Deputy Director Traffic Safety Division

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 136,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Austin is seeking a Deputy Division Director for the Traffic Safety Division to guide traffic engineering, operations, crash data, behavioral safety, and the division's special crews.

You will partner with TxDOT's 25 districts and national partners to lead programs, set priorities, and align resources with safety goals while staying at the forefront of innovations.

Qualifications

• 5 years in Transportation engineering as a licensed professional engineer (LPE).
• 3 years managerial/supervisory experience.
• Texas Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee statewide traffic engineering and safety programs and special crews.
• Direct coordination between districts, divisions, federal and state agencies.
• Develop, implement and monitor policies for traffic operations and budgeting.
• Represent TxDOT at national and state levels on traffic operations.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Management experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description - Deputy Director Traffic Safety Division (2602237)

Job Description

Position Information

TxDOT's Traffic Safety Division is looking for a Deputy Division Director based in Austin, TX. We are seeking a leader with strong interpersonal skills to assist the division director in leading and overseeing the diverse and high-profile programs and efforts in the Traffic Safety Division, including traffic management, traffic engineering and operations, crash data and analysis, behavioral traffic safety, and the traffic safety special crews, all tied together with the common goal of improving safety for the traveling public across our great state of Texas. This is more than a job – you will be involved in continual collaboration with internal and external partners statewide and nationally, to include TxDOT's 25 Districts, as we stay on the forefront of emerging technologies and innovation.

Minimum Salary

135,577.00

Maximum Salary

229,295.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Locations

Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 Location Flexibility: Onsite

Benefits and Perks

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Assists in directing and managing all activities of the Traffic Safety Division to include traffic engineering, traffic management, traffic safety, crash data and special crews programs. Recommends policies, procedures, staffing and funding requirements needed to execute division programs. Reports to the Director of the Traffic Safety Division. Work requires extensive contact with high-level executives, governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct responsibility for the work product.

Essential Duties

• Assists in overseeing and directing the statewide traffic engineering and safety programs, the traffic maintenance special crews, and the development of traffic management and intelligent transportation systems.
• Assists in developing and implementing policy and procedures for statewide traffic operations initiatives.
• Assists in directing coordination between districts, divisions, federal, and state agencies on engineering design activities.
• Assists in directing the design and preparation of standards, manuals, and special details for all types of traffic control devices in use on the state transportation system.
• Assists in directing the enhancement and evaluation of crash record information systems.
• Assists in overseeing and directing risk assessments in areas of responsibility of potential fraud, waste and abuse, and assists in developing and implementing policies and procedures to identify, prevent and eliminate fraud, waste and abuse.
• Assists in overseeing and directing the development of short-range and long-range plans for traffic operations.
• Recommends staffing and funding for department traffic operations activities and assists in the development, preparation, and monitoring of the traffic operations budget.
• Represents the department at national, state, and local levels concerning traffic operations and engineering activities.
• Reviews proposed legislation and assists in directing the implementation of legislation affecting traffic operations activities.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.

Experience:

• 5 years in Transportation engineering as a licensed professional engineer (LPE) (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
• Must have three (3) years managerial/supervisory experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Texas Licensed Professional Engineer*

*Professional engineers licensed in another state in the United States, but not currently licensed in the State of Texas, must (1) meet the license requirements of the State of Texas Engineering Practices Act, (2) obtain a professional engineering license from the State of Texas within six (6) months of the date of hire, and (3) sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment

Extensive knowledge of

• Traffic engineering, traffic management, crash data and analysis, and traffic safety programs.
• Developing, implementing, and monitoring budgets and resources

Considerable knowledge of

• Applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Communicating vision and direction of how an organization should function or a system should work under ideal conditions and conveying to others
• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
• Directing and establishing objectives; clarifying roles and responsibilities through individual performance plans; monitoring and measuring performance against goals; evaluating results and making necessary adjustments to meet deadlines
• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Directing the development and implementation of policy and operating procedures
• Analyzing, organizing, and communicating business and technical data
• Developing and giving presentations

Other Attributes

• Provides organizational leadership; fosters collaborative relationships; initiates and supports quality management activities and performance management measures to provide the highest quality products and services
• Manages financial and personnel resources to achieve individual and organizational goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.
• Repetitive motion—substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Close visual acuity—work includes data/figures, viewing a computer screen, and extensive reading.

• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Manager

Job Posting

Aug 27, 2026, 9:17:48 PM

Unposting Date

Sep 11, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.