Deputy Transportation Director

Deputy Transportation Director - Field Operations Assignment

First review of applications will be on Monday, December 29, 2025.

The Deputy Transportation Director provides responsible administrative direction and coordinates the activities of the Field Operations or Support Services units in the planning, development, and operation of the City’s transportation system. This class is responsible for directing, overseeing, and participating in the development of a workgroup plan, assigning work activities and projects, monitoring workflow, and reviewing and evaluating work projects. Supervision may be exercised over professional, paraprofessional, administrative, and/or technical staff who are responsible for the planning, development, analysis, review, coordination maintenance, and/or operation of the City’s transportation programs.

Work is performed within general guidelines and policies established by the Transportation Department Director. Work assignments are broad in scope and are performed with considerable independence. This class performs related duties as required.

Work involves supervising, directing, and managing the activities of the Field Operations work groups. The incumbent is required to develop and maintain a current knowledge of the policies, procedures, and standards of the Field Operations area. This classification includes oversight of the maintenance and repair of the City’s streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, medians, landscaping, parkways, storm drainage systems, retention basins, streetlights, and related unimproved areas.

In addition, the incumbent in this position provides oversight for the Signing and Striping and Pavement Management functions. The Deputy Transportation Director in the Field Operations assignment is expected to be in the field enough to have a good understanding of the overall aspects and applications of both in-house and contracted maintenance activities. This employee is required to use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety procedures when in the field.

All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City’s shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

• Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management, Public Administration, or related field.
• Extensive (5+ years) work experience in the management, administration, and supervision of Transportation, Public Works, or Municipal operations.
• Extensive (5+ years) administrative or supervisory experience.

• Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date (by assignment).

• Experience effectively dealing with the general public and elected officials is highly desirable.
• A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to area of assignment or Public Administration is preferred.

Please refer to the job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.

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