Superintendent, Intelligent Transportation Systems

City of Glendale; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 84,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Glendale is seeking an Intelligent Transportation Systems Superintendent to manage its ITS Division. Key responsibilities include overseeing traffic signal systems, coordinating citywide traffic operations, and ensuring the effective management of the Traffic Management Center. The position requires a strong background in traffic engineering and effective leadership skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Vacation and sick leave

Arizona State Retirement System participation

Qualifications

• Five years of related experience in traffic signal systems.
• Two years of supervisory experience in ITS or traffic management.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage ITS daily operations and staff performance.
• Develop traffic signal timing and coordination plans.
• Oversee TMC operations during large events.

Skills

Signal Timing

Software Tools

Traffic Engineering

ITS proficiency

Data Analysis

Team Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Associate Degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Job description

About Us: The City of Glendale's Transportation Department works to ensure the safe and efficient circulation of vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic, minimizes pollutant air emissions, and promotes economic development throughout the City.

The Role: The Intelligent Transportation Systems Superintendent manages the ITS Division. Responsibilities include developing, updating, and monitoring traffic signal timing plans, implementing citywide coordination plans using centralized traffic signal system software and ITS infrastructure, coordinating dissemination of travel information via dynamic message signs (DMS) and other media, and managing the daily operations of the Traffic Management Center (TMC). The role also involves overseeing TMC operations during sporting and non-sporting events in the city’s Sports and Entertainment District.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate Degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, with five years of relevant experience in traffic signal systems such as ITS and/or traffic signal timing, including two years of lead or supervisory experience.

NOTE: The City of Glendale does not sponsor employment-based immigrant visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. full-time.

Salary: Grade 412, $84,571.00 - $126,857.00 annually

Benefits: The city offers a comprehensive benefits package, effective from the first of the month following 30 days of employment. For details, review the FY25 Benefits Guide or visit the City of Glendale’s Benefits page.

Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave:

• 10.5 holidays per year, plus an additional 12 hours of cultural/religious holiday leave.
• Vacation accrual starts at 5.33 hours per pay period, increasing with years of service.
• Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period.

Retirement:

• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Mandatory contribution rate of 12.27%

The following are primary responsibilities:

1. Organize workloads and manage ITS staff performance, goals, and objectives.
2. Manage ITS maintenance and operations budget, assist with ITS assets management.
3. Oversee TMC operations during large events, including staffing, planning, and post-event reporting.
4. Supervise TMC operations and ITS Technicians.
5. Implement traffic signal timing and coordination plans using centralized systems.
6. Manage design, operations, maintenance of ITS components, and database management.
7. Review ITS and signal design plans and specifications.
8. Coordinate ITS projects with consultants, contractors, and utilities.
9. Respond to public inquiries related to ITS.
10. Integrate new technologies into the ITS network.
11. Plan and upgrade TMC facilities.
12. Assist in grant applications.
13. Train and guide ITS staff.
14. Represent the city on regional committees.
15. Operate city vehicles.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications include an associate degree in relevant fields, five years of related experience, and leadership experience. Knowledge areas include signal timing, software tools, traffic engineering, ITS proficiency, design principles, federal/state codes, budgeting, project management, and safety practices. Ability to plan repairs, analyze data, communicate effectively, establish relationships, lead staff, interpret regulations, conduct fieldwork, and operate city vehicles is required.

Additional requirements:

• Valid Arizona driver’s license.
• ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor Certification preferred.
• This is a safety-sensitive position requiring drug and alcohol testing, a physical assessment, and compliance with city policies.

This description does not constitute a contract and is subject to change.