Traffic Operations Supervisor

City of Evanston; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Evanston in Evanston, IL seeks a Traffic Operations Supervisor to plan, direct, and coordinate the maintenance and operation of traffic signals, street lighting, signs, pavement markings, and related traffic infrastructure. The role requires independent judgment, technical knowledge, and the ability to interpret electrical plans and diagrams.

The position supervises Traffic Electricians, Sign Shop personnel, Public Works Maintenance Workers, and other staff, coordinating with other

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and manages Traffic Operations activities involving traffic signals, street lighting, traffic signs, pavement markings, electrical JULIE locates, traffic control, and related infrastructure.
• Supervises assigned personnel; establishes work priorities and schedules; assigns and reviews work; evaluates performance; identifies training and development needs; ensures safety and city policies compliance.
• Develops and manages preventative and cyclical maintenance programs for traffic signals, street lights, traffic signs, pavement markings, and related infrastructure

Job description

SALARY RANGE:

$97,663.68 -$146496.14 - ANNUALY

• Starting salary is dependent upon qualifications, but in most cases is no higher than the midpoint for range.

NATURE OF WORK:

This is a highly responsible administrative, technical, and supervisory position in the Public Services Bureau responsible for managing the City's Traffic Operations Division. The position plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates the maintenance, repair, installation, and operation of traffic signals, street lighting, traffic signs, pavement markings, and related traffic infrastructure. The position also oversees traffic control associated with construction, right-of-way permits, special events, block parties, street closures, and emergency operations. The Traffic Operations Supervisor provides direct supervision and operational leadership to Traffic Electricians, Sign Shop personnel, Public Works Maintenance Workers, and other assigned staff. The position coordinates with other Public Works divisions, City departments, consultants, contractors, utilities, and outside agencies to ensure that traffic infrastructure is maintained safely and efficiently, in accordance with applicable standards. The position requires considerable independent judgment, technical knowledge, interpretation of electrical plans, code requirements, electronic schematics, and diagrams, and supervisory ability to establish operational priorities, manage preventive maintenance and infrastructure improvements, respond to emergencies, and identify long-term staffing, equipment, contractual, and capital needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Specific assignment will include some or all of the following):

• Plans, directs, and manages Traffic Operations activities involving traffic signals, street lighting, traffic signs, pavement markings, electrical JULIE locates, traffic control, and related infrastructure.
• Supervises assigned personnel; establishes work priorities and schedules; assigns and reviews work; evaluates performance; identifies training and development needs; and ensures compliance with safety requirements, work rules, and City policies.
• Develops and manages preventative and cyclical maintenance programs for traffic signals, street lights, traffic signs, pavement markings, and related infrastructure