Transportation Engineering & Operations Bureau Chief

Arlington County Government; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlington County Government in Virginia is seeking a Transportation Engineering & Operations Bureau Chief to lead the planning, delivery, and performance of key mobility infrastructure. The role ensures safety and reliability of a complex urban street network while advancing county priorities such as Vision Zero, sustainability, and equity.

You will provide strategic direction, coordinate across transportation modes, and oversee programs that keep walkers, cyclists, drivers, and transit users

Job description

NOTE: This is a re-opening to expand the pool of qualified candidates. If you have already applied for this position under former job number 1513, there is no need to re-apply unless you wish to update your application.
Important Notice: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking an experienced and innovative Transportation Engineering & Operations (TE&O) Bureau Chief to shape the future of mobility. This senior‑level role provides strategic and operational leadership for the programs and systems that keep a complex, multimodal urban street network safe, efficient, and reliable every day. The Bureau Chief directs the planning, implementation, and performance of critical transportation assets; advances County priorities such as Vision Zero, mobility, equity, sustainability, and innovation; and plays a central role in ensuring a balanced transportation system that serves people who walk, bike, drive, and use transit.