Chief of Traffic Engineering & Signals

jacksonville.gov; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Twelve paid holidays

Personal leave day

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending plans

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after

Job summary

The City of Jacksonville Public Works Department seeks a Chief of Traffic Engineering to lead traffic engineering projects, signals, and related devices across the city. The role oversees planning, coordination, and maintenance of traffic systems and interfaces with county and state agencies to ensure safe, efficient transportation.

The successful candidate must be a licensed Professional Engineer with at least five years of traffic engineering experience in a leadership capacity.

Qualifications

• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (PE).
• Minimum of five years of traffic engineering in a responsible capacity.
• Experience directing traffic engineering projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Directs traffic engineering projects, programs and activities.
• Develops and reviews plans for traffic signals, signs, pavement markings & roadway lighting systems.
• Directs planning, programming, coordination, operation and maintenance of traffic systems, capital improvement programs and related projects.
• Provides leadership and direction for the Traffic Engineering Division.
• Coordinates with various government agencies concerned with streets & highways to ensure smooth, efficient work.
• Interacts with Council members and executive leadership to coordinate policies and strategies.
• Reviews, evaluates, negotiates and resolves disputes.
• Assigns responsibility, takes corrective action, and motivates employees.
• Manages with facts, focuses on results and provides clear direction.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Leadership

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

The City of Jacksonville Public Works Department seeks a Chief of Traffic Engineering to lead traffic engineering projects, signals, and related devices across the city. The role oversees planning, coordination, and maintenance of traffic systems and interfaces with county and state agencies to ensure safe, efficient transportation.

The successful candidate must be a licensed Professional Engineer with at least five years of traffic engineering experience in a leadership capacity.