Traffic Operations Supervisor

The City of Everett; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Everett seeks a Traffic Operations Supervisor to oversee the operation and maintenance of street lights, traffic signals, pavement markings, and signage. This role ensures safe and efficient traffic flow across city streets.

The successful candidate will supervise a team of regular and seasonal staff, coordinate with the City Traffic Engineer, and ensure compliance with electrical trade practices while inspecting completed projects and reviewing reports.

Qualifications

• High school or vocational school diploma plus three years of journey-level electrical experience.
• Two years of supervisory experience or training in related field.
• Extensive experience with installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of traffic control signals, pavement markings and signage.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance and operations of street lights, traffic signals, pavement markings and signage.
• Oversee manufacture, erection, and maintenance of traffic control devices and related electrical equipment.
• Inspect completed projects and review reports; supervise staff including regular and seasonal employees.
• Coordinate with City Traffic Engineer and use independent judgment in daily operations.

Skills

Electrical experience

Supervisory experience

Traffic control knowledge

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ELO1 electrician license

IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician Level II

IMSA Signs and Markings Level II

IMSA Roadway Lighting Level I

QEW-3 qualifying level

Washington Driver License

Job description

The City of Everett is accepting applications on an open/competitive basis for the Civil Service examination process for a Traffic Operations Supervisor.

This is responsible work supervising the maintenance and operations of City's street lights, traffic control signals, pavement markings, and signage.

The work involves supervising the manufacture, erection, and maintenance of traffic control devices (signals & signs), street lighting and the marking of streets for proper traffic control. The work in this class involves installing, inspecting, repairing and maintaining the electrical systems of traffic signals and related electrical equipment. This work requires skills performed in accordance with standard electrical trade practices and procedures. Supervision is exercised over a staff of regular and seasonal employees. General plans and policies are worked out in conference with the City Traffic Engineer or their designee, but the employees in this class are expected to exercise independent judgment in the conduct of daily operations. The work involves the inspection of completed projects and the review of reports.

For a full description of this position, please see the class specification on the City’s website.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from a high school or vocational school AND three (3) years of related journey level electrical experience
• Requires extensive experience in the installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of traffic control signals, pavement markings and signage, which includes two (2) years of supervisory experience and/or training, OR any other equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the critical knowledge, skills and abilities required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Possession of a Washington State ELO1 electrician license.
• Ability to obtain a QEW-3 qualifying level within the first 90 days of hire through the City of Everett’s Qualified Electrical Worker Safety Program.
• Possession of a current International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Field Technician Level II OR an IMSA Signs and Markings Level II certification, or ability to complete certification within one year of hiring. An IMSA Traffic Signal Sr. Field Technician Level III certification is highly desirable. IMSA Roadway Lighting Level I certification is also highly desirable.
• Possession of a valid driver license at the date of hire, and the ability to obtain and maintain a valid Washington State Driver License within 30 days of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to perform outdoor work for prolonged periods under uncomfortable conditions in all types of weather.
• Must be able to perform work requiring sustained lifting, bending, climbing, standing, and walking; lift and carry 50 pounds and occasionally move heavier objects.
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs up to 100 feet, climb into and work in confined spaces, and perform heavy manual labor under dirty and uncomfortable conditions. Ability to access and work in variable works sites that may require limited accessibility.
• Must be able to respond to emergency callouts, work staggered shifts and perform work on weekends and holidays as required.
• Work requires travel to City work sites.

EXAMINATION STEPS

• There will be a pre-screening of all applications.
• Responses to the supplemental questionnaire and a redacted version of the application or resume will be reviewed together to generate a single combined score, which will be blind-rated and weighted at 10%.
• Top-scoring applicants will be called to an oral panel interview/practical (weighted 90%) The in-person oral board interview will be tentatively scheduled for November 9th, 2026.
• All vacancies in this job class will be filled from the ranked Civil Service register established from the examination process for 12 months.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• A passing grade of 70.00 or higher is required on all parts of the screening process for placement on the ranked Civil Service eligible register.
• The examination process is designed to sample and measure the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Applicants claiming veterans’ preference points in accordance with RCW 41.04.010 as amended and meeting eligibility criteria must submit form DD214 or other United States department of defense discharge document DD form 214, NGB form 22, or their equivalent or successor discharge paperwork, that characterizes his or her service as qualifying discharge as defined in RCW 73.04.005.
• Extensive background checks will be conducted.
• Hiring offers are contingent upon successful completion of a city-paid pre-employment physical.
• New hires begin employment at the first step of the salary range.
• This job classification is represented by Everett Municipal Employees Local 113, AFSCME.

Filing Opens: 10/8/2026

Filing Closes: 10/22/2026

Open/Competitive

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