffic signal and flasher systems
• Roadway lighting
• Park/trail/facility/specialty lighting
• Signing and pavement markings
• Capital project management for transportation system improvements
• Intersection traffic control and operations
• Smart city, innovation, & advanced mobility
• Speed limits
• Street master planning
• Temporary traffic control
• Traffic calming/studies/analysis
• Transportation project funding
• Underground utility locating services

Senior Level

• Executive

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Project Management, Engineering, and Strategy/Planning

Industry

• Government Administration