Traffic Ops Manager

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM VETERAN PREFERENCE

• Plans, directs, coordinates and supervises the activities of the Traffic Engineering Division.
• Establishes standards, plans, schedules and procedures for expanding, operating and maintaining the City’s Traffic operations.
• Prepares detailed reports, memoranda and correspondence; prepares traffic equipment and bid specifications; reviews and approves purchase orders for repairs, parts, products and services.
• Ensures that all required County and State documentation is provided in a timely manner.
• Supervises the development and maintenance of various records and reports pertaining to maintenance programs, schedules, and timetables; assists in establishing and administering traffic maintenance policies and standards; communicate and directs implementation of changes in policies, standards, and regulations to subordinates.
• Appraises adequacy of traffic control devices, facilities, and develops plans and priorities for modification and extensions; evaluates soundness and efficiency of operations; supervises the installation of improvements; develops work programs and budgetary estimates.
• Maintains liaison with appropriate County and State agencies regarding the City’s Traffic Operation and Control Devices
• Supervises and coordinates activities of Traffic Signal Technicians, Signage Services Technicians, Traffic Signal/ATMS Coordinator, and Sign Shop Supervisor; assigns specific projects and monitors activities to ensure compliance with City and State standards.
• Controls and allocates available resources; prioritizes projects based on greatest need and monitors budget to ensure maximum utilization of resources.
• Manages and participates in the development and administration of the Traffic Engineering Division annual budget; directs the forecast of funds needed for equipment, materials, supplies, special programs and projects; directs the monitoring of and approval of expenditures; directs and implements adjustments as necessary.
• Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of traffic maintenance and operations activities and procedures; assesses and monitors work loads, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement and reviews with City Engineer; and implements improvements.
• Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Performs field reviews for active projects and upgrades.
• Attends meetings with FDOT, TPO, Consultants, Pre-Con, and departmental leads.
• Performs other assigned duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Ten (10) years of related experience to include a minimum of (5) years’ experience involving Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS) and Traffic Management Center Operations.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.
• Must possess IMSA Traffic Signal Level II (Level III certification is preferred)
• Must possess Signs & Marking Level III and Traffic Signal Inspector certifications.

• Knowledge of modern practices in Traffic operations administration.
• Knowledge of modern management and supervisory techniques.
• Knowledge of municipal departmental operations and their relationship to overall City objectives and goals.
• Knowledge of Federal, County and State regulations relating to traffic operations.
• Skill in the transmittal of both written and oral information.
• Skill in the use and operation of a personal computer.
• Ability to plan, delegate and coordinate the work of City staff, contractors and State inspections.
• Ability to work outside in inclement weather conditions including heat, humidity, rain, cold.
• Ability to work while exposed to excessive wind, fumes, odors, noise, vibration and dust.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical and professional manuals, procedures, periodicals, maps, wiring diagrams, schematics, instructions, safety rules, memos and letters.
• Ability to plan and schedule Traffic Engineering Division employee training and certifications.
• Ability to prepare and adhere to a division budget.
• Ability…